… and I’m still pumped.
I appreciate all the feedback I’ve received since I announced my big plans on Wednesday and I’ve had a few days to mull it over even more.
Most people want to be able to live their life “one day at a time” and savor the moment. Not this cat. I feel completely the opposite way. I live “day by day” too much. I need to improve on my future planning and act accordingly. Just ask my wife. I’m sure I frustrate the hell out of her.
This project, more than anything else, is a challenge to myself. It even goes beyond gardening. I want to prove that I am capable of thinking big and delivering on that vision. I will need to plan well, make the best use of my available time and work within a budget. And why not add pressure by making big promises on this blog. Hopefully, it will add to my inspiration.
As the journey unfolds, I will reveal my plans that go beyond just improving my landscape. Some of these future plans may be unrealistic and far reaching but we’ll see. I will try to reel myself in and not over promise and under deliver.
After I wrote the post on Wednesday, I managed to sneak some additional work in before it got dark that night. Believe it or not, I’ve had a large mound of topsoil sitting in my front yard for over a year now:
A perfect example of what I hid from you as I was sharing macro shots of various blooms. No more. Time to let it all hang out (well not all) without fear.
I attacked this pile of soil with a somewhat violent effort and completed the reshaping of one garden bed:
And addressed the long overdue low spots in my lawn:
Baby steps.
600+ days is a long time and hopefully I don’t lose you along the way. But if I want to match my grand vision, I need sufficient time to do it right.
Have a great weekend
John
Wish my bhubby liked gardening like you do – I think you will do great. sandie
You can do it. You can’t let the people down! hahaha I look forward to your posts along the way and will be encouraging you. baby steps…… (reminds me of What About Bob- if you haven’t seen it, very funny movie).
Oh this sounds good. I’m going to keep checking in to see how you are doing. Good luck with it.
Think big and big will happen. I can’t wait!
wow….your serious!!
1) Whatever it is, go for it!!
2) Are you sure you’re obsessive and neurotic? I couldn’t walk past a pile of soil for a week! I’ve always thought wearing a mining helmet and installing flood lights would help me maximize my gardening. I find darkness so limiting.
A project completed. Perfect.
I totally get the “thinking big and delivering on the vision” and you will get there – one day at a time. 🙂
John, good luck on the big undertaking. And to help with your budget there are lots of gardeners out there including me, who are willing to share plants with you. Just put the call out for what you’re looking for and I’m sure people will be willing to give. I’ve done it already with HolleyGarden. I sent her irises and daylilies and she went me pavonia.
Thank yuou for sharing your plans and the countdown to go with them. I’ll be looking forward to reading your posts.
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