Not a book related post this week. This all started before we knew just how bad this virus really is. It is helping to keep me busy. Who am I kidding, writing keeps me busy enough!
Roll back a couple of months
Earlier in the year I managed to get a dose of the flu, and I will admit, it knocked me sideways. I am an asthma sufferer, so I am supposed to get a flu jab. I got busy and kept putting it off, so this year I was late and yes, three days after getting the jab I was in bed and not well. Giving me time to think about things in between holding my head, as it felt like my brain would explode from all the coughing. I do not do sick very well. I hide away and growl at anyone who comes near me. Three weeks later while sat on the sofa watching daytime TV, as you do when feeling drained, I decided to make a few changes.
One of those was to try to grow some veggies. I will say, I am not the biggest fan of them. Give me a nice steak and I am a happy girl. But, I know age is knocking at my door and no matter how much I want to say whatever, it keeps pushing to come in. Plus after a dose of the flu made me unwell for that length of time I knew I needed to make some serious health choices.
Bearing in mind I have never been able to keep an indoor plant alive for more than a few weeks, this is a big challenge for me. I decided to grow what I know I will eat. A few strawberry plants are now in place and also every variety of lettuce seed I could get online. Times are different at the moment. If I succeed this year I will be trying to grow other items next year 😉
First picture is my greenhouse a few weeks ago. the second is the little seeds starting to grow.
I am hoping to transfer the now mini plants – I did say I am not a gardener lol – into the bigger planters in the next week. If I can do this, I am of the opinion, any one can.
I am a routine orientated gal. Everything has its place. If my surrounding are not tidy my mind and muse are not happy. I will say the growing thing is a little bit of a challenge, as I have no control over it, but so far so good.
Will let you know later how it goes. I would love to hear what is helping you keep sane at this time. Let us know below in the comments.
Be safe out there and toodles for now. Caroline xoxo
Caroline F Levy 