Gardening

I planted our garden today. It was an exciting day! We woke up bright and early and went down to the nursery to get our plants. Brooks is with us while my Mom and Papa K are in Pueblo giving Jayce a cat. He didn't have time to shower this morning so I let him stay in the car. We were in there for about half an hour getting starts, seeds, and some tools. When we got back to the car it wouldn't start! I thought it was the starter because the radio was still working as well as the windows and lights. When I would try to start it the engine would put put for a second and then just make this wierd clicking noise. I called Granny because she lives right up the street and asked her to come get us. I felt bad because it is their 51st wedding anniversary! We sat there for about 15 minutes when a nice guy came over and asked if I was having car trouble. I told him it wouldn't start and that I thought it was the starter. He asked if he could jump it just to see if it was the battery. Of course I didn't object! So he jumped it and what do you know! It started!!! I never would have thought Brooks sitting in the car with the radio and AC on for that long would have made it so I couldn't start the car, but it did! I was so appreciative to that nice stranger who took time out of his and his families day to help a stranger! He made my day so much better!

When we got home I went straight to work outside. The first thing I did was spread red pepper flakes around the garden to keep Sharky out. I read online that it repels dogs and that it is like pepper spray to them. Well he is MY dog after all! He loved them! He kept licking them and trying to find more! He loves spicy stuff just like me! We will have to see how he likes the habeneros once they produce!!!

I planted a couple strawberry plants. I had a hard time deciding if I wanted to plant them or not since they are perrenial and have poor/no produce the first year. I know Doran will love them though once we finally have the berries so I planted some! I also got cherry tomaotes, romas, tomatillos, habaneros, jalapenos, and bell peppers. A little over a month ago I started some basil and cilantro in my house and I planted those starts outside too. I am so excited! I loved having fresh produce last year! Now I just need to keep Sharky the pepper lover out of it!

While I was planting one of the plants my shovel hit a rock. I went to pull it out and put it to the side, but I noticed it was an arrowhead! I was so excited! By then Seth was home from work so I made Doran run and get him so I could show him. He thought it was cool. The bottom of it is broke of though. I sent a picture to the world's best arrowhead expert, Papa K! He was really excited about it. He told me what kind of stone it is. He also said it was a tip of a spearhead. He can tell by the shape of it. A spearhead is used for killing larger game animals. Now when I clear out the garden at the end of the year I am going to search for the bottom half of it! I think it is so awesome to think what was going on in our back yard long, long ago!

Brock wanted to play with the hose all day. Poor Sharky got sprayed a lot!

Doran's allergies have started again. He woke up and his face was red and his eyes were puffy. Luckily I now know how to keep up with them so he doesn't end up hospitalized again!