What would Jane Austen Grow?

If you’ve been following my blog, then you know that my landscape is on a garden tour in June. I figured everything would be in tip top shape by then only to learn that there is a preliminary visit in March. That date is nailed down now and I have 3 1/2 weeks and 2 weekends off to get my yard presentable enough to show the organizers that my yard is worthy of being on this tour.
I am happy to report that my husband and I (mainly my husband) planted an espalier apple tree for height in my edible garden and the blueberry that has been sitting in it’s pot since September. I have successfully started my edible peas, sweet peas and nasturtiums. They are cute 1/2-1 inch sprouts reaching for the sun. My pots by the front and back doors look very nice. I planted 2 candytuft to fill in a bare area. Now I realize if I want it to truly look full by June, I should add 3 more. I have selected 3 of the 5-6 new roses I am going to plant in my revised rose garden. However, I have not laid out the design yet.
We had visitors this weekend. OUr daughter, son-in-law and new grandbaby came to visit. That was the best reason in the world to stay out of the garden. We had lots of precious snuggling time. Also, I was able to cook 4 dinners that included carbs! Probably unhealthy carbs. It was a delight to have spaghetti, roasted fingerling potatoes and baked potatoes. Plus, my son-in-law was very appreciative of the meals. Perhaps he was just being respectful, but I love a compliment when I believe it could be sincere, so that made me happy. Of course there were vegetables: green salad, broccoli, asparagus and roasted green beans. Now it’s back to lighter fare.
So much for relaxing. Now it’s time to get back to a consistent schedule and get things done. I have a lot to do! Personally, professionally and in volunteer efforts, I cannot let my energy flag, my passion ebb or my focus alter. It is a mad dash to July. I’ve got my running shoes on and I’m ready.