Originally posted on 7/5/12
I have had the privledge of bring away on vacation for the past 2 weeks. It is nice to get away and see family and friends however it is a chore to make sure that you graden ontinues to prosper without you. Luckily I was able to find friends to mow the lawn and water the flowers but there were a few mishaps along the way.
First and foremost, I am reminded how luck we are in Juneau that watering is not something that we worry too much about (especially this year). When I came home and looked at my rain gauges I saw that we had over 5 inches of rain the first week I was gone! Meanwhile I was at my cousin's house where they have to water twice a day to keep their plants from drying out.
We did have a wind storm while I was gone and that apparently tore the platic off my covered bed. The wonderful lady that was hosesitting for me was able to get a temporary cover back on so that the plants did not suffer. I am very greatful for that...again that watering thing.....because the plants that are in that bed are delicate and would not have survived too much rain.
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o what would I recommend for your garden while you are away? The best thing would be to have a neighbor that loves gardening as much as you do and can look after your plants for you. A housesitter is a nice way to go although I felt like I was a Army Drill Sergeant giving her all the instructions on how to take care of the various elements of my garden. (I even wrote them down so she would have it for a reference.) Finding someone who understands plants and give them the TLC you would is ideal.
I think there may be a business in town that will take care of your garden for you. Does anyone know more about that?
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