Tag Archives: garden
June Challenge Update
Now that summer’s (finally) in full swing, it’s time for a gardening challenge update. Plant: most of my planting was done back in spring, but I have added succession carrots, bush beans (purple, green and wax), lettuce, more zinnias and … Continue reading
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Spring Challenge Update
I haven’t been updating a lot on my challenging adventures here on the blog, but I do regularly update on my Garden page. I’m participating in the Independence Days Challenge and the Growing Challenge: Seed to Seed this year. Here’s … Continue reading
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Spring Break Gardening
This week is spring break and I’m planning to enjoy the time off on my vacation. The sunny location I’m visiting is right in my own yard. I spent today outside in the gardens, cleaning up and getting ready for the growing … Continue reading
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On the Bright Side
I’m usually an optimist, and depressing is just not my style. Sure, times are hard, but walking outside and taking in all the beauty around me makes me smile. More daffodils are opening. I can imagine what this patch will … Continue reading
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Victory Garden
In the last few days, our temperatures have gotten up to the high 50′s and I’ve been taking my seedlings out for some sunlight and throwing open the windows. It feels so good to have fresh air flowing through the … Continue reading
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Sick and Tired
I’ve spent the last 24 hours with a stomach bug. I hate being stomach sick. But I’m really sick and tired of winter. Now, normally, I love snow. I like that winter is cold, and I enjoy getting outside to … Continue reading
