I submit for your consideration mystery plant #2. Both of our mystery plants seem to be fairing well in our garden…we just wished that we knew exactly what they were! : )
Category: gardening
Mystery Plant #1
I submit, for your consideration, mystery plant #1. I know that these grew from some kind of seed that either my children or myself planted in these boxes. What I don’t know, is what it was…if anyone knows, please let me know and rest assured, I’ll keep up with my garden journal a little better from here on out!! :…
Totebag Updates
I had the privilege of speaking for a while with my dear friend, Maribel, yesterday. I already owned the book but it was a first glance at her square foot garden that really gave me the “itch” to have a couple of my own. We’re still learning. I’m sure it’s going to be a life long process but I’m looking…
Drying Herbs
These are the herbs that we gathered from our garden this morning. We love herbs…they are very versatile…from gifts to kitchen seasonings…to just a natural air freshener for your home, they are a wonderful and useful addition to any yard. Storing herbs couldn’t be easier. Using fresh herbs would be the best use, but it is nice to dry and…
1st Harvest
It’s not much, but we were so excited to pick our first harvest this morning! Rosemary, lavender, thyme, 1 eggplant, 2 cherry tomatoes and 2 banana peppers. I guess the cherry tomatoes will be a quick snack for someone in my home…but there are lots more for yummy salads growing outside on the vines right now. We are also seeing…
Laundering Diapers
It was right after 5 this morning when I snapped this picture. There is something to be said for hanging laundry in the early morning hours. You can see God’s grace and beauty in every direction. Everything smells sweet and the birds chirp so softly….it was pleasant and such a wonderful way to start a day. First, let me apologize…
Little Plum Trees
The plum trees are “awakening”. I need to do some research about the proper pruning and care for these little growing trees!