Just Not Feeling It | Gardening Motivation & Yearly Doubt

[@HousewifeInTheWoods]

This has nothing to do w homesteading but....... Omgosh I love watching you guys together as a couple. The way you act towards each other is so loving and calming

[@kellygreen8255]

Yeah, yeah, so..gardening. Gotcha. But here’s what struck me: how totally,madly, head over heels Todd is in love with you. That’s what struck me. Every woman should aspire to have a man love her like this. You are one of the lucky few. ❤️

[@Monkchip]

Keep your chins up darlins! We're all in this together.

[@Greens5511]

Hmmmm.....I feel the ho hum.....we all get that.....for me it is this dang weather here in MN....so cold and cloudy.....this too shall pass. But nice you shared this with everyone....I always enjoy your real content. How nice Todd is so attentive of you and I bet makes you feel better....oh and him talking care of your plants while you were gone...how nice!!!

[@AshleyLebedev]

Vivian I’m also in Minnesota and it’s funny cuz I think oh wow we are so sunny compared to my partner place in Stockholm (Sweden) - they went two months this year without sun even once in sky. Guess it’s all perspective. Happy spring now

[@Sue-jn9sv]

I use two ply toilet paper. Separate the layers and space your carrot seeds appropriately using a mixture of flour and water paste to attach them. I then plant as normal, just barley covering the paper with light sand or soil. I have done this for years and it has been a never fail method.

[@alisabundrick4707]

cool idea! Would that work for other small seeds?

[@faithfamilyhomestead]

So true, sometimes you just not in the mood but once you get in it and get going it's like yeah ok this is good

[@dayleneyandell7937]

Don't feel behind, this spring has been so not normal that most everything is going in the ground later than we are used to.

[@justpatty7328]

100% agree

[@AreYouKittenMeRtNow]

Facts 😒

[@deirdrecollins3987]

Many times I don’t feel it! It feels like drudgery! It passes but just be kind to your self! All gardeners feel that way. Then it passes. It’s cyclical.!I did not know that carrots and toms are happy together! Love your vlogs!!

[@fallenangelwi25]

I'm 28 weeks and 3 days pregnant today and it's my birthday. I'm honestly fighting myself with the whole garden thing because I'm my families caregiver so when I have our son I doubt anything will be done unless I do it. I will have to do a c section too so I Just need prayers and to stop doubting myself.

[@monana8706]

Sending prayers for your strength, safety and health.🙏

[@h.s.6269]

I wish you a happy and healthy delivery!

[@alyssaheide7979]

Congratulations and happy birthday! I'd just like to encourage you to keep planting! 3 c-sections over here, and while it makes it harder to care for the garden it was also so good for me mentally after baby. My standards had to go way down but there is just something about being barefoot in the dirt and picking a few veggies/weeds that's just so refreshing after being inside with baby all day!

[@briannatuttle1028]

I’m with ya girl! But I’m only 21 weeks, scheduled C for the end of august. Lots to do but I’m just going to try my best and thats all you can do too!

[@Tammy-td5ok]

First thing, Happy Birthday🎈. As for the rest, I had that same life in the 80's, 3 c-sections, I had gardens, God is beside you. My best time in that time was sitting nursing my baby while reading a book to my 5 and 3 year old. Then we would enjoy the dirt and the plants and making our own stories about the garden💕

[@DebbiesHomeplace]

I feel you Rachel, sometimes your get go is low go. This too shall pass. You've got this, you always do. Glad you were please with Todd's care of your garden. He did great! So glad you had a wonderful time with Abigail and your sister. Rest up and keep on keeping on. xoxo

[@emilylong9887]

Totally have the same doubt every year lol. Also I’m very interested in how y’all are going to take the 7th year off. I have contemplated doing this as well in line with the Bible. Definitely something I will be praying on. Thank you so sharing

[@1870s]

Maybe in need to do an entire video on the 7th year of rest and see how my thoughts translate

[@emilylong9887]

@@1870s I know I would love that. I honestly have never heard of anyone else doing it. Maybe they do and just don’t talk about it?

[@emilylong9887]

@@1870s we are on year 5 as well. So it would be same year as y’all.

[@craftingontheporchwithbill]

We've all spent quite awhile inside our own heads this past year. You already know that you will fall in love with the garden soon. The little plants springing up will trigger that. Don't worry. Thanks for sharing your feelings with us.

