Monthly Checklist for Home Repair
I just found this handy schedule of home maintenance items to do every month. It’s accompanied by a list of what’s on sale. Very handy!
Continue reading →Green Pepper Sunscald
We noticed a problem with the green peppers over the weekend. Many of the peppers in the greenhouse have discolorations on the side facing the sun. We think it’s sunscald. The affected area isn’t mushy or black like blossom end rot. … Continue reading →
Newspapers
Maybe we’re old fashioned, but the Man of the House and I still like reading newspapers. We read them online, but we also like reading newspapers that we can hold in our hands. When we started our lives together we … Continue reading →
Throwback Thursday – Peach and Cherry Liqueur
In the past we’ve made several batches of peach and cherry liqueur. Here’s how we did it: Peach Liqueur in Three Steps Peach Liqueur – Part One Peach Liqueur – Part Two Peach Liqueur – Part Three Cherry Liqueur in Three … Continue reading →
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 →
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 →
