I haven’t shared what’s been going on in the garden in awhile, but I’m happy to report there’s a lot of fruit growing (plus herbs and rainbow swiss chard). We decided not to do a winter garden this year to focus on finishing up unfinished garden business (there’s so many). I’ve taken to watering the plants, and I usually do it early Saturday morning. For some strange reason, while the whole world probably sleeps in on Saturdays, I love waking up at 5am to go outside to clean the front porch and backyard, then water all the plants (that aren’t on a drip system yet). It’s such a peaceful morning and I love seeing the sun pop up, and walking around our teeny little jungle. We don’t spend enough time enjoying the backyard and I really need to remember to get out there more often to relax. This edible garden of ours has been such a labor of love, and while I give Ben a hard time about it sometimes, it’s such a great feeling to be able to get food in your own backyard.
By the way, do you see how ginormous that Valentine Pummelo is?! I don’t think this picture does it justice.
You inspire me!! I have always been such a night owl (even when I am pregnant) so the idea of 5 a.m. is so foreign to me, ha! However, it is on my list of goals this coming year since this mama is desperate for some alone time before the day starts.
Any tips you care to share? 😉
The biggest thing is sleep early! I go to bed around 10 so that I can wake up early.