Yard in May

With the warm weather we had last week, the yard and garden are growing like crazy. Our iris are at their peak. Roses are blooming all over the place. And my little salad garden is doing just fine, too.

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Last week we bought an Earth Machine compost bin. It was easy to install and we've been using it a lot. I hated to throw those leftover salad/fruit scraps or peanut shells down the disposal or in the trash when they could be used for making compost. So now we don't have to throw them away and I should have compost handy for next year's garden.

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We've already been eating salad from our garden - microgreens & spinach.

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And I've finished my first pair of socks!! As you can see from the picture on this site, they match pretty well - and they fit. I was concerned on whether I'd be able to get the 2nd sock the same length and size as the first but I was pleased with the results. I've already got my yarn for the next pair and I plan to start on them tonight.

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Devin & Zoe are both enjoying the warmer weather. Usually Zoe spends most of her day just sleeping on our bed but now she goes out and sleeps on the cushions on the deck chairs. She's even taken to exploring a little. She is now 10 years old and has slowed down considerably, especially compared to Devin - at 1, he is full of pep and energy and finds a few hours of sleep each night is plenty for him. He's made friends with some of the neighboring cats, too, and they'll sometimes play together.