[@SAtoUSAgirl]

Saying goodbye after a long awaited visit is hard and I find myself always needing a week or so to get back in the rhythm of my life. Grant yourself the time for "grieving" for the loss of time with your loved ones while you do your chores. I am certain that once the sprouts start coming up or you have to transplant, you're going to get in your groove big time! Seeing the garden blossoming is inspiring.

[@coverscornersurburbanhomes6235]

I have those same feelings! I just forced myself to go out and plant my green beans yesterday! I think that the current state of our country is wearing on us a touch also. Thank you for being honest and sharing your feelings. It's nice to know that I'm not alone. I'm planning on traveling back home to Michigan this summer for some adventures too! Have a great day! ~ Stephanie

[@Dawn-di1qs]

the shmittah, the seventh year....rest. God knows best..His ways are true and trustworthy. Psalm 119

[@vickylineberry7788]

I get it. For some reason. I'm just not as motivated as I was this time last year 😪

[@apiecemaker1163]

I planted peas for the first time this year. I waited forever it seemed. Nothing came up. So finally I just took the soil from that raised bed and used it to plant other things in pots and in that planter. It was a new raised bed and I didn’t want to waste that new soil. Now I have peas coming up all over. In my flower pots, in my cauliflower, in my lettuce, lol Oh well, I’m mostly just letting them grow. That’s what I get for being impatient. 👩‍🌾☀️💛

[@rachelgreene3311]

Priorities are so important. It's good to take a break and happy you did. I love watching you two together, you love and respect is so tangible!!! You are doing so good!!

[@jamjar5716]

You two are great! I can tell that Tod missed you Rachel. He couldn't get close enough or stop grooming you! Adorable!

[@wolffe38]

I found "a weed" in my carrots and I pulled it out but low and behold it was a baby pecan tree with the pecan still attached to it. I just had to plant it in a pot and see if it will grow.

[@dianeanderson8933]

I love how you are with each other. My hubby and I have been married 52 years this summer and we too are much like you two together. We'll sneak in a quick peck off n on when we are out burning brush or working at cutting wood. It shows how much we care. I can't wait to see your garden growing! I have all bumble thumbs when it comes to growing a garden. Take care. ❤

[@gmoney9588]

That was really nice Todd , very motivating . Rachael got very motivated to regroup her thoughts to get herself to move forward and master her thoughts and establish a plan . Don’t know whether Todd is hard of hearing but he hears everything you say Rachael . Love that he is always there for you . That was a wonderful message we all need to hear . Go out there and do something . Hibernating and isolation is getting old . Good for you Rachael 😀 thanks Todd ✌🏻

[@zlifehomestead9772]

I'm currently doubting myself over my peas as well! No, you are not alone in the doubt. Great video. Keeping it real and vulnerable is helping so many others realize they are not alone. Thanks :)

[@WinsomeWinslet]

Our peas started climbing the trellis nicely then some horrible weather came along and blew them all down. Most snapped in half and the rest are hanging there pitifully LOL. Ah the joys of gardening! :-)

[@DonnaRatliff1]

I had my peas going so well last fall and an early freeze came along and killed them when full of pods. Im in the south and it usually gets to hot too fast in spring. So I'll try starting them earlier for this fall. Win some, lose some. Ho hum.

[@loriy7532]

I think every body gets that down feeling when your on the cusp of planting all the little beauties you have grown so lovingly . Before you know it , you will be waist high in beautiful big plants. My zone is 5b. It is too cool to plant yet. Good gardening to you,

[@Honey-_bee]

Oh but we are so glad to see you out in the garden!! 🪴 that mojo will come back. Welcome home! Hope you had a great needed time away. So glad you were able to get away.

[@grekahg3938]

Rachel, in all the videos you have done I can’t agree with you about being an impatient person. Look at you sitting in the ground, places holes after holes and ever so meticulously planting carrot seeds in each hole! I’d say that’s pretty patient. 😉

[@googiesfairyfarm4834]

You two are such a joy to watch. Watching your videos is like visiting with family and friends.

[@Countrygirl2010]

The story of Joseph in the Bible is one of my favorites. I think it’s wonderful that you are going to let the garden rest. God bless. ❤️

[@heathermartin8202]

I love how honest you are. Take care.

