The summer garden is still alive and kicking. I was able to harvest my first cucumber and there is at least one more to harvest and 4 more tiny ones. If the weather holds out, those might grow big enough to harvest. (If you remember, the cucumber plant was one of the things that I… Continue reading Garden Update – September 2024
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Fall Garden 2024
The summer garden has not done nearly what I had hoped. But, as I said in my last garden post, there have been lessons learned. I ordered some seeds for fall planting from an Oregon based seed company – Territorial Seed Company. I planted some in my regular garden and then about 2 weeks later,… Continue reading Fall Garden 2024
Radish Seed Pod Pickles
umm…what in the world??? Radish Seed Pod Pickles? In looking at Pinterest or some other gardening something in the cyber world, I came across the fact that radishes go to seed in pods. And those pods are edible. In the spring, I was frustrated with my garden not producing well and knew it was likely… Continue reading Radish Seed Pod Pickles
Garden Update – August 2024
Time has flown by this summer and it feels like it’s been awhile since I’ve made a garden update. Gardening is a continuous learning process and learning is definitely something I’m doing this year! New seeds make all the difference!!!! Most of the seeds used this year are almost 10+ years old. When we got… Continue reading Garden Update – August 2024
Apple Cider Vinegar
*This post contains affiliate links which means if you click on them and buy something, I’ll earn a commission. Apple season is coming! We have 3 apple trees in the back yard and one of them is dropping apples to the ground. I think they have a bit of help in falling as several of… Continue reading Apple Cider Vinegar
Garden Update – July 2024
*This post contains affiliate links July is THE month for most of what we have in our backyard! All of the berries are ripening and with the heat starting, most of the rest of the garden is growing! We’ll start with fruit trees. We have three apple trees, a mulberry tree (technically a berry, I… Continue reading Garden Update – July 2024
A Day In The Life – July 2024
*this post contains affiliate links which means I’ll get a small commission if you buy something through one of the links below Whew what a day it has been and it’s only 2PM! Summer is here which means it’s backpacking season. I knew I wanted to get some food freeze dried to prepare for upcoming… Continue reading A Day In The Life – July 2024
Garden Update – June 2024
June has arrived and it’s been beautiful! The garden is growing, but I’m not expecting much this season. Thankfully the yard has a LOT of perennial plants which are producing well! I took these pictures at the end of the week, left to go backpacking for the weekend and came home to quite a bit… Continue reading Garden Update – June 2024
Tea Towels
(This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase something through this link, I’ll make a few cents) I started a new hobby this past winter and have continued as I wait for spring and all of the outdoor activities to begin – embroidery. Now that the outdoor activities have begun, I’ve set this… Continue reading Tea Towels
Strawberries
(This post contains affiliate links which means if you purchase from my link, I will make a few cents) It’s strawberry season here in the PNW. I’m very thankful for a u-pick farm nearby that has a variety of things I can pick. While they aren’t certified organic, they practice clean farming practices which we… Continue reading Strawberries