Twisp of Fate

We have been moving along with the perennial beds out back.  Last week it was very hot (over 100) so it was difficult to get much done – outside by 7 am or earlier, work as fast as possible, give up by 9:30 or 10:00.  We had an 18-yard dump truck load of compost mulch delivered:

then proceeded to cart some of it over to the new planting bed in back with the tractor, and spread it out.  I went up to Wild Hearts Nursery near Winthrop and picked up some plants to make a start on the new perennial borders.  I had to plant something!  So they look a little lonely and forelorn, but hopefully all will survive and be nice big vigorous plants next year.  We have a couple of varieties of lavender, black-eyed susans and some other types of daisies, gaillardia, perennial geraniums, and some succulents around the rocks.

Our social event of the week was a big fund-raising dinner for Methow Conservancy on Wednesday night.  This event happens every 3 years and is hosted by Jim and Gaye Pigott and the Mocassin Lake Foundation.  This year they held it at the Shafer Museum up in Winthrop, our local historical museum and a pretty interesting place.  We had a nice time talking to old friends and meeting new folks too.

Off to Vancouver, WA today to install cabinets at our friends’  house.  I will also go by the Sock Summit at the Oregon Convention Center.  More on this next week!