Tuesday, November 22, 2016
Tuesday, October 25, 2016
New Rustic Garden Beds at Bealtaine Cottage
IT'S BEEN AGES SINCE I WROTE ON THIS BLOG AND I HOPE TO START IT UP AGAIN. SOMETIMES LIFE GETS IN THE WAY.
I LOVE TO FOLLOW THIS LOVELY, IRISH, LADIES VIDEO BLOGS ABOUT HER COTTAGE AND GARDENS. THOUGHT OTHERS MIGHT, TOO!
I LOVE TO FOLLOW THIS LOVELY, IRISH, LADIES VIDEO BLOGS ABOUT HER COTTAGE AND GARDENS. THOUGHT OTHERS MIGHT, TOO!
Monday, February 10, 2014
Tuesday, November 19, 2013
Sunday, July 07, 2013
Friday, May 31, 2013
Wednesday, May 22, 2013
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Mothers Day Surprise!
Yes, I know, this is a Satellite dish but how does this mesh with the title of this post? Well, here is the story behind it.
A few years ago they came out to change our satellite dish to a new model and did not remove it from our property. As soon as I saw it I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it. A birdbath that I would mosaic and place out front.
Hubby got as far as attaching it to a pvc pipe but I could never figure out exactly where I wanted it so it laid around for a couple of years.
Since we are very frugal with our money and had some unexpected expenses this year, one right after the other, I told hubby to be sure and not spend any money on Mothers Day this year. "It's time to put the birdbath up." I said.
So, here is where it stands in the corner of our fenced in area of the front of our little yard where the furbabies are allowed to run and play and do their business every day. I will now get out all my mosaic tesserae that I keep in boxes and begin the project in earnest. More pics to follow on this project as it goes along. Have a blessed day!
Wednesday, May 01, 2013
GMO Labeling Bill Introduced in Congress
GMO Labeling Bill Introduced in Congress
Please sign this letter to your Senators to get the "Label It" bill passed. Yours as well as all your loved ones and future generations health and lives depend on it~!~
Please sign this letter to your Senators to get the "Label It" bill passed. Yours as well as all your loved ones and future generations health and lives depend on it~!~
Sunday, April 28, 2013
Pluerry™, Peacotum™ and NectaPlum®
Pluerry™, Peacotum™ and NectaPlum®There are some very exciting new hybrids in the fruit tree industry and I, among many are looking forward to growing these trees.
It is possible to now grow trees in the deep south that we never thought possible before such as Cherry, as well as Raspberries; something unheard of before! Don't worry, this has nothing to do with GMO, but is simple hybridizing and root grafting techniques that have allowed this to come into being.
Another thing I am very excited about is the ability to plant many more fruit trees on our properties than ever before. With "Summer Pruning" and "Close Planting" we can now grow enough trees to have a large orchard on as little as 1/4 acre!
Dave Wilson's Nursery site has much information on all of these subjects, so set aside some time to go visit them through the links here. You won't be sorry!
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Here is a free 5.00 coupon for Swanson Vitamins!
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Hubby's/Son's Shop
Getting my husbands/sons shop out there in cyberland. Has been in business for over 40 yrs. Excellent work done and works with you on your deductible. A win-win all the way around.
Custom painting has been a winner in many car shows over the years and in car magazines.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
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Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Friday, March 15, 2013
Paradise Lot: Two Plant Geeks, One-Tenth of an Acre, and the Making of an Edible Garden Oasis in the City by Eric ToensmeierMy rating: 5 of 5 stars
I really loved this book and will be re-reading it many times. This is not for the casual gardener, though. It is for the permaculture nut who cares about the world at large and your food security intensely.
These two gentlemen took their 1/10th acre Duplex lot and turned it into a food haven of fruits and vegetables of mostly perennials. (that which returns each year)
Some people have not liked their adding personal info to the book about their falling in love with their future wives, but I thought they introduced this into the book naturally and wonderfully.
If you are a true plant geek, and this is your passion as it is mine, I can assure you that you will get a lot out of this book.
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Thursday, March 07, 2013
Thursday, February 21, 2013
ALABAMA PIE: Scrumptious Lemon!
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TOP BATTER:
2 1/2 c. flour
1/2 c. butter or lard 3 tsp. baking powder 2 eggs 2 c. sugar 1 c. sweet milk
Sift together flour and baking powder. Combine butter and sugar and cream thoroughly. After adding well beaten eggs, add milk and sifted dry ingredients alternately. Set aside while you make the other part.
LOWER PART:
1 beaten egg
2 tsp. flour 1 lg. lemon grated rind and juice 1 c. sugar 1 c. table molasses
Combine all ingredients for bottom of pie. Pour into unbaked pie shells. Spoon top batter over this mixture. Bake at 350 degrees for 35 or 40 minutes. Makes 3 (8 inch) pies.
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Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Monday, February 18, 2013
Fruit Tree Planting Day
I spent the morning planting some fruit trees that I have had heeled in by the compost bins. It was such a beautiful day that I knew I better get a move on with them, especially since I have more coming!
I found an old nursery pot behind one of the sheds and sterilized it for the newest baby. The nursery I started buying from http://www.leggcreekfarm.com/ in TX gives you a free tree with every order so since it is a little whip, I give them a good start in a nursery pot with great compost/potting soil mixture that I make up myself. They take off like a rocket and that winter can be planted in the orchard. This one is a "Wild Pear" which I must do some research on. I think it will need a mate for pollination as most pears do. The prices are great at this nursery and their plants are especially for we in the deep south, unlike many nursery trees, so you can be assured that they will grow.
I hope everyone had a great Presidents Day and Valentines Day. I know I did! Later gator!
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