Enjoying the backyard!
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Ah … this is what I work for!
Category: Acreage Life
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More TREES??
With the warmer weather upon us I get the itch to plant and nurture a few more trees! So, up early and off we go! Time to transplant another 20+ trees onto the acreage. The weather was a little cloudy which made for a excellent retrieval. Not so HOT! These little babies came from just north of Burntstick Lake. A busy little road pointed us right to the perfect location. A power line right-of-way where the trees would either be mowed or sprayed. Our new additions won’t know what hit them with the extra care and attention that they are going to receive.
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Love this time of year…
The warm weather is upon us and this time of year is so optimistic. You work the flowerbeds, you uncover the roses, you plant a few bulbs and hope for the best! The rest is up to Mother Nature 🤔
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Getting my hands dirty!
This year I’m going to try and propagate my red roses 🌹! I guess I will find out whether it will work or not in about a month 😀
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Power Rake Day!! 14c 🍻
Well I received my power rake blades this past Thursday and I couldn’t wait to get them installed and get at the lawn for 2022. Sunday morning and I got the itch to get at the mower. Installed the new blades and thought I would try them out. Hahaha!! Once in the seat I couldn’t get off. 3.1 acres later and the acreage was done in one direction. Then I run over it at the other angle and wow!! Looks so good 😀
Sun is shining and now I have time for a beer around the fire!!
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My roses 🌹
Spring is slowly making its way to central Alberta so I thought it was time to wake up my roses!! What a pleasant surprise!!
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Where did the summer go?
As I get older, time flies by even faster!
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Mid-summer and wow is it dry!!
The Summer is in full swing and we are having to water everything!! Things are so dry! Almost 25+ days of above 30c. Topping out on several days 36c plus! This is one for the records. Roses 🌹 are not really liking the extreme heat.
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Thanks Bro!!
White Gold
Well, following a brief chat with my brother Jim, we struck a deal where he agreed to sell me a whopping 400 pounds of 46-0-0 nitrogen fertilizer for my lawn! Just the other day, I purchased a small bag from Peavey Mart for a hefty $70. Talk about timing! Jim’s offer of 400 pounds for $140 was a steal, making it an easy decision.
So, tonight’s task on the agenda is to attach the fertilizer spreader to the quad and get to work spreading that fertilizer across the lawn. Now, all that’s left to do is hope for some rain… or maybe even a little snow to help it all soak in!
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I know it’s early
Today, I embarked on a mission to tidy up the forest behind the house, trimming trees and clearing out overgrown areas. Amidst this greenery, I noticed the roses still hidden under a blanket of leaves, seemingly waiting for their moment to shine in the springtime sun. Feeling inspired, I grabbed my trusty leaf blower and made the executive decision that it was high time for these roses to make their grand entrance into the new season.
As I uncovered the roses, I was pleasantly surprised by the lush green growth already sprouting. It filled me with excitement and anticipation for the upcoming summer! Successfully overwintering them again felt like a small victory and added to my growing excitement for the vibrant blooms that lie ahead. Here’s to a promising and flourishing season ahead! 😊
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Enjoying the weather
With the arrival of warmer weather, I decided it was finally time to complete the chair I started working on two years ago and perhaps even build a new bench for the backyard. Despite a few windy days and a slight chill in the air, the sun has been shining, making it the perfect opportunity to tackle these projects. However, I was taken aback when I went to Rona and discovered that a 10-foot-long 2 x 4 now costs $12.83! The price hike due to Covid has definitely impacted lumber costs.
Nevertheless, I’m determined to get this done. It’s been a project that I’ve been slowly chipping away at for two years now! 😬
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A little deeper into summer..
Once again my roses are doing incredibly well. The summer has had a lot of rain which has made the flowers look amazing!!
I continue to go to the farm every weekend to mow and weed whack. The rain keeps the grass growing and yards looking green. Mom and Dad continue to limit their outings due to the Covid.
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April Showers…
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Well, I did it…
I have proven that you can grow long stem ref roses in Alberta! 
It’s a common belief that roses 🌹 don’t thrive with too much water. However, with a summer that blessed us with rain almost every day or every other day, my roses surprised me by flourishing beautifully. I couldn’t be more thrilled with how well they’ve done under these conditions. It’s been truly rewarding to see my efforts pay off in the growth and health of these roses.
Looking ahead to next year, I’m already planning to make them even bigger and better. That means more fertilizer, ample water, and a bit of strategic pruning with silicone (yes, silicone – it’s crucial for sealing the stems after cutting). The amount of work involved might seem daunting, but every minute spent tending to these roses has been absolutely worth it! 😁
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June 7th, 2019 in Alberta!!
It was a Friday when all of this started. SNOW in JUNE! Good thing I was home from work and I could knock the snow off the trees. It was a heavy snow and built up fast!
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Wow Flowers
Joanne sure has out done herself this year with flowers!! Wow, they look amazing. Hope the hail stays away!!
