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Phaedra's Adventure
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Today's baking: two different kinds of bread rolls
Chocolate bread rolls - so lovely when they puffed up in the oven
Cheese and Sausage Rolls
The leftover sausages became octopus
When I worked on the bread dough, some thoughts came in my mind.
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Lately, my main aim has been to avoid jobs that constantly battle against the ticking clock. Whether it's gardening, cooking, or planning for my little shop, I'm striving for a more harmonious relationship with time.
The struggle against time often presents itself in all sorts of tempting guises. Back when I was younger, I might have been able to justify it with rewards, but as time went on, I came to realize that these were often unequal trades. It's not about regretting missed opportunities; knowing earlier might not have made much of a difference. Sometimes, in life, you have to navigate through certain challenges to unlock the key to the next level.
But once you have that key, it's important not to linger, not even for a moment. This principle applies to both games and life itself.
Humans simply can't compete with the eternal passage of time; it's a futile endeavor. In the face of limited capacity and energy, learning to let go gently becomes a necessary skill. Even the most wonderful people and things will eventually depart in their own ways as time marches on. So, it's essential to learn to let go, trust the process, and bravely embrace the journey ahead, knowing that it opens up the possibility for new encounters and experiences.
Chocolate bread rolls - so lovely when they puffed up in the oven
Cheese and Sausage Rolls
The leftover sausages became octopus
When I worked on the bread dough, some thoughts came in my mind.
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Lately, my main aim has been to avoid jobs that constantly battle against the ticking clock. Whether it's gardening, cooking, or planning for my little shop, I'm striving for a more harmonious relationship with time.
The struggle against time often presents itself in all sorts of tempting guises. Back when I was younger, I might have been able to justify it with rewards, but as time went on, I came to realize that these were often unequal trades. It's not about regretting missed opportunities; knowing earlier might not have made much of a difference. Sometimes, in life, you have to navigate through certain challenges to unlock the key to the next level.
But once you have that key, it's important not to linger, not even for a moment. This principle applies to both games and life itself.
Humans simply can't compete with the eternal passage of time; it's a futile endeavor. In the face of limited capacity and energy, learning to let go gently becomes a necessary skill. Even the most wonderful people and things will eventually depart in their own ways as time marches on. So, it's essential to learn to let go, trust the process, and bravely embrace the journey ahead, knowing that it opens up the possibility for new encounters and experiences.
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Phaedra
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Okay, a funny map first
To ensure DH a more precise understanding about what happens where in the garden, I tried to roughly map some key features with Star Trek universe.
So, today I invested two hours working in Boreth.
(Credit: Memory Alpha - Boreth is an inhabited class M planet or moon in the Boreth system. Located in the Beta Quadrant, it was the site of the Boreth Monastery, dedicated to Kahless the Unforgettable and the most sacred place in the Klingon Empire.)
First, I cleaned this small area a bit. Due to the continuous rain, mower won't work. It's the show time again for my grass shear. I cut back those long grass and weeds like dandelion, buttercup, sticky weed, and etc, especially on the edge of the flower bed, arc, and tree areas.
Everything looks a bit sad and blue in February and early March, after a cold and wet winter. However, after checking closely, most of the perennials in this bed are growing nicely. Time to give them a boost.
I mixed one wheelbarrow compost with palletized fertilizer (from cow manure) and covered the bed. During this process, weeding is also done. I dug out a few foxgloves from Star Base 234 area and 8 hyacinth bulbs (pre-sprouted in the greenhouse) and transplanted them here to fill the gaps.
Then, whatever I cut earlier was used to make a thin layer of mulch for additional protection. It looked not much better than two hours ago, but I know, it will perform greatly soon.
The good thing is, now I have a map at hand, and I can give Boreth one cute mark today.
To ensure DH a more precise understanding about what happens where in the garden, I tried to roughly map some key features with Star Trek universe.
So, today I invested two hours working in Boreth.
(Credit: Memory Alpha - Boreth is an inhabited class M planet or moon in the Boreth system. Located in the Beta Quadrant, it was the site of the Boreth Monastery, dedicated to Kahless the Unforgettable and the most sacred place in the Klingon Empire.)
First, I cleaned this small area a bit. Due to the continuous rain, mower won't work. It's the show time again for my grass shear. I cut back those long grass and weeds like dandelion, buttercup, sticky weed, and etc, especially on the edge of the flower bed, arc, and tree areas.
Everything looks a bit sad and blue in February and early March, after a cold and wet winter. However, after checking closely, most of the perennials in this bed are growing nicely. Time to give them a boost.
