-
What’s Growing
Corn in the middle. Flanked by squash and carrots and the teepee Broccoli and marigold Second year Swiss chard Onion blossom Fountain, path headed towards the pepper patch Plot where I dumped a bag of unknown seeds that had gotten all mixed up: poppy, dill, cilantro, lettuces Same plot, zoomed out Path looking towards the bee and butterfly corner Overstuffed pot: lettuce, mint, bee balm, curry, random thing in the middle with little white flowers, pineapple basil, lemon grass
-
Trees of our Choosing
When we put in the fire pit last fall, there was a very hairy section of the yard that had to be cleaned out. One by one over the past year, we started pulling out shrubs and trees to make room for a new cherry tree and pecan tree. There was no way these newbies would have room or the sun to grow with all the bushy and tall vegetation slammed into this one section of the yard. The goal…
-
Spring Gardening
I’ve been in a major rut when it comes to writing about our latest endeavors, but in my defense, the kids were on spring break this week, and one of the boys had a stomach bug and then strep throat. This was all after I had been sick with fever and chills for three days. Early in the week, I finally fired a load of bisque, so whenever I get back to Pullen to glaze, I should have a fun…
-
Holy Name Cathedral Dome Rising
I’ve felt wide open this week with the sunshine and warmer weather. My own students are on spring break, so there isn’t as much online activity, and I’ve been busy in the garden trying to encourage little sprouts with just enough moisture to help them sink in their roots. While driving to the Farmer’s Market on Wednesday, something bright and shiny caught my eye. I did a u-turn and made my way over to site of a new cathedral in…
-
Wrightsville Beach Girls Weekend Pictures
Flock of birds over the sound Pier at The Oceanic The seagull thought I was a little too close and took to the sky Ruffled feathers Seagull on the pier The jetty at the end of Wrightsville Beach Up close on the jetty Sunset over the sound Seagull watches out over the sound Sunset over the sound
-
Basil Has Sprouted!
I was slow this year, but I finally started seeds indoors. The off and on spring weather outside has been such a tease, and I’m checking my sprouts daily to see what pops up. So far I’ve started tomatoes, peppers, tomatillos, lavender, basil, and zinnias inside. The very first to sprout were … drum roll, please…. Basil, “Italian Genovese” Heirloom – Certified Organic Seeds See those tiny little sprouts? It only took a week. My most used herb each summer…
