I am disabled and housebound, I didn't go out as I can't walk very far, I spent most time on the laptop on social media or doing surveys. It shows how much I am housebound after a blood test showed I am severely low on Vitamin D, Which I will have to take for a long time. I am not a very crafty person, I would love to be able to draw or at least achieve something but never got round to anything. I was really bad with negative thoughts, constant downs with depression and very lonely.
UNTIL STEEMIT
In 11 months I have learnt to like who I am, I now think more positive about everything, I don't have as many black times and I have started to get interested in Gardening,
It hasn't been easy but with the help on and supportive messages I have done it, so Thank you for caring enough
I had to start from scratch with my garden as I had nothing to work with, I had earned a little bundle with working on Steemit so put it towards my project, have a Steemit funded Project underway
I now have something I am very proud of, whenever someone visits they have to be taken out to the garden first to see my work. I want to make it better and do more so next year I have bigger plans but that's for next years posts
I have made a video for you all, just to show you in real time what is happening and how its looking now, Can you tell I am buzzing. Steemit community has improved my life, its given me so much more to think about, you have all given me some life back :)
Thank you son-of-satire
Thanks for sharing what you like doing best! Its not boring you so don't let any body say other wise! Voted for you dude! :)
Thank you very much :)
You doing a great job with lits of dedication in you
Keep steeming
Keep sharing your thoughts
Thank you I appreciate that :)
"Which I have probably bored you all with..... Sorry" This has never been the case! Enjoying your journey and the video! Thanks for staying current with us all!
Thank you for that I appreciate it :)
Your barking fur babies in the video startled me at first. I thought I was under attack! :)
They have to be involved, there a couple of divas lol
Ah your garden is lovely! I also have a little one going on my balcony. I'm struggling with my lavender though, I snipped some slips off a lavender tree at work, and I followed a YouTube tutorial on propogating lavender. It basically said where to snip it off, plant in moist soil, cover with plastic bags, and they should start sprouting roots. Two weeks later and no roots!! ☹️☹️☹️
Any tips?
I love impatience (spelling!?!), they are so underrated
It's very heartwarming and inspiring to hear how Steemit has made such a difference in your life
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I grew mine from seeds so not sure as you should be seeing something growing by now
I know! 😰 Super sad! It is freezing though here
Are you keeping them inside as it might be to cold for them
As sad as it is, it can be just bad luck or something else is wrong. Different kinds of soil, temperature, humidity etc. can lead to different results.. and of course, every plant is an individual. One trick won't always work.
Some special shops sell some kind of.. substance to help plant grow roots, it might help :)
Hi Karen, what a nice video. I really feel excited upon your success. I feel rgat i can do it too.
I would like to follow your path and make my own journey.
Please follow me at @honeychum
I can learn a lot from you.
Thank you :)
Hey @karenb54 I have also been enjoying taking part in your garden journey. I can't get the vid to load probably because I'm on my phone atm but when I get back to my computer you can bet I will again try and watch the video.....keep up the good work and take care of that knee
Thank you, I hope its worth the wait lol :)
Hi, Karen,
Thanks for sharing your garden with us! It is truly lovely!
It was also nice to hear your voice, and your fur baby barking! :D
😄😇😄
Them 2 never bldy shut up, they bark just for sake of barking lol :)
Well done karen, check uncle google for multi coloured shrubs that will live in your area..
Then you can cut them into chook shapes and wait for some eggs.
You really need help you mad buga lol
yeah, but you ain't sad today. I got a laugh didn't I
You always make me smile with your cheek lol
INSPIRATIONAL. Love this feel good story. Keep it up, and keep posting. Following you, UPVOTED.
Thank you very much :)
Honestly you should be really proud of your work, you have come a long way down the path of success
Really kreatif my sister @karen54.
If you can see the picture in my story ,, and you can value ??
That's my sister's work
Thank you :)
You are welcome .. i am friend jlufer
Sorry don't understand :)
I'm just saying, I'm a close friend of the jlufer in steemit
Ahh got ya now :)
Thank you very much dear friend @ karenb54 for the update of your garden, this beautiful, congratulations for the great work,
you have a good night
Thank you for the lovely visit @jlufer :)
It's so lovely! I've subscribed your youtube channel:)
Oh Thank you :)
They are all growing and blooming so nicely! Really pretty.
Thank you :)
I just browsed through your posts to see what 'disability' you were talking about. I see that it's Fybromylagia. I instantly know your struggle. I sort of have the same condition. Stay strong :)
I also have chronic pain, osteoarthritis, nerve pain plus others, thank you and you :)
oh wow, that's a whole collection... :(
Plus a ripped abd dieased cartridge and asthma, If I was a dog they would put me down lol
Noooo.. dogs have good healthcare (insurance) these days ;-)
But that's quite a lot! You're not collecting them as a hobby are you?
I hope the pain is manageable. It's so much.. you probably have an entire meal of pills every morning i guess?
I wish you all the best health for the future
@karenb54
quite inspirational for many...thanks for sharing...you a special person indeed...
Thank you I appreciate it :)
welcome dear...do visit my blog and find an nice short story of family...you will love it...
I am doing my rounds will be with you soon :)
ok maam...wish you all the best and will be waiting patiently for you....
Thank you :)
congratulations, it is nice to know that you write about what you love doing and it is paying up for you.
Thank you for the visit :)
Nice!!!
I love your posts. Everything you've accomplished is very inspiring to me! Teach me how you stater gardening so i can get mine growing ;) hhaha thanks for sharing
Thank you, buy a few starter plants pot them, water them and see them grow, you will love that feeling :)
Wow very nice!! Congrats on giving your steem profits such a nice use!! Fresh and uplifting indeed.
Thank you, Its my Steemit garden :)
Thank you for sharing!! I will upload pics of my garden too. I love plants.... I have tomatos, zuchinni, cucumbers, a couple potatoes and lots of aromatic and edible plants.
Fab I look forward to seeing it :)
You are such an inspiration! Thanks for being on steemit. Thanks for sharing your story! Keep steeming!
Thank you so much :)
I just started my first garden this year and it is very rewarding :) Following you for progress reports :)
Thank you very much :)
Beautiful video, I am happy to hear you have brought your smile back to your face. Don't ever lose this feeling friend.
Always here to cheer you on! Hugs!
I am fighting through the pain, thankfully all the hardwork is done now it gets easier, Thank you for being so kind :)
I will always wish you nothing but good. You have a good heart, you deserve it! Cheers to many more good things!
it's lovely. thanks for sharing
Thank you for visiting :)
The garden seems really nice, it seems better than most can grow and upkeep - the best thing is that you can always learn more and do things better next year. Even though you don't control everything.
If I can recommend something, write some memos for yourself. What was good, what was bad, what could have been done differently. Plan for next year and if something went wrong, you can try to find out why.
This way you'll notice how your garden is improving every year in leaps :)
That's a good idea thank you ill do that :)
Not boring at all! May I make a suggestion? Grow some vegetables in pits, it is very rewarding! From the look of where you are I would suggest lettuces to begin. Scatter several seeds over the top of your pit and lightly cover with soil and in a few weeks you can harvest. You should get at least 3 harvests. Good luck and happy gardening!
I am intending ro be more adventurous next year, I'll definitely try lettuce Thank you :)
Thanks for sharing! I will have to check out more of your blogs! Spiffy "T" too!
Thank you so much :)
Very nice flower garden. Are you going to grow vegies next?
Yeah I am going to attempt a few next year :)
Cool! Check out my blogs for tips. Maybe I can help.
Thank you I will :)
So glad you found something you love!
Thank you for the visit :)