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Saturday, June 6, 2026

Getting hot and hotter

Still trucking along outside when I can.  Feeling better after surgery May 4, which threw me for a loop.  Gall bladder and large hernia.  Next appt. next Thurs. for I hope to hear all is fine and if I can lift more than four pounds. I need to get back to TKR exercises for that surgery I had in January.   I had no idea I had a hernia or gall bladder problems with ulcers until I couldn't swallow out of the blue and rushed to emergency.  Choked on chicken and I don't ever want another chicken in the foreseeable future.  Caused me to have pneumonia so I was put on some heavy antibiotic for that too. 

Back to outside and working in-between high 80-degree temp.  Muggy too.

I purchased some plants I said I wasn't going to do but did anyway.  I love coleus and petunias.  Can't go wrong in summer with them.  I did throw out zinnia seeds and they are coming up. 

I love coleus they grow way past fall for me


planted from seed two years ago

I decided the flowers in the pedestal pot were too small, so I switched to a larger pot.

I will move the smaller one somewhere else

My veggies on patio are doing very well.  I am so ready for a squirrel. 
They will pick the tomatoes off, take a bite and then drop them.  They are not my friend, and I won't tolerate them in my veggie planter. 









Lavender ready for harvesting around my dogwood tree and in some pots



I took some and made a wand, not with ribbon although I may do that too.
I will take the ones that I didn't ribbon wrap and just tie some mesh around it, then place in my closet or drawers. 

My porch is scented heavily with lavender. I will make some lavender ice cream


Looking out to the Lavender Cottage


Now to figure out what to put in these pots


Happy Week end

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4 comments:

  1. AnonymousJune 9, 2026 at 10:43 AM

    I hope you are feeling good after surgery!!…no fun…and I hope your knee is continuing to get strong. Your plants look beautiful, you’ve been busy! It’s a lovely month to be out and about and working outside, I know you enjoy
    it a lot, you have a great yard. I’m going to try to make some lavender wands too..I have ribbon…Hope I can figure it out! Take care of yourself and keep gardening! Best, Virginia

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    1. BetsyJune 9, 2026 at 10:54 AM

      Hi Virginia, I am getting better, just get tired easy. Hope that will pass. Haven't been able to do many exercises with the knee because of latest surgery. I have tried the weaving with the ribbon but never get it exactly straight. Maybe you can show a picture of yours if you figure it out. I will still try. Thank you for visiting. - Betsy

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  2. Kim June 10, 2026 at 12:49 PM

    Oh gosh, I'm so sorry to hear all this. You've had a rough time lately. I know you're still recovering from your knee surgery, but another surgery and pneumonia.Those are both huge on their own, but together...yikes. I hope that you are feeling better all around very soon...in the meantime you look like you're enjoying those flowers!! Be well!!

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  3. BetsyJune 11, 2026 at 12:05 AM

    I am just starting to actually have more energy and not nap so much Kim. The doc told me to drink plenty of hi protein drinks like ensure and boost. I have and I do believe they really help. I like the idea of the vitamins they are loaded with.
    I do love my flowers. thank you for your well wishes. Stay cool out there. I understand it's supposed to be hi in 90's tomorrow and Friday here.

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