I mixed one wheelbarrow compost with palletized fertilizer (from cow manure) and covered the bed. During this process, weeding is also done. I dug out a few foxgloves from Star Base 234 area and 8 hyacinth bulbs (pre-sprouted in the greenhouse) and transplanted them here to fill the gaps.
Then, whatever I cut earlier was used to make a thin layer of mulch for additional protection. It looked not much better than two hours ago, but I know, it will perform greatly soon.
The good thing is, now I have a map at hand, and I can give Boreth one cute mark today.
flowerbug
Garden Master
make it so!
akroberts
Deeply Rooted
That's so sweet and
Okay, a funny map first
To ensure DH a more precise understanding about what happens where in the garden, I tried to roughly map some key features with Star Trek universe.
So, today I invested two hours working in Boreth.
(Credit: Memory Alpha - Boreth is an inhabited class M planet or moon in the Boreth system. Located in the Beta Quadrant, it was the site of the Boreth Monastery, dedicated to Kahless the Unforgettable and the most sacred place in the Klingon Empire.)
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First, I cleaned this small area a bit. Due to the continuous rain, mower won't work. It's the show time again for my grass shear. I cut back those long grass and weeds like dandelion, buttercup, sticky weed, and etc, especially on the edge of the flower bed, arc, and tree areas.
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Everything looks a bit sad and blue in February and early March, after a cold and wet winter. However, after checking closely, most of the perennials in this bed are growing nicely. Time to give them a boost.
View attachment 64162
I mixed one wheelbarrow compost with palletized fertilizer (from cow manure) and covered the bed. During this process, weeding is also done. I dug out a few foxgloves from Star Base 234 area and 8 hyacinth bulbs (pre-sprouted in the greenhouse) and transplanted them here to fill the gaps.
View attachment 64163
Then, whatever I cut earlier was used to make a thin layer of mulch for additional protection. It looked not much better than two hours ago, but I know, it will perform greatly soon.
View attachment 64164
The good thing is, now I have a map at hand, and I can give Boreth one cute mark today.
That's sweet. I like the map.Okay, a funny map first
To ensure DH a more precise understanding about what happens where in the garden, I tried to roughly map some key features with Star Trek universe.
So, today I invested two hours working in Boreth.
(Credit: Memory Alpha - Boreth is an inhabited class M planet or moon in the Boreth system. Located in the Beta Quadrant, it was the site of the Boreth Monastery, dedicated to Kahless the Unforgettable and the most sacred place in the Klingon Empire.)
View attachment 64160
First, I cleaned this small area a bit. Due to the continuous rain, mower won't work. It's the show time again for my grass shear. I cut back those long grass and weeds like dandelion, buttercup, sticky weed, and etc, especially on the edge of the flower bed, arc, and tree areas.
View attachment 64161
Everything looks a bit sad and blue in February and early March, after a cold and wet winter. However, after checking closely, most of the perennials in this bed are growing nicely. Time to give them a boost.
View attachment 64162
I mixed one wheelbarrow compost with palletized fertilizer (from cow manure) and covered the bed. During this process, weeding is also done. I dug out a few foxgloves from Star Base 234 area and 8 hyacinth bulbs (pre-sprouted in the greenhouse) and transplanted them here to fill the gaps.
View attachment 64163
Then, whatever I cut earlier was used to make a thin layer of mulch for additional protection. It looked not much better than two hours ago, but I know, it will perform greatly soon.
View attachment 64164
The good thing is, now I have a map at hand, and I can give Boreth one cute mark today.
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Phaedra
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There is always something to learn.
baymule
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That is a very informative and interesting video!
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Phaedra
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Today we have lovely weather, finally! I washed the solar fountain carefully and re-installed it in the DS7 area.
Today's baking: Adzuki Bean and Matcha Bread Buns
So delicious, damn.
Isn't it lovely?
The sound of water makes me happy, too.Today's baking: Adzuki Bean and Matcha Bread Buns
So delicious, damn.
flowerbug
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yes.
remember that fires and droughts combined with overgrazing are the hardest things to work around. some areas need to be protected a little to keep the animals from eating everything back to nothing every chance they get.
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I collected, cleaned up strawberry plants grew from runners and overwintered by themselves, and transplanted the first batch in this small and narrow bed, together with some re-growing scallions.
Then, I burried 10 tubers from Calla Lilies and put them under the hoop tunnels.
Then, I burried 10 tubers from Calla Lilies and put them under the hoop tunnels.
