One of the best places I've found to observe nature has been on the golf course. I'm not really a very good golfer (been known to just pick up my ball on occasion), but I love being out on the courses with friends and family. Right from the beginning, I've always had a little … Continue reading Sunday Feature: Wildlife on the Golf Course
Carrots
I don't think there is anything as tasty as a carrot pulled fresh from the garden. The grocery store carrots really can't hold a candle to them. I've tried to grow them in rows in the garden like you're supposed to, but, like many things I try to grow in nice rows, doesn't always work. … Continue reading Carrots
Yarrow
I have had yarrow in my gardens for years, but I think that as much as I've tried to embrace it, I have finally decided I just don't like it. I love it in the wild, out in the prairies and fields, but in the garden it tends to be messy, overgrown, floppy, often rather … Continue reading Yarrow
Sunday Feature: Peggy’s Pix of the Week
August Tomatoes
My tomatoes have really enjoyed the weather this summer. They've grown like gangbusters and starting to produce some beautiful red fruit. I planted four varieties this year: Park Seed Co. Sweet Million Cherry Tomatoes: Burpee Better Boy Burpee Roma VF Burpee Big Boy All have lots of green and red fruit on them. The first … Continue reading August Tomatoes
Whoops-Giant Zucchini
I go on vacation for a week, then got busy and forgot to check the status of the vegetable garden. Not a good idea this time of the year. I have HUGE zucchinis and summer squash. They are the size of kiddie baseball bats and each weigh about 4 lbs. This is not good! When … Continue reading Whoops-Giant Zucchini
Sunday Feature: Kiawah Island, SC – overview
Kiawah Island SC is by far one of our most favorite places to vacation. This summer was our fifth time visiting and it's a place we never get tired of. It's one of those special "away" places with tons to do for the whole family. There's the 10 miles of gorgeous beaches of course, … Continue reading Sunday Feature: Kiawah Island, SC – overview
Gladiolas from the Farmers Market
Gladiolas are one of my favorite flowers to have around the house. They are just so dramatic, colorful and cheerful. With so many colors to choose from, it's usually hard to decide. If you've ever seen a field of gladiolas, it's quite a sight! My local farmers market has a wonderful local fresh flower vendor. … Continue reading Gladiolas from the Farmers Market
Sunday Feature: My Michigan
A Sunday photo collage of things that remind me of many summers spent in Northern and Upper Peninsula Michigan. One sighting can throw me back to being 10 years old.
Yet another problem area addressed
As I've worked on the problem areas in the front yard, I created another sore spot in the area where we moved the Annabelle hydrangeas from. On the north side of the house were the 4 hydrangeas and a row of Hicks yews. The hydrangeas had to go because they were just too big for … Continue reading Yet another problem area addressed