Forced gardening

[challny]

For some reason I don't quit understand, my breathing has been abnormally poor for the last couple of weeks. Nevertheless, I dragged my butt out into the year to weed a side garden bed and plant a foxtail fern we bought at a flea market. I accomplished all this in 95 degree Gulf Coast heat, and I'm rather proud of myself. I had to rest every few minutes. I must say, my yard is looking lovely.

[HungryHufflepuff]

You’ve been through a lot just recently with the pain of the sciatica and the lack of sleep because of it and the emotional burden of it all. It’s no wonder your breathing has deteriorated somewhat. Being in pain all the time is exhausting. Be patient with yourself and give your body the chance to recover from the ordeal it’s been through. But yes your yard does look lovely, congratulations 👍

[challny in reply to HungryHufflepuff]

Thank you HungryHufflepuff and I hope you are doing well. It's so nice to get replies from the wonderful people on this forum who understand what COPD is like. I am proud of my little yard and it gives me pleasure to keep it up. Back yard is not so pretty, but that's the domain of the dogs, Kevin and Mr. Big, both 70-plus pounds. Good boys, but tough on the yard. I don't allow them in the front!

[Damon1864 Volunteer]

It really does look lovely and well done. Have a great weekend and take care of yourself 😊 Bernadette xx

[challny in reply to Damon1864]

Thank you Damon1864 that's the first time I ever posted a pix on this forum. Now, I might be doing it all the time.

[jmsutt73]

Very pretty garden, Challny. I have read your post about sciatica. Sorry for that, but glad you have some relief. I too have that pain periodically. Unpleasant is putting it mildly, though stretching does help. J

[Izb1]

Hi challny, your yard looks lovely and well worth the effort it takes. Your poor breathing could be down to the heat. I too suffer from sciatica sometimes so know what a drain this is, but do think the bending and stretching in the garden is good exercise, also for your breathing. Now lets see what the Big boy and Kevin look like x

[Blackbird6]

What a gorgeous garden you have, your efforts show but take things easy and rest in between working hard 💞💞

[sassy59]

It all looks really lovely challny and I can see you’ve worked hard. Please don’t overdo things and do be good to yourself. Take care. Xxxxx

[Lyd12]

Lovely, hanging baskets, window box, sweet little white fence! Lots of trees around, I know what work they can make with all the leaves etc. well done, sit back with a cup pf tea and enjoy!

[stamford1234]

I your pollen count high? Maybe a bit of hayfever. Your garden is very pretty

[Hacienda]

A Very Lovely garden Hun, Hope your Sciatica is behaving now? now you have posted this you will post more I'm sure and we will all Love your Garden and how it changes with the Seasons. have a Lovely Sunday . Love n Hugs XXXX

[CELAT06]

Your garden is really beautiful, it looks like it should be on a postcard or a chocolate box, all your hard work has obviously had outstanding results. Please don’t push yourself too hard, sit down with a nice glass of something cool and enjoy your accomplishment. X

[Hidden]

Like a pet(s), gardens/nature keep us alive.

Very pretty.

[hypercat54]

Wow what a lovely bungalow and garden. Well done on all your hard work. x

[Lemon7]

It looks lovely. Take care gardening in the heat. Look after yourself.

[santisuk]

I lived/worked a couple of years in Houston in my early career and wondered how anyone could garden in that climate.

But now here I am in Thailand - even hotter this time of year (but a little less humid). I'm often outside 2 hours in the garden, but usually before 10am.

As it happens I'm also facing a change in symptoms - moderate inflammatory pain at centre of my chest when excercising. Went to the local pulmonology specialist yesterday but he waved away my requests for an X-Ray; having listened to my lungs he said they were in great form and said I should have a check on my heart. Thankfully the ECG was clear and he said - you're good, come back if it gets worse.

Not the point - could have an emerging cancer, or my lung lymphoma could be returning. Ah well, need to get back to UK for my annual check-up double quick time I think.

[challny in reply to santisuk]

Hello santisuk ...I live in Mobile, Al., about 6 hours east of Houston, so our weather is pretty similar. The summers are just brutal on the Gulf Coast. Fall and Spring are quite pleasant. High temps, high humidity. I don't know how it would be possible to live here without AC, but just 50 years ago or so most people did. Can you imagine?

[Thomac]

Beautiful I hope you get lots of opportunities to enjoy your hard work xx

[Dedalus]

Gorgeous bungalow garden - looks idyllic

[Nicholatracy]

Your garden is so pretty 🐞

[Suesal46]

Looks really lovely X

[syntax]

Prefer Garden to Yard,but it does look tidy. Working in that heat and pollen all around

is not a good idea.I believe you do more damage than good.

But l suppose it is your choice !!!

[Whitechinchilla]

It is that challny. Manicured to a “t”

Lovely home, thanks for sharing.😉