YOGA…(REVISED) rescheduled to Saturday, May 28 due to heat advisory

The witness of our life carries more weight than the witness of our words. Did you hear that? That’s what Jesus is saying when He tells us to let our light shine. Certainly the words of our witness for Him are vital, but they ring hollow if our life does not back them up. You see, the world is looking for authentic Christians. We know one when we see one, and we all want to be one. How do we shine our light? First we must have a light to shine, by receiving Christ as Lord and Savior.

We keep our light bright by growing in our relationship with Him through reading His Word, prayer and worship. As we grow in Him, we develop a hunger and desire to serve and please Him. This leads to the good works of service that shine before others.

So I ask you now – Where can you shine your light for Christ today?

The Sabbath Day

22 Sunday May 2022

Posted by ContessasHome in Faith, HOPE, LOVE, Morning Prayer, Reflections, Today's Update

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Good Morning…my dear Lord,

You have brought me to a new days beginning. You have freshened me during the night. I ask you now to renew my heart. Bring me new strength and purpose for this day. Forgive my mistakes from yesterday. I give you this new day. I want to walk closer with you.

All praise to you on this Sunday morning. I give you all my love and adoration today. All praises and honor I send to you this Sabbath morning.

• AMEN •

Shade Perennials for a New Home Owner

21 Saturday May 2022

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We have had two consultations with a new owner who bought in November. He could clearly tell that garden bed space was non existent. He is successfully growing some healthy looking herbs in pots on his stoop. He’s from the southwest so mint is important to him because he makes Mojitos. He also is growing Oregano and Thyme and Basil and Sage, as enjoys cooking. We can see he is serious about his growing. All his herbs look really healthy. Unfortunately he has very little bed space to plant peppers or lettuce or onions or tomatoes. Because of the shaded plot and no back yard area he’s going to need to rent a garden plot at Chinquapin to successfully grow any vegetables. For some reason the previous owners had Laurel bushes placed in the front beds. Very low maintenance and they most likely wanted it that way. These bushes have grown to an enormous size. There is no bed space left. And two very crowded Hydrangeas are trying to survive. We are going to trim these Laurel bushes way back. Bring them to a manageable size so as to make an attempt to dig the root balls up. He offered them to PFX as a relocate, but they say they don’t need them. Our guess is they are just too large at this point to easily relocate them. So we will dig them up. Then we will amend the beds with some new rich soil and plant a few shade perennials. We’ve provided photos of some we recommend. And its possible to enlarge the beds slightly by removing the little amount of grass that there is on either side of the sidewalk and stoop. It’s certainly what we would do if we lived there. In our next post we will provide photos.

Our resident wants to plant. And he wants to learn how to create a garden space. So we are going to visit the nursery this week to take a look at some perennials. Here are a few suggestions. He liked them all. So let’s see where this project takes us. It can be fun. It can cost some money and it will take some time. He is definitely up for it.

Shade Flowering Perennials

Brunnera

Huchera

Mixed Colors of Hosta

Feathery Ferns

Woodland Phlox and Grape Hyacinth

White Peace Lily

We think a nice variety….and these will add color along with the two smallish Hydrangea bushes already in place. It will be fun to create, and our homeowner is so anxious to pull his project together. We are happy to teach, to watch and to guide.

YOGA Today

21 Saturday May 2022

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We were scheduled to begin a ten week Yoga class this morning….but due to heat indexes in our area, we have rescheduled to next Saturday, May 28. We are aware it’s a Holiday weekend, but if you are in town please do come and join us at 8 am, at “the triangle” in Parkfairfax at the intersections of Gunston and Valley Drive…. The beautiful grassy area is a perfect spot for Morning Yoga.

We are conscious of excellent health and because it was 81 degrees at 8 am this morning, with humidity levels making it feel like 86 we wish to be cautious in starting a new class.

Below is a self-health check list that you can refer to. There can be occasions where you feel very well….but following a new exercise routine…..you head home and feel the results of fatigue, and you just know your body needs a cooling off period to balance your recent Yoga routine. For that reason we rescheduled this morning.

We are so enthusiastic to meet all of you next Saturday. Please follow our blog – Contessas.net – for additional updates.

Do find some “cool” today and truly enjoy your weekend.

“Penny”

Txt – 703-548-1882

ContessasHome@gmail.com

What Flowers to Sow in May with @Lovely Greens | Flowers to Sow in Spring | What to Sow Now! – YouTube

21 Saturday May 2022

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What flowers to sow in May? My top picks of flower seeds to sow in Spring! Because maybe you’re wondering ‘what should I sow this month?’ This month, I ask a…
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We personally follow “Tanya of Lovely Greens” from the Isle of Man.

Today she shares what to sow during May.

Nasturtiums are one of her favorites and ours as well. And they are edible. Beautiful in a salad presentation.

Enjoy!

“CONTESSA” says……. it all good.

YOGA…(REVISED) rescheduled to Saturday, May 28 due to heat advisory

21 Saturday May 2022

Posted by ContessasHome in Community Affairs, Professional Services, Special Events, Yoga (Hatha)

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Today is forecast to be the hottest day of the weekend, with many locations reaching the mid-90s and heat indices approaching 100.

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Hello Contessa Friends……

Please view the attached link to our YOGA class announcement and “Save the Date.”

https://acrobat.adobe.com/link/review?uri=urn:aaid:scds:US:71f4436e-6368-4055-bbb3-a7a00942b61e

Gardening Today is Done……

20 Friday May 2022

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We were out this morning at 7:30. It was nice. A little breeze, and very calm and quiet. We had a mission today to rake all the yellow fallen Holly leaves from under an enormous tree. Mission accomplished and deposited at the leaf pile. We tidied, watered and it was a morning.

A bunny joined us this morning. We tried not to invade his territory but he stayed a good twenty minutes, feasting on some sweet clover. It was a moment!

Left at Noon. 84 degrees. Calling it a day. But a task accomplished and now for indoor time. We’ve projects to “put on to paper” for a couple folks. Definitely next week when temps are steady and favorable in the 70’s we’ll do another nursery site visit. We’ve one new client who wants to go …..and one to buy for.

Our Weather will be quite warm for the entire weekend. Be safe, find cool….and hydrate. See you all next week.

“Contessa”