Trust and Obey

Trust and Obey

There is no other way

To be happy in Jesus

But to Trust and Obey 

Amen…..

Ravensworth – 5 hours today (REVISED) THURS – 7/28 – 3:07 pm

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Week 5 and counting……

Resetting brick border; digging the brick trench deeper; raising the brick level, straightening, and removing weed protection sheets from the bed. A fabric which has two layers but in this clients case it’s not preventing them. So we are pulling it up. It was here when our client bought the property but it is so thick it’s making it difficult to plant anything new without taking it completely out. So sheet by sheet we are pulling it out.  Very hard work because a two inch layer of weeds has grown on its surface.   Its coming along.

Also digging up buried slate pieces and we will reset them  They actually help with soil erosion from the slightly sloped bed beginning in the far corner where there is a new underground drain.

Yes it’s  a project…..all right!  Back tomorrow

Making progress but will most likely be here all week

“CONTESSA” says …..it’s all good

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REVISED – Thursday – 7/28 – 3:07 pm we can go  we transplanted one mature Hosta today making three plants and some more of the weed protector sheets were removed.

We are taking a break. Once our resident decides what to transplant and what to purchase we will mist likely return to do that work and a final addition of the black mulch is needed….but we have accomplished a lot

Our homeowner likes good “aged” looking brick without holes so for now we’ve gone as far as we can go.  She will find them herself,  as she is particular about color and a certain look.  

We look furward to an ongoing relationship with our client  a knowledgeable gardener who wants to do more of her own work  but we will stop in to commiserate on next steps.

Here is today’s video:

We did reset/recess several of the brick today so that no one will trip if they visit her yard. A bit lower in the trench. Safety being important to our resident homeowner. We completed 8.5 hours this week. And we now break for a couple weeks.  Onward to two other pending projects. A nice four day break in temps so we might can get a few things planted.

It’s a wonderful location and a wonderful yard. She’s a lucky lady. So private back there. And her “back” is really her “front” as she points out,  since it’s an underground unit with a small front stoop area. Regardless,  it is a lovely and very desirable location. And her beautiful fig tree is a “stunner.”

The Mystery of God Almighty

7 am and my Almighty God….thank you for giving me a rising sun on what will be a mild and somewhat cloudy 78 degree day. I will work in a few rain drops but the reprieve from high 90’s is so welcome. Thank you Father for this break in the heat. It has been a long stretch. I know it’s your season to send hot summer weather. I guess it reminds us to be grateful for all the days. Oh just to have another day of life and being. May I offer all of my day to you as I tend the garden for a Soul who is somewhat handicapped. Someone who try’s very hard and is working very hard to rehabilitate in her home. A very good soldier who is really stretching her body to do more every day. Please help her Lord to rely on your encouragement and your strength. She has faith, a true blessing. I try to help as time permits. Her garden is her paradise and I know she has communion with you in her little “oasis.”  We are kindred spirits and I ask that you be with us as we share productive gardening time today. In you holy and precious name……JESUS…. we honor you in our lives.

• Amen •

 

Rejoicing…. in Gods Many Blessings

Father, I Rejoice and thank you for always intervening in my life and letting me have a personal relationship with you. Thank you for your love for me today and forevermore. Thank you for all the many blessings you’ve given me, and my closest loved ones. Help me to use those blessings to bless the lives of all I meet and speak with every day. The “others” need your blessings too,  and I ask that you use me to help open their hearts. May I live a life of true “Joy” as I see “You” at work all around me. In Jesus’ name I Rejoice  in your presence in my heart and my inner being. I love thee Lord Jesus with all my heart, my  mind and my soul.  I honor you now on your Sabbath day.

…..REJOICE ALWAYS….

Amen

 

 

My Father God….I honor your choice

……..my Father God….. how I honor your intimate knowledge of me and of the godly man you have chosen for me. I feel you calling us to a special union. My joy and my earnest wish is to share with my chosen lifetime partner the fruits of your spirit. We will love, share peace, be patient with each other, be kind and good to each other.  We will, with your help…. be faithful, gentle, and we will practice self control. And we will always honor your requests of us, to bring YOU and your ”word” to all those we meet.

Thank you…. my Father God for your “love” gift to us.

• Amen •

A Different Path Today

2030……recommended by my gardening client “the General,” and my pick, Lake Wobegon Days by Garrison Keeler. My new reads from now through August 1st

I’m needing a change of pace in my free time…. away from the topic of gardening.  Very different titles, but both recommended. Looking forward to time with “my nose in a book.”

Sunday afternoon…….

”Contessa”

Amazon.com : Miracle-Gro Garden Feeder : Fertilizers : Patio, Lawn & Garden

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It’s that time in the growing season. Your plants have “put out” for you. Now is the best time, in the evening to fertilize them when we do your evening watering.. If you have not already done so, please purchase this through Amazon.

Just leave it for us on your porch. We will take care of feeding your plants.

Thanks much.

“Contessa”

PLEASE NOTE:  We priced this at local stores…$30  Save…..by purchasing it through Amazon. So   convenient and delivered right to your door.  Save gas and dollars. It’s wise!  

 

Dear Gardening Friends…….

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To Our Gardening Friends….

There will be no watering today….,as temps are only breaking 83. And there is a possible rain shower predicted.

On Sunday we will water thoroughly as it will be over 86 degrees… our threshold. And we are headed into “high” 90’s every day next week. So we want to get a head start in keeping your earth moist.

We do water your planters. But from experience, we find that in a matter of a few hours time they have dried out. PLEASE water your planters at least once MORE a day during high temp days. We will do it during our cycle with you, but if you want them to continue blooming and thriving please also water them, especially if the soil in the planterfeels dry to the touch.

Shortly we being month two (2) with all six of you. If your fee is due, please pay by check or you can use VENMO..

YOUR CHOICE… whatever is best for you!

If you want any additional bed services please let us know and we will schedule them now. Two of you have already scheduled appts for “next steps.” We appreciate your thinking ahead, as we are a one person “show” and notice is very helpful so we can serve you all in a timely manner….especially during these very high temp days. We currently work 7 to 1 or 2 pm. Watering and maintenance is an evening gig, mostly because it’s cooler and way better for your plants.

If you will be away during this next month….,it’s helpful if you give us your dates. As we will also keep an eye on your place. We are around and out-and-about every day in our community, so our extra presence can be helpful.

Thank you for your business and be assured we will do everything we can to care “well” for your garden.

The Garden Contessa
Penny

Our God Is So Good To Us

We awake and expect it to be there. And it always is. In my gardens it shines, in my life it shines and in my soul it shines.

Thank You God for your rays  of glorious Sun. I need them. They remind me moment by moment of how precious is your “light.”

May your “light” shine through me today. Amen

The Father, The Son and The Holy Spirit…..

                …….A M E N……