July 3 – Greenhouse Update
We’ve been having a hot spell here in the Puget Sound area. The Man of the House goes outside as soon as he gets up and waters everything in the greenhouse, the crop cages and our small garden area. He … Continue reading →
Marsha Perry
June 22 – Crop Cages Report
The tomatoes and peppers in the crop cages are doing fine. The only problem we had was when they blew down. (Note the ties off to the left of the cages.) We finally got the earth staples, so we don’t think we’ll … Continue reading →
Throwback Thursday – Deer Burgers and Wildflower Mead
In June of 2009 . . . The Man of the House and I feasted on deer burgers featuring homemade buns. To wash it all down we had wildflower mead. (The mead, or honey wine, is made by the Man … Continue reading →
Just Flowers
Crop Cages
We wanted to plant vegetables on the south side of the house. It made perfect sense. They’ll get great sun and it’s protected from the wind. Plus, we’d rather spend time and energy on plants that can “sing for their … Continue reading →
First Tomato of 2015
From March 2008 – Garage Shelves
5/27/2015 Update – I originally posted this in 2008. The shelving plans are as useful today as they were back then. If we put a shelving unit in the RV garage these are the plans we’re going to use. When I … Continue reading →
Invasion!
This is our second summer at the new house. We’re hoping that this invasion, which we’ve experienced both years, isn’t the norm. The little guy in the photo is a tent caterpillar. He, and about a million of his buddies, … Continue reading →
Friday is Wine Making Day
In the future we plan to add a wine making area to the RV garage. Until then we’ve designated Fridays as Wine Making Days. That means that on Fridays I clear out of the kitchen and The Man of The … Continue reading →
