Greetings fellow gardeners. As I am writing this, the wind is is still blowing. Tree branches are down all around my street and I had to re-stake 2 of my own precious trees (stakes broke). Luckily I caught them both in time before they snapped. Both of my neighbors lost plants yesterday in the wind. Mother nature really likes toying with us! If you have newly planted trees or tall perennials, you might want to make sure they are well supported. The wind is supposed to subside by tomorrow, but I have a feeling we have a lot more in store for us this season. We have the supplies you need to properly support your precious plants, so come down to the nursery and we'll make sure you get everything you need to do the job right.

In case some of you haven't noticed, I have been absent at the nursery. I had back surgery in September and I'm hoping to be back to my home away from home (the nursery) in late November. I miss my fellow employees and customers and I'm having gardening withdrawals! Since I'm unable to bend or twist, gardening has been nearly impossible. I've had to be very creative in doing things for myself. I use objects such as a garden hoe and a hand rake that my husband connected to the handle of a shovel that was broken to pick things up. I was given a grabber tool at the hospital, but it isn't strong enough to pick certain objects up. That's where our creativity came in. Of course I won't be able to get down and pull weeds or plant my snapdragons and primroses like I usually do, but at least I'm able to pick up the hose and move it around in the yard to water my plants by myself. Watering is truly therapeutic, especially after surgery!

A heart-felt thank you to all of you who have had me in their thoughts and prayers. A stronger and surgically repaired Kym will be back soon. I promise!!!

Have fun in the garden...
Kym

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