Tag Archives: gardening

Blooms in a drizzle

Good Monday Morning to you all.  I have no wit or wisdom or tale of woe to share this morning.  I’m so tired I can barely focus.  I did get out for a lovely walk Sunday morning and caught a bunch of flowers getting a bath in the summer rain we had. Have a goodContinue reading “Blooms in a drizzle”

lady lavender’s lovely libation

I raise a glass in honor of the bounty of summer my garden keeps bestowing on me and my 100th follower. I can’t recall which blogger I was reading lately who said we write these blogs for our readers and our followers.  I’ll agree somewhat.  I am delighted that 100 people out there follow meContinue reading “lady lavender’s lovely libation”

How does your garden grow?

Does what you grow in your garden get used on your plate, in your bath, or around your house?  How about all of the above?  or not at all? I’ve been playing with herbs and essential oils for years.  I’ve got book shelves lined with all sorts of information.  I’ve even got a mad scientistContinue reading “How does your garden grow?”

garden in spring

I had several compliments on how nice my garden looked when folks came over for brunch.  When I rush out the door in the morning most days I don’t take time to check out the garden.  After brunch on Sunday, I finally stopped and enjoyed a little time (or thyme) in my garden.  I saw thingsContinue reading “garden in spring”

We Rebuilt Together

This past Saturday was Rebuilding Together. One Saturday a year, all across the country and across Portland, we are doing home repair for low income elderly and disabled. I’ve told you about my baking endeavors to prepare for this day (more here and here), but what I didn’t tell you about were the countless hoursContinue reading “We Rebuilt Together”