Dear readers,
I thought it might be a good idea to tell you what’s going on and why I haven’t posted since February.
It’s a matter of the heart…literally. After a routine checkup it was determined that I needed two bypasses (stents weren’t the answer, apparently). I underwent the butchery they call “open heart surgery” February 24th (incidentally, the day after my birthday) and have been in “recovery mode” since then.
Recovery is more than physical…at least in my case. “They” tell me that depression and anxiety are to be expected with the extreme change in chemistry heart surgery produces. I will testify that this is a very truthful statement.
As a result, the garden has suffered. I tried to find someone to work in the garden without much success so, “nothing planted, nothing gained.” My main job for the next few months will be to keep what is already planted alive. Additionally, there is much that can be done regarding soil improvement. I will endeavor to keep you informed. In the meantime, thanks for reading.
I just found your blog while searching articles on gardening in West Texas, and was saddened to hear of your health issues. I hope you’re feeling like your old self soon !
My wife and I are in the process of building our first raised bed garden. It’s been 25 years since we had any sort of garden beyond the stray tomato plant and peppers. We’re both pretty stoked about it now that it’s taking shape – just wish we’d gotten an earlier start on it – July ? Color me procastinator, but I gotta work for a living.
I’ve read many of your posts – good stuff ! Agree 100% about reasons we NEED to do this gardening thing. Not ready for chickens yet, but will consider it.
Again, hope you’re feeling better.
Regards,
Larry
Thanks, Larry! I am doing better. We finally put in some vegetables and they are doing well…not much fruit yet because of the late start.
Take care and great gardening.