It has been a pretty busy last couple of years and I have been neglecting some of the perennials around the two houses. So one Friday while Ben was down for his nap, I decided to tackle the flower ring that at one time held tiger lilies, but now was mostly weeds and rocks and a bunch
pavers that used to form a ring.
I ran an extension cord outside, hooked up the monitor so I could hear Ben when he woke up and got to work. Turns out there were way more tiger lilies in that planter than I thought. After taking them all out, I counted over 100. I put most of them back and potted 10 or so to give away. Then I dug up some Lilly of the valley and split a couple Hosta. Ben timed his nap perfectly and woke up just when I was washing my hands.
My friend Andi, had asked if I could help her put in some plants at her house, so I decided to take some of my extras over to her. It took a couple days after work to set out the plants I brought, plus a few more bulbs that she had. On the last day I noticed a small slide in her back yard. It was the perfect size for Ben. I mentioned to her that I needed to find a slide like that, and she said I could have that one, as her kids had outgrown it. Then she also gave me a short basketball hoop, just the perfect size for Ben to dunk.
It was a nice trade. Plants for toys. I think I came out ahead on that one.
Here are a few pictures of Ben enjoying his new toys.
Then it was time to go in. Don't worry little Ben. We will get to go out and play again real soon!
