Umm…what is this, a combo? Sure! Why not, you see strange and unique combos everywhere these days. Combining some elements from my physical therapy sessions and some much needed fall clean-up in various garden beds around the house seems like a match made in heaven to me! Let’s see…if I’m on my knees and pull weeds straight up, keeping my arm at a right angle and remember to pinch the shoulder blade towards the spine , well now…that’s a therapy move! Win! Oh, and hey…’wall-washers’ can be modified to the ground and used to smooth dirt in a bed…
In all seriousness, got what I hope is my final doctor’s visit on Wednesday. I should also know more about how many more physical therapy sessions I can look forward to. Am I still in pain? You betcha…is it getting better? Yep! I anticipate being ready and rarin’ to go by this spring!
I have been able to do mild to moderate clean-up in my beds. Light weeding, disposal of dead material to my compost bin, last minute harvesting of remaining green tomatoes waiting to be fried and herbs that are to be dried and stored away. I am still harvesting from the community bed…Brussel sprouts have done wonderful for me this season, so yummy roasted in the oven with carrots! My patient and indulging husband is helping plant what few remaining perennials and small shrubs that remain. Helping to spread mulch and prune items that have to get ready to have insulative cones put on. He is a blessing!
The Aging Gardener 