I don't know if I mentioned to you that I have a garden. Well, I shouldn't say I have "a" garden. I have several. I have a front garden that has a few perennials, I have a back garden that I have yet to actually do anything to, and I have my vegetable garden.
I LOVE my vegetable garden. It is made up of two 4x10 raised boxes that my dad and I put together a few summers ago. Last year, I added metal posts (and mesh around those) about 2 feet around the whole thing to keep out the critters. This will be the third summer that I have my garden, and the first that I am going to experiment a little with what I put in it.
Two years ago, I had four tomato plants. I told myself I will NEVER do that again. I had more tomatoes than I could possibly ever eat. Or give away. Or donate. IT WAS RIDICULOUS!!!
So then last year, I planted only one tomato. And it didn't do as well as I thought. So I might try two this year.
Last year's fiasco was eggplant. I think I had 8 eggplant plants - which...is too much for any one city block, let alone my family.
So...this year...this year, I plan to plant potatoes (4 types). And artichoke. And carrots. And beets. I might try broccoli. And spinach. I might do lettuce. And peas.
It's actually really hard to decide. Because, you only have so much room, and you want to get things that you love. Carrots, I love. LOVE.
And the rest...well, the rest I can get at the farmer's market if I'm really desperate.
:)
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Wednesday, April 18, 2012
Thursday, January 5, 2012
Resolution Resolve
E & I are in bed napping. K is at daycare. J is at work.
The whole house is quiet.
And I really should be doing something productive. But I'm not. I'm here. Chatting with whoever will read this. Someday.
January 5th seems so close to new years - and somehow, I feel like it has been an eternity. And I still haven't decided on any resolutions. I've been reading a lot on other blogs about having a "year" word. Since I have resolved to NOT have any resolutions this year, a year word seems appropriate. And it's kind of a strange one.
Safe.
Yep. I want to be safe. I mean, I know I can't be protected, or protect my kids from EVERYTHING, but I think it's reasonable to be protected against the things you can. So this year, I will work on the safety of myself and my family. This includes having an emergency kit (with a fire extinguisher) in the car. This means having those safety ladders to get out of the second floor should there ever be a fire. This means having our fireplace redone so that we don't have this useless hunk of brick in our living room for fear of being gassed to death. This means creating a safe place for my kids to play in the basement where all their toys are easily accessible, and away from all the big people toys (like drills, and saws and stuff). This means having our water assessed. And the air in our house. And maybe even the walls. This also means having a rockin' garden again this year without any chemicals. And sticking as much as possible to a 100 mile diet, so we KNOW where our food comes from and what is in it.
Does anyone else have a year word they want to share?
The whole house is quiet.
And I really should be doing something productive. But I'm not. I'm here. Chatting with whoever will read this. Someday.
January 5th seems so close to new years - and somehow, I feel like it has been an eternity. And I still haven't decided on any resolutions. I've been reading a lot on other blogs about having a "year" word. Since I have resolved to NOT have any resolutions this year, a year word seems appropriate. And it's kind of a strange one.
Safe.
Yep. I want to be safe. I mean, I know I can't be protected, or protect my kids from EVERYTHING, but I think it's reasonable to be protected against the things you can. So this year, I will work on the safety of myself and my family. This includes having an emergency kit (with a fire extinguisher) in the car. This means having those safety ladders to get out of the second floor should there ever be a fire. This means having our fireplace redone so that we don't have this useless hunk of brick in our living room for fear of being gassed to death. This means creating a safe place for my kids to play in the basement where all their toys are easily accessible, and away from all the big people toys (like drills, and saws and stuff). This means having our water assessed. And the air in our house. And maybe even the walls. This also means having a rockin' garden again this year without any chemicals. And sticking as much as possible to a 100 mile diet, so we KNOW where our food comes from and what is in it.
Does anyone else have a year word they want to share?
Monday, December 5, 2011
Busy Summer
Well. It has been quite the summer! The last two weekends of May, we took a couple of trips. The first, we went to Sudbury, ON to visit my grandfather. It was a great visit, and the girls loved seeing their great-grandpa and GG. The second trip, we went to Toronto, ON, to visit my aunt and uncle and go to the zoo. Here are a couple of pictures of that trip.
June was spend mostly by me, in the garden. I have a small-ish vegetable garden - 2 4x10 raised beds - which I've had for 2 years. Last year, I grew a few too many things. I had more tomatoes than I could ever possibly eat, and more zucchini than I care to share with anyone. This year, I decided to change things up a bit. I think it's gone fairly well. I've been busy tending the garden for most of the summer - which has meant a combination of keeping it well watered, keeping weeds out, and putting up netting to keep the small animals (especially the little brown rabbit who has recently made his home in our backyard) out.
Here's a picture of the first and second pickings I've had this year. Pretty nice eh?
Now we're heading into September. My oldest is starting school on Wednesday. I will have to let you know how that goes. And, likely mid-month, I will have a third little girl grace us with her presence. I'm not sure how well having your baby start school goes with being pregnant, but I will keep you posted on that too.
September is also the month where I start do get ready for winter. My intentions are to make mittens for the 3 girls, maybe make a jumper or two for school, and try to get ready for the long winter ahead. I think I might try a few jams or preserves - something I started last year, but never finished. I will post any recipes that I try (and like) for you. I can't wait!!!
June was spend mostly by me, in the garden. I have a small-ish vegetable garden - 2 4x10 raised beds - which I've had for 2 years. Last year, I grew a few too many things. I had more tomatoes than I could ever possibly eat, and more zucchini than I care to share with anyone. This year, I decided to change things up a bit. I think it's gone fairly well. I've been busy tending the garden for most of the summer - which has meant a combination of keeping it well watered, keeping weeds out, and putting up netting to keep the small animals (especially the little brown rabbit who has recently made his home in our backyard) out.
Here's a picture of the first and second pickings I've had this year. Pretty nice eh?
Now we're heading into September. My oldest is starting school on Wednesday. I will have to let you know how that goes. And, likely mid-month, I will have a third little girl grace us with her presence. I'm not sure how well having your baby start school goes with being pregnant, but I will keep you posted on that too.
September is also the month where I start do get ready for winter. My intentions are to make mittens for the 3 girls, maybe make a jumper or two for school, and try to get ready for the long winter ahead. I think I might try a few jams or preserves - something I started last year, but never finished. I will post any recipes that I try (and like) for you. I can't wait!!!
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