[@natashaschuette8681]

I love how you both are here making a video for us and yet Todd is right there with you fully interacting in the conversation with you. I can tell he is really intune with how you were feeling here and it makes my heart feel so good to see it. The way you are feeling is definitely a normal I think. It's how I feel, I unfortunately like the instant gratification of seeing my hard work and gardening does not do that for me haha. My husband loves gardening and has the patients and appreciation for each step knowing that the hard work will pay off. We are in the U.P. and it's still so cold up here freezing or below freezing every night and I'm just so ready to get plants in the garden and even more ready to get fresh food in my house that we've grown! Watching your gardening videos gives me excitement for the upcoming month for us but also makes me feel even more behind. I wish our weather was nice like yours. Happy gardening you guys. ❤

[@debraraiche3327]

MOON PHASE IS REALLY GREAT!!!! WEED the same way!!!! You will be AMAZED!!!!! Much LOVE...always takes a little bite to readjust when you get back home from a great adventure....You have such a wonderful caring Partner ....Blessed Woman /I'm So Blessed Like You!!!!

[@monana8706]

Rachel, you're not the only one with doubts and second-guessing 😊. I was quite exuberant planting my pepper seed starts--but they ALL came up. So I cut back on the number of seed starting per specie, and not all are germinating. But hey! It's ok, I'll still have some growing. Worry less and be happy 😊💕

[@AndreaLopez-kc7qq]

I love seeing volunteers! I let them grow and do there thing... nature 💯🙌🏼

[@Gardentogriddle]

It’s always hard to get back to work when you’ve been gallivanting around! That’s my families favorite word and it sure sums up a ton of fun. 😁Good to see you back in the garden!!

[@robertschroeder1978]

Happy Birthday belated of course. Glad that your back and in the garden. Remember to smile when the simplest of things are noticed. Thank you both for your channel and the content. Blessings... Rockford MI

[@mariagarcia-po6kl]

Hi. Rachel. Please don't doubt yourself, you are doing great at planting. Todd is their to support you when your down. We all go through the same thing. God Bless you Rachel and Todd. Remember, Todd loves you very much. I also see you had a great time with your daughter, and you two had fun on your Birthdays. Be safe. Maria. 🙅☕️🙅☕️🙅☕️💁🖐️💁🖐️❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤😎😎😎😎😎🍓🍓🍎🍎🍅🍅

[@kc8644]

Glad you posted today, you’re not alone I don’t think, I’m having trouble getting organized and motivated too, I think once I see my girls and get & give some hugs at end of this month I’ll be less distracted. Been a long winter:)

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

I get to see 2 of my daughter's & their kids next week. 12 grandkids at one house & 1 at the other. Celebrating Earth Day with them!!

[@kc8644]

@@fourdayhomestead2839 sounds like it will be a good day! Happy for you!

[@amandagerner312]

You are totally not the only one. It is such a crazy feeling.

[@aprilchisholm555]

I feel you 100% on no garden drive this year! But I love my garden and I know it brings me happiness I just know I have to push through

[@desertwife]

This is an old video but I'm going to comment anyway. Thank you for some motivation. Today I felt so discouraged and like a failure. After listening to you I think I'll just take a day off from my gardening battle and resume tomorrow. I may even take a small vacation!! Thank you!

[@ezd1023]

We finally got planning and planting our Garden. We are doing both, Starting from Seed and Store bought Fruit & Vegetable Plants. I know that feeling of not knowing if I am doing the right thing. That's why Prepping is very Important. Thank You for Sharing. 💜🌱

[@fallenangelwi25]

Every summer we go primitive camping. It costs $5 a night for our family of 6 to have that Vacation and is amazing. Hugs 🤗

[@CopperIslandHomestead]

Doubt season is for real ❤😁 I love watching the two of you interact. 😊

[@jackieburnett6881]

So glad you got to visit your family!

[@vjohnson2400]

You two are so good at team working - ‘team work makes the dream work’. It’ll be interesting to see whether planting by the phases of the moon makes any difference and if so what difference. I think we all need a gentle push to start doing stuff sometimes - maybe the odd year we’ve all had has played a part or maybe changing to the phasing of the moon may have had an impact. Whatever it is you’re doing it now and it won’t be long until you reap the fruits of your labour. When year seven comes OMG you’ll have earned your year off. WTG Rachel you’re doing an amazing job.

