Gardening is good for the soul but hell on hands. I scrubbed for 10 minutes and my nails still don't look
clean. Of course I could wear gloves but they hinder me
and take away from the experience.

I planted three tomatoes, all early girls and protect
them at night under glass jars. I put sage and basil
in containers and planted three pink hydrageas. I have
to cover them all at night but they are a pleasure during
the day. I got a big hanging pot of begonias and one
of the airplane plant.

Today, I need to transplant some mint to a container and
fertilize the roses.

A friend was cutting down 2 maple trees so I got a
neighbor to help and we got a rick of wood to season.
I did most of the loading while he cut it in fireplace
chunks. It was hard work but left me feeling very good
from the workout. Physical work and a good book are
distractions.

I have tried all kinds of shoes for walking, Nike, those
gravity sneakers with springs, New Balance but the pair
that works for me are the Reeboks with the funny sole.
Mine were wearing out so I found them online. They
cradle my feet. It is amazing to be able to walk a mile
and be on my feet all day without pain.

Plant something even if it is in a container!!