Tag Archives: gardening

Is it done yet?

posted on
Refinished Drawers

After starting our re-finishing of the built-in cabinets/dresser in the master bedroom I was feeling really great about how it was going.  My plan to get this done in 2 weeks seemed doable. The stripping seemed to be getting the finish off and the sanding was revealing some really beautiful wood under it all.  YES, finally a job I could complete and have fabulous before and afters. WHATEVER! Then reality hits.  So the answer to is it done yet is simply a sigh of NO, not yet.  Unfortunately it’s always something and this time it’s my job slowing me down.

Continue Reading »

How does your garden grow?

posted on
Tomato Garden 2012

Ours seems to be kickin’ it! We planted our tomatoes a couple of weeks ago and they’re really showing off. I forgot to take a picture when we planted them but they were about an inch and a half tall. The grape tomatoes seem to have super powers. They’re the biggest and already have little ‘maters on them. I love having a big bowl of grape tomatoes on the counter for snacks in the summer time. DELICIOUS!

We have always planted a garden and we love the idea of walking out and picking fresh food right outside our door… but really ….

Continue Reading »

Tomato, Toemato, and Beans too!

posted on

Every year Richie looks forward to spring so he can plant his garden.  Since moving into this house we have not been able to have a garden because of the condition of the yard and all the work that was being done.  Finally after almost 2 years, he got a garden together and it really makes the yard come to life.  We planted tomatoes (grape, cherry, and big varieties) and green beans.  Everything is growing so well.  I’m drooling and can’t wait to cut into one.  Patience… it won’t be too much longer.