[@melanieturos5564]

I can’t wait to see what happens the 7th year! I’ve been curious why people have stopped this biblical tradition, so I’m happy to see how you and your land get to recuperate during the 7th year.

[@jobrown7647]

You are not alone at all. Every year in the Spring I have to spend time bonding with my garden - getting to know it all over again. It's coming but still not there yet. It takes time to get over the exhaustion from the last year and the older I get the deeper and broader the exhaustion is. Take care.

[@h.s.6269]

Remember it's ok to baby yourself after a hard day of planting. It's a nice way to associate positive things to it even if you're too tired for it.

[@lorihunsaker7584]

I get the exact same doubt you were talking. But, when the start sprouting relief runs all over.

[@charitysmith5245]

You aren't alone with doubting yourself...I feel like I overthink everything. Like where to plant what and why some of my seeds didn't germinate this year. I had to swallow my pride and go buy jalapeño and cubanrlle peppers from the feed and seed. But it was a blessing in disguise because it gave me so much inspiration and excitement for the garden!

[@elabausch9487]

You are not the only one with doubts. This is my year 5 of gardening and I still am learning and making mistakes. Every year I struggle with my starts. This year some of my peppers are struggling. I never know what is wrong, too much water, not enough water, not enough nutrients, too much/wrong nutrients...

[@kimcolby8761]

LoL you were just describing me too.... Not patient and wants to be good at whatever I am doing! I totally get it!

[@MommaJessiesCraftyHomestead]

Definitely has it's up and downs for sure. I was nervous and doubtful. My Tomato's are starting to look right finally lol. I'm okay with buying some starts but wanted to try my own too. It's definitely making work on my patience level lol.

[@megangurwell364]

Hey Rach! I just recently got both the Original greenstalk and the Leaf and I do think the leaf is much easier to lift. Loving both of them for sure. Thanks for sharing all you do 😊

[@luckychicav7981]

Beautiful you two! I can’t wait to see what happens year 7, what volunteers pop up. ☺️ I’m glad you had a wonderful time Rachael.

[@adryawebb2556]

Zone 6b here... I too was feeling completely unmotivated and doubted if I should even start a garden this year. But if I didn't I knew I would regret it. Once I started sowing seeds I felt better. I did start everything later this year by at least a few weeks in anticipation that the cold weather drags on to the middle of May like it did last year. Last frost date is usually first of May. I have bulbing onion starts to get in the ground today and potatoes in the next day or two even though it's barely 50F outside. I also started a lot less veggie seeds this year, except for flowers, I am gonna have tons of flowers.

[@triplemoonhomestead126]

I feel the same this year ... Blaaaa!!!!!! I think once I can get other things in the garden and it starts looking full I will start feeling better!!!

[@kristinanne6534]

I was really not hyped about garden season this year. I had to force myself to plant any starts at all. Now that all my seedlings are coming up, I'm starting to get excited though. I think it's hard each spring when you know how much work you'll have to do. We'll all get there together!

[@christinedewing4577]

If your last frost is soon, wait and plant the tomatoes in the garden. The weather has been weird and we're all feeling off a bit. I have to restart my beets and some tomatoes as my starts went leggy, and then passed on when left out, my bad, thought it would be warm enough but nope. It's a process, think of it as therapy, not a chore. Glad you had a good time with your daughter, Todd did a great job minding the farm and we got to see turkey cuteness!

[@JennyG.COW5]

Thank you for sharing your thoughts and your feelings with us. I totally understand that it's harder to start on the project than it is to be finishing up it's completion of it. Also, we also have volunteers. This year we have rainbow chard, carrots, sunflowers, and as always, weeds and volunteer flowers. My Mom's in the same boat when it comes to motivation. I think it's because she's suddenly involved in various responsibilities just now, that perhaps she has felt overwhelmed. But perhaps, with enough time for a breather, she'll be right back at it! I also think sometime God might steer us in a different direction knowing that it's either a learning tool, like applying Faith, or perhaps knowing that if we were to take on the certain responsibility, that we would be too burnt out and overwhelmed to take care of our other responsibilities and take care of our selves. I've also noticed our Apricot tree a Sabbatical year off. Not that it hasn't before, but it's just interesting to note. 🤔🤷🏼‍♀️

[@pattigsbh4392]

