A week in the garden update:Things are really coming along. We are now getting squash, zucchini, and sometimes peppers daily. I expect to get tomatoes in the next few weeks. I look forward to gathering flowers as well as an apron full of garden produce. The butternut squash … [Read more...] about A stroll through the garden…
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Lights in the garden
As the garden has been growing and changing, I came across a picture that said something about adding lights to your garden area to enjoy. Carlie had asked if we could have a party at home for her birthday, so I began thinking... "how lovely would it be, if we added lights in the … [Read more...] about Lights in the garden
Ole Blue
Meet Ole Blue... Abram's "new" tractor! I can not begin to tell you how long this boy has been wanting a tractor of his own. He has GREAT plans, some of which he laid out to me last night at the dinner table. And I pray that his plans come to fruition! He's got a sharp mind and … [Read more...] about Ole Blue
Scenes from home…
I have a deep, deep love of home. I want to make it such a place that everyone who enters the doors of our home feels welcome, safe, comfortable, and happy.It's the place I long to go to when I am away. It's the place I love to be at when I am here. I love it that my family … [Read more...] about Scenes from home…
How does your garden grow?
If I were to browse through this blog for our history in the garden, you might see some success... but more often than not, we were big fat gardening failures. But that's ok, because when you fail, you learn. Nevertheless, we had desire to improve and to make this garden a … [Read more...] about How does your garden grow?