Tuesday, May 15, 2018

Resurrection of the Potting Shed



Just before Hurricane Harvey, David and I rushed to get everything 
around the house as secure as possible.  Our little garden shed, tucked 
behind our garage in a private little enclave, became the catch-all 
for everything related to the yard.  

Despite the eight straight hours of category 4 hurricane winds, this
little shed was safe and sound.  It wasn't even missing a shingle from
it's roof.  I love this little shed even more now.  It's a tough little haven.

I have spent quite a bit of time fussing around the patio and the 
veranda, and this little shed was being ignored.  I spent yesterday
and this morning beginning the clean up around it and giving it 
the tender loving care it deserves.  




I raked and cleaned little beds.  I replanted a sad rose bush.  I put down
new mulch.  



I put some herbs in pots and added some flowers for color too.




It's a start.  I am trying to keep this spot functional as well as pretty.  I am careful to
work one area at a time so that I don't give up in frustration.  The next thing I need to
do is get rid of the poison ivy that has decided to grow up the fence that separates this
area from the rest of the yard.  I went on YouTube and learned the best way to do
this without exposing myself to any of the dreaded oil that causes the rash.
I keep telling myself ~ I am brave.  I can do this!  Wish me luck.

Big Texas Hugs,
Susan and Bentley


15 comments:

  1. Your shed is one tough shed, not losing even one shingle in the storm. You have transformed the area around it to a cute little patio and garden spot.

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  2. It looks nice! Makes me want to work in the yard, except it's in the high 90's here. :) I would melt.

    "Despite the eight straight hours of category 4 hurricane winds, this
    little shed was safe and sound. It wasn't even missing a shingle from
    it's roof."

    Wow! Next hurricane, you know where to hide out!

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    1. It's in the 90's here too, but y'all know me, I am the one with the stubborn Swedish blood that keeps me going like an energizer bunny! Our house was safe too. No shingles missing, nothing. God protected us.

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  3. It's looking really pretty. I have never had poison ivy, and hope I never get it.

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    1. I am happy you don't have any poison ivy. It's a nasty little pest!

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  4. I love your little shed and I know you can conquer that poison ivy just be careful!

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    1. I am conquering it, one section at a time. Of course, I look like a little lady in a hazmat suit ;-)

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  5. Hi! New to your blog! That shed is absolutely adorable, and I'm so happy for you that it survived Harvey!

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    1. Welcome. So glad you are here. We are tough Texans with a strong belief in God. I owe my safety to Him.

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  6. But that sad little rose bush ~ this may be just what it needs! A little bit more shade. :) Glad you are enjoying cleaning up the shed area. Happy gardening!!!

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  7. Just stumbled on your blog and love it. So comforting to me and Bentley is precious. Think I'll go and have some tea and toast with blackberry fruit spread before I go to bed.

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