Little getaways are nice. I was able to do that too thankfully. My heart wants to dive in to gardening but things are slow going. I too doubt my ability and knowledge at growing things even after doing it for years. So many methods and each plant is different and soil conditions, all that can get overwhelming. Grateful to God for blessing my efforts. Love your 7 year rest plan. I had been thinking about that myself. The Creator knows best.❤ Thank you for the encouragement! Blessings to you dear friends for a wonderful growing season. 💕🙏

[@alenamatirniyable]

When you said oh my goodness your husband and I looked at the carrots 🤣🤣 tomatoes are doing amazing. I've had luck this year too with tomato starts. Very excited

[@fourdayhomestead2839]

Spring is late here in northern wisc. Take a deep breath & know gardens are flexible. Season extensions will help if life gets in the way.

[@stephiefultz]

I completely understand motivation sometimes is a chore. It’s snowing in Northern Michigan and I can’t wait to get in the garden plants are growing in my greenhouse.. We also follow the Biblical 7 year land rest can’t wait 2023 I’m already preparing for it. I’m still researching moon phase planting....have a Blessed day

[@willow8094]

You are definitely not alone with doubtfulness in the garden and I did the planting by the moon and it was hard to wait it all out when normally you are a go getter to get things done . Nice you got to get away for some girls time . Gardening setup is a lot of work so a pick me up like that is special . Tomatoes looking awesome ,I have a bit longer than you and they are at the jungle stage and getting antsy here but snow coming in Friday . I hope the shallots , garlic and potatoes are going to be fine ,I praying .

[@kathygomez99]

You are way ahead of me right now as I’m writing this it’s snowing here in Mid Michigan! But this weekend I will get a lot finished in the garden!

[@darlenewright5850]

I'm on team Rachael and Todd! GO TEAM GROW! BE STRONG! GROW WELL! YEA!

[@danagreen9264]

I was also feeling that way but then i came home from work "it rained today" and looked at newly planted green beans they were all sticking up i wanted to jump for joy im off tomorrow and gonna get my 2nd raised bed as filled as possible hope its warmer but ill get over it if not love yall😉❤😁👍🖐

[@lorisilva10784]

Dandelions are good for you!! Hang in there! My winter growing never happened so don't feel bad. I planted for the spring and find it hard to get back out there, feeling the ebbs and flows of gardening. But, that harvest makes you feel good because God made it grow!!

[@stevendowden2579]

youll get there

[@lauracastellanos7303]

Todd is such a sweet husband!! He's a keeper for sure!

[@lindal5303]

You're way ahead of me. It's been to cool in my area for most veggies so I'll have to wait another week...or two. You guys are fun together, sending out good vibes.

[@Maranatha_Acres]

I just bought two of the greenstalk leaf planters for my strawberries too. I’m so excited!!

[@judydrouhard2651]

Glad you had a wonderful time. Welcome back😊

[@dpcsharr]

I felt the doubt you spoke about this year. I wondered if I knew even a little to get started and I have grown flowers and veggies for many years. I thought to myself, what if these seed don’t come up, and guess what, I see their little heads poking up and then I said”, what if they don’t produce any fruit”? Uggghhh. I think 2020 was so stressful for most of us and it has made me second guess a lot of things. So I prayed over my little garden and doing the best I know how for it and I must believe God will bless those plants for me. ❤️ oh and I laughed when Todd asked about dinner. It reminded me of my husband asking about dinner right when I am in the middle of shoveling dirt. Lol!

[@1870s]

Lol

[@shuvanidev]

It's hard coming home from having a good time on vacation and thinking about going back to work, even if it's work you enjoy. It always feels like an emotional let down. This spring has been a weird one as well - warm too early and making many of us think we are already behind when we are actually aren't. We could still have some cold one's yet before real spring happens :) I was feeling the panic of being behind and then tonight we're going to get snow and I had to bring in some of my winter sowing jugs and was happy that I hadn't gotten them planted yet. They say maybe another cold snap next week too, so..... happy to be forced to take a breather.

[@TheMrsMarvel]

You two are just so delightful!

[@justpatty7328]

The tomatoes will help to shade the carrots some, extending the carrots growing period. Also, the carrots are a living mulch for the tomatoes. Feel at peace that you are growing food. Just do it in your time. We are all growing in the learning experience every season. Always follow your intuition. And yes, I am behind with this season where I'd like to be. I'm awaiting the joy of gardening to kick in this season too.

