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Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.

Over ten years ago the gardening bug bit me.

My Mom was a great gardener. She was just wonderful in the garden where everything she planted flourished. I helped a little but it didn’t take for me until her back began to ache too much.

Then, I tried my hand at it. 

First, I planted cherry tomatoes. That was cool. Even my clients would  bring me cuttings from their gardens. These are serious gardeners.

Then, I bought a kit to build a planter. It was a challenge but it turned out good. Then I got ambitous, and built one from my own design.

I went to the lumber yard and asked the nice cute guy working there to help me. He made suggestions, measured and cut the wood.

That same day, I completed my raised bed planter.

Love it.

I am so proud of me.

Describe the most ambitious DIY project you’ve ever taken on.

I like gardening sometimes. OK, I like it most of the time. Mom used to do all the planting. Everything she put her hands to grew in abundance and with great beauty.

My sister and I took over. She works on the front, and I work on the back. I think I got the short end of the stick.

Mom would  bend and pull and bend and work the earth. How that little lady did it, i have no clue. My back would ache after a long day in the garden, which isn’t that much to do. The backyard isn’t big, but It is hard work . I decided to build a raised bed so I don’t get to bend too much.

Looked online and found a site that was easy to do. I went to local hardware store and had them cut the cedar planks. Then, I mapped the design, which is so simple. Tools were challenging cause I have no idea what Dad had. He bought some stuff but never used them. We would keep them in the house for the local handy man to use. Dad was born wearing a suit and tie. I say that with great respect.

I went back to the local hardware store and got what I needed.

It took me most of the morning , but I did it.

It was satisfying.

The dog loved jumping in and out of the bed while I filled with soil.

Would I do it again?

No.

I liked it but not that much.