Gina was a great friend to me. Actually, she was more like another mother and a person that could stand for me whenever I was too weak to stand for myself. We lost her three weeks ago to a heart attack. I guess God said it was time to give her the rest and peace she very much deserves.
Some years ago, while both of us was in NC, Gina and I grew a passion for mint plants and started a container garden together with just a handful of plants. We had fun learning how to grow our plants and challenging who's plants would do best. Once Gina moved to MD we didn't continue to container garden but vowed we both would again and continue to learn together.
Eventually, Gina did get back to it and started a container garden on her balcony. The evening of her passing I drove to her home to face the reality that my friend was gone. Her daughter and husband was gracious to allow me to collect her plants and bring them home with me.
Since then, I've been DIY crafting and gardening a section of my balcony, dedicated to Gina.... 'Gina's Garden'.
I have many plans for Gina's Garden. I have a few things started already, such as the trellis divider and a few solar lights. I've picked up a few more herb and vegetable plants to add to the garden. This time of year they are going on sale which is great for me.
This week however, I'm focused on the quality of the plant soil and getting rid of plant mites. I'm starting to see them in some of the pots and a few browning plant leaves. I figure I need to make this top priority for the garden right now and get a handle on it before it gets to be a problem.
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Gina, I don't really know what I'm doing but you know me, I've been all over the internet and picked up a few things from the store as a result. We'll figure it out....
Love, Jenay
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"I'm checking soil, treating for mites and fungus, and feeding the plants. This is going to be interesting. " 
