Ashc Posted March 23, 2021 Report Share Posted March 23, 2021 I used to do a lot of reading and journaling during spring time, but I figured it's the best time to maybe do some artworks? What do you think guys? Or outdoor activities are better? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 I can do photography occasionally. Art is super therapeutic! The picture below is of some sort of Japanese plum tree blossoms in my yard. It's in manual focus with a cool vintage lens, I added a pink tint filter to make it more monochrome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 I put the bit of energy I have in the spring into gardening. I create themed flowerbeds around my property and add to them every spring. A lot of the plants I start from seed, so I get busy in March and go until May. That works out great b/c once it gets too hot in the summer I pretty much have to stay inside except for early morning and after sun set. When the flowers are done I have another project - I will refinish an antique desk in my bedroom. I can do all the sanding and coating on my shady porch in the mornings. I used to love working with wood but d/t POTS I haven't been able to do much of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted March 24, 2021 Report Share Posted March 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Pistol said: I put the bit of energy I have in the spring into gardening. I create themed flowerbeds around my property and add to them every spring. A lot of the plants I start from seed, so I get busy in March and go until May. That works out great b/c once it gets too hot in the summer I pretty much have to stay inside except for early morning and after sun set. When the flowers are done I have another project - I will refinish an antique desk in my bedroom. I can do all the sanding and coating on my shady porch in the mornings. I used to love working with wood but d/t POTS I haven't been able to do much of it. My mom does all the gardening and I take the photos! I'm grateful she does keep things looking nice around here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashc Posted March 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted March 29, 2021 Wow, I am jealous. Really my kind of day. I would love to do the gardening, but I have to admit I'm not good with plants. Don't you have to have the green thumb for that? @CallieAndToby22 The photo is awesome btw. Reminds me of Japan for some reason. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 @Ashc - nope, no green thumb required. You just have to read up on what each plant needs and give it to them! Just like with kids and pets! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CallieAndToby Posted March 30, 2021 Report Share Posted March 30, 2021 On 3/29/2021 at 2:58 PM, Ashc said: Wow, I am jealous. Really my kind of day. I would love to do the gardening, but I have to admit I'm not good with plants. Don't you have to have the green thumb for that? @CallieAndToby22 The photo is awesome btw. Reminds me of Japan for some reason. I have some indoor plants and the succulents especially don't require much care at all! I think succulents are really neat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashc Posted April 1, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 I had jade plant before which apparently is a succulent. I didn't really know much about plants then and it was just given to me as a gift. I was watering it everyday, and I wasn't supposed to so it did https://smartgardenguide.com/jade-plant-overwatering/#:~:text=Overwatering a Jade Plant causes,problems can cause similar symptoms. I didn't know I was overwatering it. It felt bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pistol Posted April 1, 2021 Report Share Posted April 1, 2021 @Ashc - yep, not all plants are equal! I have an orchid that I used to just water every 2 days and sat it in a corner. It never did nothing and I was ready to throw it out but saw one little bud on it. My daughter got me a book on orchids, I read up on it, repotted it in proper soil and a bigger pot and changed location away from drafts and into more light. Tada - she has not stopped blooming since and currently has 38 ( !!!!!! ) beautiful flowers on it. ANYONE can be a successful gardener if the research is done and we don;t get plants that don't thrive in the environment we can provide. There are some veggies that simply don;t make it in my veggie garden b/c of the soil, elevation and zone - and others just take off! For example: I can't grow a good pepper here but tomatoes just grow and grow ... we wouldn't attempt to grow a cactus by the sea or watercress in the desert - ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sitcedar Posted April 22, 2021 Report Share Posted April 22, 2021 Hello! Also peace lilies. I couldn't get them to grow as good as everybody does. The leaves turn brown and seem to die. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashc Posted April 29, 2021 Author Report Share Posted April 29, 2021 I read somewhere that it could be due to it having too much direct sunlight. I'm not sure it's accurate. I just like reading about plants but not really good in taking care of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Healthixir Posted May 3, 2021 Report Share Posted May 3, 2021 You can do painting in your garden, you can also go for a run in your neighborhood or ride a bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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