I found the above berry (and two others) growing in my front yard this morning. Yup, even on this chilly autumn day (big difference in temperature today…feels more like autumn or early winter). I had planted a strawberry plant this past spring and didn’t expect any fruit until next spring. And as I was wheelingContinue reading “A Mid-Autumn Surprise”
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A Mid-Autumn Surprise
I found the above berry (and two others) growing in my front yard this morning. Yup, even on this chilly autumn day (big difference in temperature today…feels more like autumn or early winter). I had planted a strawberry plant this past spring and didn’t expect any fruit until next spring. And as I was wheelingContinue reading “A Mid-Autumn Surprise”
Still My Favorite…
Though this has not been my best year for the garden–mostly because of this years experiment of seeing how close I can plant things and then neglect–I’ve still managed well enough. But tomatoes are by far still my favorite vegetable to grow. The one pictured above I ate today, and even though it is closerContinue reading “Still My Favorite…”
Still My Favorite…
Though this has not been my best year for the garden–mostly because of this years experiment of seeing how close I can plant things and then neglect–I’ve still managed well enough. But tomatoes are by far still my favorite vegetable to grow. The one pictured above I ate today, and even though it is closerContinue reading “Still My Favorite…”
Color and Flavor
Despite the fact that I’ve had a mediocre year (at best) with the garden I’m still managing to harvest a few delectables…picked a variety of peppers tonight and added a few to pasta sauce (spicy!). Beautiful aren’t they?
Color and Flavor
Despite the fact that I’ve had a mediocre year (at best) with the garden I’m still managing to harvest a few delectables…picked a variety of peppers tonight and added a few to pasta sauce (spicy!). Beautiful aren’t they?
Natural Beauty…illuminated
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Natural Beauty…illuminated
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Refrigerator Pickles
A next door neighbor gave me a few cucumbers and hot peppers today. Still having a couple cucumbers hanging on their vines I wanted to preserve these so I made a quick batch of refrigerator pickles. These are so easy to make (and you can make them with almost any vegetable). Combine the vegetables andContinue reading “Refrigerator Pickles”
Refrigerator Pickles
A next door neighbor gave me a few cucumbers and hot peppers today. Still having a couple cucumbers hanging on their vines I wanted to preserve these so I made a quick batch of refrigerator pickles. These are so easy to make (and you can make them with almost any vegetable). Combine the vegetables andContinue reading “Refrigerator Pickles”
Who (or what) has been Eating My Corn?
A few days ago I noticed one of my cornstalks was either knocked or pulled down, and it looked like it was partially eaten. It annoyed me but I brushed it off thinking it was some neighbor kids who pulled it out and a rat nibbled on the fallen stalk. Well, it’s been going onContinue reading “Who (or what) has been Eating My Corn?”
Who (or what) has been Eating My Corn?
A few days ago I noticed one of my cornstalks was either knocked or pulled down, and it looked like it was partially eaten. It annoyed me but I brushed it off thinking it was some neighbor kids who pulled it out and a rat nibbled on the fallen stalk. Well, it’s been going onContinue reading “Who (or what) has been Eating My Corn?”
Sweet Reward
The first major haul from the front yard garden. I’ve been eying them for a few days…some were so ripe the fell from the vines themselves. Tomato sauce tomorrow. Sweet reward.
Sweet Reward
The first major haul from the front yard garden. I’ve been eying them for a few days…some were so ripe the fell from the vines themselves. Tomato sauce tomorrow. Sweet reward.
It’s Almost Time…
Beautiful aren’t they? While most of my vegetables grow in the front of my house I have two grapevines that have all but taken over my back yard. For the past few years I’ve said I was going to make wine, and a couple years ago I even purchased this antique grape press (click hereContinue reading “It’s Almost Time…”
It’s Almost Time…
Beautiful aren’t they? While most of my vegetables grow in the front of my house I have two grapevines that have all but taken over my back yard. For the past few years I’ve said I was going to make wine, and a couple years ago I even purchased this antique grape press (click hereContinue reading “It’s Almost Time…”
Lush
Just a couple mid-summer garden photos. Everything is starting to bear fruit. Vibrant colors and flavors. Lush.
Lush
Just a couple mid-summer garden photos. Everything is starting to bear fruit. Vibrant colors and flavors. Lush.
After the Rain…
By now regular readers of this blog have probably figured that I enjoy taking photos; I have since I’ve been a teen. I gave it up for a few years–for various reasons–but with the ease of digital cameras today I’d be hard pressed to find out why a person wouldn’t want to take pictures…take aContinue reading “After the Rain…”
After the Rain…
By now regular readers of this blog have probably figured that I enjoy taking photos; I have since I’ve been a teen. I gave it up for a few years–for various reasons–but with the ease of digital cameras today I’d be hard pressed to find out why a person wouldn’t want to take pictures…take aContinue reading “After the Rain…”
Urban Simplicty 