Back during World War II there was a push encouraging every citizen to do his or her part to help the war effort. Self-sufficiency on local and personal levels was sought after. Women joined the work force and did the work previously done by men. They worked with steel, building planes, tanks, and whatever else was needed. At home, people were encouraged to grow their Victory Gardens. This reproduction poster is now on our refrigerator to encourage us in our planting endeavors.
I had two weeks off for Easter break. I had thought I would need about five days to do all the yard work I had in mind. It took more than ten days, and I still have some work unfinished.
I cleared out the jungle of weeds choking the succulents in this planter box. I also cut away from overgrown succulents to replant them elsewhere.
Pruned, fertilized, and mulched the roses. . .
That giant cardboard box is full of wood I chopped and trimmed. I had to cut away from the dead bougainvillea for days. Plus, I cut down one long tree limb to create more shade for our new fig tree. That's the wood in the box. See the fig tree in the background?
This tree reminds me of the village in Lebanon. I love it! I removed about a ton of poor soil and mixed in seven huge bags of rich soil, chicken manure, and steer manure. Then I covered it all with peat moss to hold in moisture and help prevent weed growth.
I removed about two hundred big rocks from the planter areas near the pool motor shed. Took eight hours to clear the soil in this area and transplant the succulents. . . .
The acadunia tree is exploding with fruit. I tried one that looked ripe, but it lacked flavor. I'm hoping they just need a few more weeks. I think the plants may be a bit confused by our erratic spring-winter weather this year.
Once or twice a year I have to clear grass away from the sprinkler heads, Otherwise, they would be buried and choked. The grass is stubborn. Sometimes I have to use my garden saw knife to cut through their stubborn roots. I have dozens of sprinkler heads to clear.
Pomegranate tree is one year old.
We planted two grapevines this past week. It's a way to bring the village to San Diego.
Saturday the dogs got to go to the beach for their weekly jaunt. We went later than usual today, so it was a lot more crowded than during our regular routine.
To the dogs, that just meant more friends to play tag with!
Incoming military jet. . . The navy has a base adjacent to the dog beach. In fact, I think the dog beach is navy property.
Frolicking in the waves. . .
Racing on the shore. . .
Flocks of birds usually hang out just beyond the barrier, safely out of reach of dogs.
Wet, sandy dog. They normally have a bath after their trip to the beach.
And after the bath, nothing is as wonderful as luxuriating in the warm sun!
