One of the things I love most about this time of year is the game of hide and seek that goes on in the garden. It seems everyday I’m out in the garden finding new surprises. Here are a few of my most recent: A cluster of tomatoes!And it looks as though our six inch…

it doesn’t get much better than this. wanna slice? – come on over!

Clematis.I don’t know the variety of this clematis as it was on the half dead rack- and didn’t have a marker. However, I love it! Notice the back left, the paler purple is the remnant of a bloom that lost its pedals several weeks ago, however the middle has remained- as nearly a second bloom.

You may recall that I was having problems with critters in my garden. Maybe you didn’t know that last year I didn’t get a single zucchini because every time the plant would blossom it would get chomped off. So this year I put in some fencing and thus far it looks like I might beat…

I have often read that it is better to buy small compact plants at the nursery than tall leggy ones. However, despite this advice I often find myself searching for at least the most compact of the larger plants- always assuming that the larger the plant in the beginning the more fruitful it will become.…

If you enjoy watching the progression of our home renovations we will begin posting about them again at Our Playhouse.

While Sabina was here we picked out a paint color for my front door. I wanted something that would make it pop and would draw you in. We decided on Aztec brick by Benjamin Moore. I painted it yesterday and I”m thrilled with the results. BeforeUnfortunately, the after shot is taken at dusk so the…

My summer of working on the house has officially begun. It had slow beginnings today, but none the less it has started. I bought the color of stain I wanted for our headboard. Primed the front door- it’s ready to paint tomorrow. Primed the sun room. Should I paint the brick? Finished fencing in the…

Brecklyn and Talia left this morning. There were many tears shed by all over the last few days as our time together came to an end. When I suggested the girls come out for a visit this summer, I sort of assumed I would be relieved when they left. As I wanted them to come…

We had a wonderful weekend as a result of many fun guests! Pam/Mom came in town for a couple of days and treated us to lots of great food: grilled cheese at Melt, BBQ at B&M, and Thai at Mint Cafe. I had my end of the year voice recital. (Unfortunately I don’t have any…