25.9.2024 Wednesday - starting a habit

 I read an article about how gardening helps to calm the mind. I agree, I was gardening more especially during the pandemic, and enjoyed myself seeing the fruits of me labour. Recently, other interests and duties have caught up, so it is a good time to start. 

This morning, I start gently by planting 2 pineapple crowns. In 9 months, they will bear fruit if they are pollinated. There are more major things to do in the garden; I should make a list:

1. empty the pile of pruning and leaves Beko created

2. start a few more compost bins

3. harvest the existing compost bins

4. find small seedlings and plants for No. 40's garden

5. more the belian columns out

6. make use of the conc pavers at No. 40

7. Prune the lemon trees

8. Plant dragon fruits in the front planter

9. Plant more seedling and place them in the front shelf

10. Prune the front passion fruit vine

11. Harvest regularly

12. Put a sail cloth over the back yard for the herb garden

13. Paint the steel mesh for No. 40

The thing about gardening while you have a busy schedule is not to do it for too long. Perhaps 30 minutes to an hour is the limit for me, but this done as a routine will see results in no time. 

there's quite a bit on my plate

Sometimes when I have too many things on my mind - I like to write them down, and sometimes when I have too many things to do all at once - I make a list. Just to see how much trouble I am in, instead of doing the tasks themselves. Some people may call this procrastination but I enjoy the pleasure of striking items off the list when I have done them.
Since making the list, I have transplanted the basil and pruned the guava. We have also bought some chilli plants and put them in our planter box - all this gardening is aimed at growing things we can eat instead of decorative plants.
Since making the list, I have also sketched out Robin's renovation plans and emailed them to him. (see below)