On Wednesday: Goodbye Persimmon Tree

Shade for the Persimmon Tree

We tried.  We really tried to save the persimmon tree.  M put up the patio umbrella over it to give it some shade and we hung some tule around it, too, to keep the fruit from getting scorched.  But, the summer heat was brutal and, although it formed more fruit this year than in previous years, it withered and dried up.
 

Too Hot and Dry

The last of the persimmons were picked several days ago and the leaves had all turned brown.  In the past week, all the leaves dropped.  On Wednesday, we tried to prune it, cutting away the obviously dead twigs, hoping to find some green wood somewhere on the tree, but, it was completely dead.  Even the roots, when M dug up the tree, were dead.

I might get a replacement Fuyu persimmon tree, next year.  But, we won't plant it in the same spot.  

Since I had watered the back garden on Tuesday, M didn't need to water and he concentrated on pruning and trimming back some plants.  He also brought me two more succulents for the garden; apparently, one of his other clients had wanted him to thin them out.  

I did some laundry on Wednesday, washing quilts, pillows, and bedsheets.  Then we remade daughter's bed with fresh sheets.  I say "we" because I had some help making the bed:

"I'm helping Mummy smooth out the sheet"

You can count on Dancer to lend a helping paw when needed!

Checking if the comforter is snuggly enough

Thank you for all your help, Dancer Kitty.

On Wednesday, I was grateful for:

- Time spent in the garden
- M's help with the garden
- This year's persimmons (who knew they'd be the little tree's last hurrah?)

- Working appliances
- Dancer's help with making beds!

Today's joyful activity was spending time in the garden.  It was warmer outside than inside the house, on Wednesday morning, so I sat in the garden and said my prayers in the sunshine.  

Plans for Thursday include a blood test.  I thought it was appropriate to schedule a blood test on Halloween!  

Happy Halloween to those who celebrate it!