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…
2025 Landscaping Ideas: Creating Our Perfect Outdoor Space
The author reflects on winter while planning summer landscaping changes, notably the addition of an above-ground pool in 2024. They envision a raised deck with a gazebo and leisure space, consulting local experts for suitable plants. The plan also includes removing cedars near the house and enhancing the fence, with the potential for additional projects.
2024 Growing Season Review
Since I slacked a bit at the end of last year with blog updates, I thought it would be best to review the 2024 growing season as a whole. Overall, it was a great growing season, especially with the cost of food being what it is. The fresh veggies are always great to have and…
2024 Year End Thoughts
Whew! What a whirlwind of a year. First, I am going to start this off, not with a new years resolution, but with an intentional plan. I looked back over the last few years December and January posts and saw a bit of a trend in what I was writing. Busy…always busy. Unfortunately, as I…
August & September Comparisons
Where has the time gone! Apparently, I have been slacking on updates and stories for the month of September. Though, I have been busy working on the yard and processing all the delicious food. My downtime for writing however has been taken over with teaching a new course this year. Reading a text book and…
JK Building The Dream 