We’re Out!
We’ve finally finished our move, and have almost settled in at my mother’s place (which is where we’ll be staying while our house is being built). It was kind of sad to leave our little house (it was just under 800 square feet at the …
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One more week and counting…
A few more photos until I have time for a “real” post. Our first cherry crop is well on its way!
What’s in Your Garden?
Chelee recently posted photos of her veggie garden and patio, with an invitation to share what’s going on in our own back yards. Since we’re moving in less than two weeks, I haven’t planted anything new, but there are many things that are happily shooting …
Spring Babies
Many of you have been posting photos of your gorgeous spring babies recently, so I thought I would get in on the action and show you some photos of what’s been hatching here on the urban homestead. I was out taking a peek to see …
More Garden Shots
We’re busy packing these days (just over two weeks until we move!), so I’m afraid I can’t muster up much more than a few more garden photos. Irises are popping up all over the place. The Concord grapes have such pretty pink leaves. I think …
Spring Garden
I love spring! Everything is so green, and the air smells incredible. Here’s what’s going on around the garden. The lilacs are largely responsible for the sweet smelling air. This one sits at the edge of the veggie garden, and there’s a white one in …
The Secret Garden
Thank you all for the nice birthday wishes!My daughter and I finally made it out for our “high tea” date today at our favorite tea house, The Secret Garden. We’d planned to go for Bee’s birthday last month, but every week between then and now …
Weekend Goodies
The first week in May is always fun for me, the biggest reason being that my favorite local potters club always holds its semi-annual pottery sale on the first Saturday in May. My mom and I were there when the doors opened as we always …
Yummy Apple Muffins
With the warm weather we’ve been having lately, some of the apples that we’ve had stored in the garage (we got 70 pounds last fall when they were cheap) are finally starting to go bad. I’m really happy with how well they’ve kept though, and …
