I saw your note about the garden club meeting this weekend. I think planting the new rose bushes is a great idea. The soil in the back bed has been sitting empty for a while now and it could use some bright color. I have a few extra bags of compost that I can bring to help amend the soil before we plant. Have the new tools arrived yet? I remember you mentioned ordering a pair of pruning shears and a new spade. I'm also planning to bring some of those tomato starters if anyone wants them. I started them from seed and they are looking really strong so far. We should also talk about the fall schedule. Anyway, I'll see you Saturday morning around 9 AM. Let me know if you need me to pick up anything else on the way.

Hey, I saw your question about the online course. I think the platform is really user friendly and the modules are broken down into easy to follow sections. I finished the first three lessons already and I learned a lot about the basics of the subject. The instructor is very engaging and provides helpful examples. I would recommend setting aside at least an hour for each lesson so you can go through the material without rushing. There are also quizzes at the end of each module which help reinforce what you learned. Let me know if you want to study together sometime. I found a great coffee shop near the campus that has really good wifi and a quiet atmosphere. Anyway, good luck with the course. I think you will really enjoy it.