Rambling around in the garden
Summer rolls along. It’s been so hot, too hot, here and in so many parts of the country. But we remain thankful for where we are: no fires around or […]
Tag Archives: gardening
Simple pleasures are the best ones
When you’re old(er), you’re constantly reminded that the simple things in life are the things that matter the most. The little things are the big things. Each day is a […]
And just like that, it’s May
Seriously, time flies whether you’re having fun or not, when you’re old. You go along doing your whatever it is that you do and noticing that spring is cool and […]
Some spring things
Spring trees are blooming or getting ready to bloom. Hyacinths and daffodils are blooming and tulip plants are up. We still get some pretty cold nights but things seems to […]
The Good Earth will provide
Each day in the summer I’m reminded how short the time that’s left could be, for the garden, for me, for humanity as a whole. As an individual, I can’t […]
Little bumble bee, we both know it’s August
I need to admit that all my life I never liked August much. I was always so busy stressing on the hateful winter that was coming, that I never took […]
If a fine August morning could last………..
Being retired, of course I still have a lot of things to do that take me out of my house. But my favorite kind of morning is one where the […]
I wanted garden excitement?
I wanted to catch the local groundhog. He ate some chicory and I know he will eat my tomatoes. So far I’ve caught 2 squirrels, 1 catbird, and 4 small […]
Now, some garden excitement!
It’s time to get out the old pickin’ basket. Things are getting good around here. The first Mortgage Lifter tomatoes are small but we have had way too much heat. […]
A little indoor gardening in the fall and winter
If you know me you know I’m just not happy if I’m not growing…..something. In the winter, it can be almost anything. But now I actually have a lot growing […]
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