[@crystalwaldrep5775]

I feel ya, we just moved and my little plants are looking sad and I'm like ughhhh, all the work I put in starting them and hopefully they live and I can get my raised beds done soon

[@bonniek753]

I get the post vacation blues. Maybe missing your loved ones got you down a bit.

[@neild169]

Just have fun, should be on the front of every building in the world. Its nice to know that even someone as prepared as you Rachel has doubt come growing season, not too sure Charles Dowding has because he grows everything 20 different ways so shouldnt have time to second guess. Thanks for sharing guys lots of love from the UK

[@jackieburnett6881]

So glad to see y’all today! I’m going to start my container gardening, but I have to wait because the stormy weather is not good! Y’all are doing an excellent job!

[@Legend0222]

Don't feel behind, I'm new to gardening and I thought I should wait till end of April to plant my peas, I saw your video and was like WHAT she did hers 2 weeks ago, lol, I now plan on planting them this weekend. :) Keep up the awesome videos! :)

[@caravanmassennhoven4004]

I am like that too. I am also not feeling it yet though we are about a month behind you temperature wise. Also too, when I do something I have to be good at it. I get so full of doubt when things don't work out. I always feel like I've done it wrong... But I am trying to go with Roots and Refuge 's Jess says (I am paraphrasing) Just do it. Don't worry about it. Learn. Do it again. Be well from Canada. 🇨🇦

[@76Carmella]

Yeah I definitely understand what you are feeling. I have a lot of volunteers too. I think I am going to leave some and move some so we will see.

[@ellenfisher6341]

I just last week jarred up about 30 half pints of Dandelion & Dandelion with orange zest Jelly from the blooms. The leaves I use for salads & stir fry. The roots I roast for tea & coffee . BTW - I ordered the Konblimc canning lids you showed in your video . I received the regular lids yesterday & the wide mouth will be here with the next couple of days . I dislike buying anything made in china, but in times like this - you have to do what you have to do . I haven't used them yet, but I am very impressed with how they look & feel ~ cannot see any difference between them & the Ball lids . So THANK YOU for taking the time to show them to us .

[@123melarat]

Rachel your hair is looking awesome.. I'm so glad you are going natural. You inspire me to do the same. I only have like 1and a half to 2 inches of growth so far . Your such a pretty lady inside and out.

[@1870s]

Thank you ❤️

[@dorothyrhodes4657]

Thank you for sharing your doubts. I think we all have them but no one talks about this

[@rosiemarsh2071]

:) Love your video, love your gardening:) The Spring mojo will come!:)))

[@tonjabock3289]

Do not doubt, remember plants want to grow!

[@tammiadams5196]

I totally understand and agree, and you described me to a "T" ... And I just started beekeeping and feel that pain and stress also. But we just keep plugging 🌱💚🐝

[@kathleenconte3360]

Dont worry Rachel, if you dont feel like planting at the moment, time passes and then you want to plant. I call those days "screw you days" not lazy days as others call them, wait till your motivation comes then nothing is gonna stop you.

[@1870s]

Lol thanks

[@augustagootee6254]

You two are funny 😄😆lol why is it when u said jet plane the song leaving on a jet plane 🤣

[@Sandy-_s]

Love your garden! They say groceries are going up ($). Hoping to harvest and put up as much as possible.

[@willow3310]

You are not alone Rachel I have not even started seeds yet

[@kimlittleton4943]

Isn't it difficult to be a gypsy but love gardening. It is so conflicting at times. I totally get it.

[@mamadianneshomestead1568]

I understand your feelings. I do the same way.

[@wheaties1435]

I so hear you!!!

[@annemarie6967]

hi rachel, I understand how you are feeling. but even if you are a perfect gardener, there is always a part you can't control. ultimately, it's God who gives the growth and the abundance. keeps us dependent😃🙋‍♀️

[@1870s]

Amen

[@GrammaDebsStorytime]

It's nice to get away for a break...I think you are having a bit of jet lag or something...seems like you don't have as much energy as you usually do! I hope you will feel better soon! 💖

[@aardyn8564]

My struggle today was cutting out the dead raspberry vines to make room for the new growth we have starting this year. My husband accidently killed off most of them last year with the weed wacker when he wasn't paying attention. It took most of the morning and I was scratched half a dozen times but only needed 3 band aides :) It looks pretty nice and should have a nice trellis full of vines for next year's harvest.