It has been a busy time. I am in for a cup of tea before going back out to do one last garden task. The flea beatles are having a feast on my...
I hope you have success catching and moving those babies Netty. Way way way far away. Kind of a little worse than trying to catch a greased pig...
Today I harvested the Rhubarb in the lower garden and called a neighbour to come and collect it. She was thrilled and makes rhubarb cake for many...
Those look great Clay! My Dad used to have all of his strawberries in large pots and half oak barrells. They always looked so nice and stayed so...
Thank you for sharing that beauriful photo. I cannot get enough of the Wisterias, they are so breathtaking. I feel like I should be riding a...
MG - I always have to buy green pears from the fruit vendor ( not sprayed like the grocery pears) and ripen them indoors. Pear are funny in that...
That is great advice Sjoerd, thanks. It is really wonderful that you can go see your suppliers and have found someone reliable. Are those the...
The smoke has lifted a wee bit today so lots was done early. It is inside time for a coffee now. It will be a little cooler today at 29 with a...
Take care of your back Jane. You are such a busy lady that will be a tough one to rest. May I suggest an extra glass of wine??? :-)
Today was an early morning mowing of the driveway with the push lawn mower. Before the heat and the smoke settle in. I have yet to string the...
That's a bummer Sjoerd. Remember all of the advice you gave your Bride last summer my dear friend. Invest in rest. [IMG]
Thank you everyone - I appreciate it. :-) I'm very happy to be leaving the flowers this year. Sjoerd - my starts were about 1/3 of the size of...
Jewell that looks beautiful! It is so good for the heart and mind to create music. Good for you for finding something new. I really like the...
I do the same tractor bucket trick for the wild raspberries :-) Good idea with the double gloves. I use welding gloves but they are so bulky I...
This is my second year of a new variety and location of strawberries. Half of the bed is two year old plants this summer, and the other half is...
Your garden is so beautiful DHR. All of your knowledge and hard work certainly pays off. Life has been extremely busy but I still go back and...
You're welcome Daniel :) I agree with the silver lining philosophy. I think I may have a better corn year this year, as well as peppers, squash...
What a beautiful and peaceful piece of paradise you have there Sjoerd and Sjoerd's Bride. So gorgeous. You tugged at my wisteria heart strings....
@Daniel W - great job overwintering your peppers! They look amazing! Is that a first try for you to do that? Would you do it again?
Today the greenhouse was organized so that I can move around to water. The grow lights and heated soil cable are off for now, and peppers could...
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