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