Billy Young's Blog - Posts Tagged "pleasure"

The gardening season has begun again. Last Sunday I was out in the strawberry patch dealing with the weeds. While I was there my eye caught the sight of the opening buds on one of the fruit trees. Such a simple thing though one I think we all love to see after winter has worn us down with its dark nights. As the lighter nights return it is almost as if a weight were being lifted from our eyes. With it comes the planting. I have already planted some more onions, peas and potatoes last weekend. And this week I'm planning on planting carrots as well as putting down the slug pellets. After the mild winter that we have had I expect a plague of the gastropods this year so wish to defend my seedlings from the start. Last year between local cats and the slugs I had a hard time getting started. To deal with the local pets I have netting which will also save the seeds from hungry birds. As you can tell I am already planning, as you do, what I want to grow this year. Of course I'll need lettuce for the summer salads.
Summer don't you just love it? I do. Not that there is anything really wrong with winter. It does have its moments, i.e. Christmas. But I do find winter leaves me feeling worn out. Working in a factory also means that I see little of the days during the dark months. So as the nights lighten it renews the spirit within. The sun has risen as I go to work in the warmer month of the year and is still in the sky as I go home. From November till February that isn't the case. Though I must say since being move to the nine till five shift I did see the day showing face as I headed to work. Sadly though it isn't till the middle to the end of February that I see daylight as I head for home.
Still now I can start to look forward to the garden and again get out into it. It may be small but it still gives a great amount of pleasure.