A life of whimsey

Jan 8, 20162 min read

Looking Forward to Spring.

I don’t know about you, but not long after Christmas the itch for spring sets in. I enjoy the somewhat slower pace that comes with a...

Feb 5, 20141 min read

An Amaryllis Blooms

My Aunty Nancy had asked me to share the progress of my amaryllis as it bloomed so I thought I’d make a little movie to show you all the...

Nov 6, 20121 min read

Planning For Early Spring. . . By Forcing Bulbs Indoors

On the Saturday before surgery Nicole came over and we spent a couple of hours planting a variety of bulbs in pots.(Okay we probably...

Feb 24, 20122 min read

There’s Always Something New To Learn

Two seasons ago I harvested leeks from the garden as late as I dared and left a few in the ground to see just how long they would last...

Feb 23, 20121 min read

And We Have. . . .

Germination!!! Whoo Hoo! Another excellent cure for the winter blues. And considering the estimated 10 centimeters of snow headed our way...

Mar 23, 20111 min read

African Violets. . . Solace On A Snowy Spring Morning

Peering out of the dining room window early this morning, I sighed as I beheld yet another snowy start to my day. It’s spring. . . In...

Feb 8, 20111 min read

Fresh Homegrown Leeks At The End Of January!

I’ve been trying a few veggie storage experiments. Check this out! Cool Hey?

Jan 8, 20091 min read

Snow

The snow is blowing down on a slant. Large fluffy flakes are piling up on the bird bath. Sedum peek from under their little snow caps....

Jan 1, 20092 min read

A New Year

The sun is shining, and it’s still very cold on this first day of 2009. Henry and I spent New Year’s Eve with a group of friends at Bart...

Dec 30, 20082 min read

Holidays

It’s Tuesday and Henry, Jesse and Jada have left to visit our friend Russ out at his cabin. They may sleep over tonight. That leaves...