Tag Archives: Garden and Flowers

The lettuce harvest is getting pretty slim right now. I think I’m done with the salad-sized harvests, and am down to just a few leaves for sandwiches. But more has been planted and hopefully there will be salads again in … Continue reading →

Since I have such a tiny area for gardening, I try to utilize every little bit of ground I can, so I often try to cram small veggies in between larger ones. I had pretty good success with my two … Continue reading →

DH has been busy with the woodworking again. This time it’s a planter box to go on the fence. Made, of course, of spare cedar fence slats. I’ve put some sedum in it, which hopefully won’t get too dried out … Continue reading →

Larry is pleased as punch (or more accurately, gin & tonic) with his newest sprinkler project. We love how it looks like it’s just hovering by the planter. It’s magic!

I had a busy afternoon yesterday in the garden. At this time of year, I’m starting to plant my annuals. By now, the tulip leaves have usually pretty much died down, but the daffodil leaves are still green and straggly. … Continue reading →

To keep the neighbor’s feral kitties out of my garden and new planter box. It has been a constant battle. Any bare batch of dirt more than a few square inches is apparently fair game for the cats. Especially the … Continue reading →

Larry’s been at it again. Having fun with his workshop, and getting rid of excess lumber. He came up with the idea to make some side tables for the patio out of more of the extra cedar fence boards we … Continue reading →

Over the weekend I saw these violas at the garden store, and couldn’t help bringing them home. The colors just made me happy. Today I was out in the garden, and noticed that in the next garden bed, the clematis … Continue reading →