Re: RE: One project accomplished

It's easy to get so busy between computer work, Christmas baking, and
other "important" stuff, that the house doesn't get cleaned in winter
either. I really need to vacuum but my visiting sister doesn't awaken
until about 3 pm and somehow, housecleaning doesn't really occur to me
in the evening.


Kitty

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> So I'd have to move North in order to ever get my house clean, huh? Oh 
> well, I'm never indoors anyway so darn the bad luck - LOL LOL. 
> 
> 
> Pam Evans 
> Kemp, TX 
> zone 8A 
> ----- Original Message ----- 
> From: kmrsy@comcast.net 
> Sent: 12/29/2004 9:02:57 AM 
> To: gardenchat@hort.net 
> Subject: RE: [CHAT] One project accomplished 
> 
> Thanks you guys, but I didn't send that to extract kudos. I really meant 
> that winter is a great time here for all that busy work and organization 
> that comes with an interest in gardening. During the growing season, 
> paperwork gets pushed aside in favor of outdoor work. But now the 
> outdoors is all buried under snow and it's a good feeling to tackle 
> those other jobs. I'm sure you all have some projects like these. (Tell 
> us!) Also, my job would be unbearable if I didn't have my own projects 
> to keep me busy. It's a new store selling hearing aids and we are busy 
> for a few days when a promotion is going on once a month, but otherwise, 
> very little business, especially during the holidays. It does not pay 
> well, but it does give me lots of time for myself, though I am 'chained' 
> to the store. I'm keeping an eye out for something better, but there 
> hasn't been much lately. Hopefully some good jobs will be available in 
> the new year. Meanwhile, this job just about pays the bills, so I should 
> consider myself lucky. 
> 
> 
> Kitty 
> 
> -------------- Original message -------------- 
> 
> > "Down" time, indeed. Kitty, you are indefatigable! 
> > 
> > Lynda 
> > Zone 7 - West TN 
> > 
> > -----Original Message----- 
> > From: owner-gardenchat@hort.net [o*@hort.net] On 
> > Behalf Of kmrsy@comcast.net 
> > Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 4:42 PM 
> > To: gardenchat@hort.net 
> > Subject: [CHAT] One project accomplished 
> > 
> > 
> > You Southerners wonder what we do for gardening fun up here in the fozen 
> > north. I just finished researching, creating, and printing 4000 seed 
> > packet labels for about 250 seed varieties for our MG sale at the H&G 
> > show. The herb lady who comes up with half our seeds always comes up 
> > with something out of left field. She actually grows plantain. That's 
> > that noxious weed that creeps up in our lawns. Apparently you can make a 
> > dye from it. Oh, yeah, lotsa people looking for weed seeds. I think she 
> > deliberately throws in a few toughies to see if I'll find info on it. I 
> > rely on books I have and Tom Clothier's site, but had trouble finding 
> > planting depth,and germ temps and days for a few items like Fuller's 
> > Teasel, Wild Mignonette, and Skirret. But it's all done now, printed, 
> > sorted and ready for seed packaging day. 
> > 
> > I also ordered Lilies, Begonias, Colocasia, Red Onions, and purple 
> > Callas to sell. I just didn't feel like doing Dahlias again. I wanted to 
> > get Caladiums, but the last 2 summers were so cool, I don't think they'd 
> > be a good idea. 
> > 
> > Now that that is out of the way I can start working on my Summer Bulbs 
> > presentation for the H&G show. I'll rely on a powerpoint pres and a 
> > bound handout to help me through it. But it will take some time putting 
> > these items together. 
> > 
> > After the MG banquet next month it's time to work on 2005 plans for the 
> > MG nursery - though I have already ordered the plants. However, then I 
> > have to start putting together orders for plants that are needed for the 
> > other Display Gardens. In the nursery we have to start pulling together 
> > who will do what and designing labels for all the new varieties. 
> > 
> > I like the "down" time of winter for gardening. It gives you a chance to 
> > catch your breath and make preparations for beginning a new year. 
> > 
> > Kitty 
> > 
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