Alright, it was finally time to start the actual build. Enough thinking about it, time to get the tools out, and get started. We had all the supplies delivered to our house, with the items being stacked in our driveway. Now, if you have been following along with my ramblings, you will know that it…
Author: JP
Getting Started on The Deck
DISCLAIMER – I AM NOT A PROFESSIONAL. I AM VERY MUCH JUST A STUBBORN “I CAN DO THIS / FIGURING IT OUT AS I GO” TYPE OF PERSON. PLEASE USE YOUR DISCRETION WHEN FOLLOWING MY TIPS AND IT IS BEST TO RUN IT PAST AN ACTUAL PROFESSIONAL IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS OR WANT PROFESSIONAL ADVICE….
Deck Decisions – Step 1
This time last year, we knew we were going to start building a small, ground-level, deck once the ground thawed. Also this time last year, I built the deck about 100 times in my head. I don’t know about everyone else’s processes, but before starting a big project, I tend to do it many times…
Peas Let Me Share About My Garden
With the nice weather holding steady, we decided to do a little more work in the garden. I’m hoping that by properly planting things in some waves based on the temperatures they prefer, that we will not only have good harvests, but I will not feel overwhelmed getting everything in all at once. As you…
Deck Preparations
Recently, we tested the soil and found it suitable for leveling the yard. We spread piles of soil, resulting in a more even ground, and removed an irrigation line for deck construction. Plans are underway for a 13′ x 16′ deck, complemented by a gazebo and flower beds, aiming for completion before summer heat.
Gardening Days 2025 Kick-off
The time has finally come to get some plants into the ground. The temperatures are staying above freezing with the daytime temperatures steadily climbing to double digits daily. I love this time of year! I realize I haven’t updated the blog about some of the work we have done in the yard in the last…
3rd Winter’s Arrival
As expected, the third winter has arrived, bringing a dusting to the tops of all the mountains in the valley. Here in the base of the valley, we were graced with rain and a cooling of temperatures. However, spring will be back later this week, when we reach back up into the high teens and…
Garden Seed Prep
And we are back to gardening! Sort of….more preparations for the garden, but technically I had my hands in soil today, so I count that as gardening. Last year, I planted most of my seeds in February, which was WAY to early. If I had looked at my trusty spreadsheet, I would have realized that…
January Planting – Starting the Canna Lilies
I know, I know, it is too early to plant…and I learned my lesson last year when I had 4′ tomatoes in my living room in April. I promise I am not starting too early this time! What I have planted is our Canna Lillies. In the fall, I collected all sorts of seed pods…
JK Building The Dream 