Sjoerd, you give me too much credit. "once again you have shown us your quality credentials" when actually I'm just very frugal! Husband says I...
Sjoerd, a few years ago "mesclun" was all the rage, and a small packet of seeds was outrageously expensive. I looked at the ingredients, and found...
Good Monday, all! I had plans to plant today, but the high winds and rather chilly temperatures drove me back inside. I did get some barn clean-up...
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Today has been busy outside--husband tilling, me planting, and some major pruning of rosemary, apple trees, and roses. We are going to have a...
While my husband tilled up another raised bed, I planted sugar peas in another. I have "mesclun" mixed up to put in a planter, and that along with...
Sjoerd, we all enjoy going out to your garden with you and seeing what is popping up. Please tell the Bride that her arrangement of the three...
Dianne, that Japonica is gorgeous! About the green patches in the drive--have you tried salt? It kills, is cheap, and you don't need a truck! The...
Your garden is whimsical, colorful, and must be such a pleasure for you! Thank you for sharing with us.
Netty, you and Sargent are brave and very good neighbors! This morning is chilly, so I'm cleaning house (currently taking a break from dusting...
Dianne, so sorry one of your children is still suffering. I didn't intend to make light of the virus and its effects, but to let everyone know...
Sjoerd, cottage loaves are small (about 8 inches long by 3 inches wide, and after rising, are about 9 inches high) and bumpy on top because they...
Ah Thursday--high winds, cool temperatures--kitchen day! I hope you all have a good Thursday. No sore arm yet from the vaccination, and that...
If you make a clean cut and remove the broken limbs, then prune any unwanted growth when it starts to recover, your elderberry will likely be...
[ATTACH] We definitely need a bigger door mat. Smaller cats are not an option. At least Buddy has a nice soft pillow for his chin to rest on.
Happy St. Patrick's Day to you! My in-laws were "professionally Irish" so it is not my favorite holiday. This afternoon I get my first Covid...
Mondays are a fine day, if you are retired! It was chilly this morning, only 48 degrees, so I haven't done much outside. I did get some house...
What a wonderful family! You certainly have an intelligent, talented heritage to enjoy.
Dianne, there is an on-going and sometimes acrimonious debate among Texans about beans in chili. I made a black bean and turkey chili with...
The highway is a state highway, not an interstate, and there is very little noise. We have trees along our fence line and that is a great noise...
