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Hoe there girl
After my hectic morning yesterday, I decided to spend the afternoon in the relative safety of the pasture garden-to-be. Our neighbor came over the other day and harrowed the area for us to help get the clumps of grass and weeds somewhat under control so there is room for the plants we prefer to … Continue reading
Temporary thaw
After weeks of below freezing temperatures, rain and bluster, this week started with sun and warmth…aaaah….making working outside a pleasure again. I don’t know how long it will last, so I’m trying to take advantage.
The only thing in bloom right now is the Asian pear tree which seemed to thrive on the much cooler temperatures. … Continue reading
Froggy went a huntin’
Well, actually, Froggy didn’t do the “hunting”, we did.
Jett is fascinated with toads. Every night he clambers under our porch steps and the basketball hoop stand looking for toads, big and small. Then he puts them in a little cage and just stares at them until bedtime. Then he lets them go and the whole … Continue reading
Garden Geek
Call me a garden geek, but it’s really exciting when tiny plants start popping where you simply put a teeny tiny seed under some dirt with a sprinkling of water. Our last minute lettuce is thriving: beautiful baby leaf lettuce just like I used to buy from a bag! And almost all the carrots have … Continue reading