Yesterday was the first semi-warm day we have had in weeks. It’s been so cold and wet this winter! Lots of rain and even some snow flurries, which is rare. Gavin and I took advantage of the warmth to make some plans for this year’s garden.
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Garden Update 7/7
I forgot to tell you I would be out of town for the last two weeks. My little sister got married! Congratulations to Kristen and her new husband Kevin! It was ridiculously hot in southern California while we were there. Over 100 degrees for most of the trip. Tom tells me that it was hot…
Read More30 Days of Renewal – Day 21 – 6 Fruits and Veggies I Always Have in the Kitchen
I planted the garden this weekend! Pictures and info on what I planted to come. For today I thought I would tell you about the 6 most useful fruits and veggies I use on a regular basis. 1. Mire Poix Veggies – Carrots, Celery, Garlic, Onion – Okay I know this is actually four veggies,…
Read More30 Days of Renewal – Day 1
I can’t believe it’s been over a month since I last posted! Babies take up so much time! I keep imagining I will one day have that 3 hr block of free time I used to use to write and photograph posts. Now that is a dream. So, since I want my blog to be…
Read More38 Weeks + 3 days
I’m just stopping in to give you a quick update. I know I said in my last post that I was going to try posting more, but I have realized that was just wishful thinking. I have so little energy and unfinished tasks are piling up, so much has had to be pushed to the…
Read MoreGopher Madness
What do you do when for the third day in a row you go out to water the garden and find another plant has gone missing? Completely vanished without a trace. That makes twelve plants now; two strawberries, two lemon cucumbers, my crookneck squash and seven bush beans. 1. Kick yourself for being too lazy…
Read MoreLoving List
Things I am Loving This Week – This awesome article about personal creativity and blogging – Slushies made with my Magic Bullet, the greatest blender on earth. Just blend ice with fruit and juice until you have a Slushie! – Homemade Apricot Jam – Taking a walk and finding a few gorgeous horses living down…
Read MorePhoto Friday – Tomato Harvesting
Over 40 lbs harvested so far this Summer Have a wonderful and safe weekend
Read MoreSpring Pea and Baby Potato Salad with Yogurt
“Mom, can I pick some peas too?” The pea vines in front of me begin to tremble. I look down to see her tugging on a pea pod, pulling the whole vine to one side. “Whoa there sweetheart, you need to cut them off, not pick them. Pea vines are too fragile to just yank…
Read MoreA Backyard Garden Salad
Fiddling around in the garden has become part of my morning routine. After coming back from dropping my daughter off at school I usually make tea and head outside. I water, pull weeds, prune the tomatoes and inspect the lettuce for holes. Sometimes I harvest something, but usually I am checking out bugs. I never…
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Shoots and Roots 