A Domestic Engineer

I never really wanted to be a working gal when I grew up. I had no idea what I could really do as a career and I knew I wanted to be able to be home with kids cause I just figured I would be married early on in the game.

Lucky for me, that's actually happening. I got married at 19, had a wee babe at 21, and was able to stop working at 22. Then I just kept moaning about finishing school. Well that happened too. So now what do I do with all my time? Cause I have a lot of it.

My brother-in-law, Tyson, has stated that a 'stay at home mom' is a domestic engineer. I've always liked the sound of that much better. It makes one sound much more awesome. I now declare myself: Awesome.

Zuri and I have managed to keep ourselves entertained throughout the days now and I'm so so grateful that the weather is so nice and calm here that I actually like being outside now. For example, I did some weeding this morning while Zuri ran around in the grass. I think my current goal is to get the area around the house looking pretty. Yes, pretty. As in plants and flowers to take care of. Strange if you know me. I don't typically take on such an idea.

Here is my question to you. I know ZERO about gardening. Any suggestions on what to do? When's the best time of year to do it? did I miss my shot and should we just do bark chips for the rest of the year? I don't want to do anything crazy or that involves lots of money cause....well not quite there yet. And I also don't want to spend all of my time working on it. It's a smaller space so I thought it might be manageable for a beginning like me. Any suggestions would be wonderful.

Hope you're having a lovely July.