Summer is my favorite time of the year. But now it’s done with for 2012 and I’ve finally accepted that the hot, sunny days are over. To celebrate the end of the very busy summer we had, we took a mini family vacation to Santa Cruz. Production of the heirloom tomatoes in my garden have… Continue Reading
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When Tomatoes Attack
In last year’s garden, I planted way too many tomatoes. This year, my plan for the garden was to plant two heirlooms and one red cherry. Well, mother nature didn’t like my plan. She decided that I only needed one heirloom tomato and that my garden should be filled with cherry tomatoes. Rogue cherry tomatoes… Continue Reading
Essence Of Now: Labor
The end of August/beginning of September is a busy time in Reno with the Best in the West Rib Cook-Off and people headed to and from Burning Man. We always partake in the Rib Cook-Off although this year we had to buy more than just ribs since one child went vegetarian on us. Instead of… Continue Reading
The August 2012 Garden Report
How is my garden doing so far this year you ask? Well, let me show you… Cherry Tomatoes Heirloom Tomatoes Thai Chilis (just one of the many pepper plants we are growing) Watermelon Pumpkin (or at least the two that have not yet died from the heat). Sugar Snap Peas Yellow and Red Onions Lettuce… Continue Reading
Let There Be Growth
Last year, my garden was planted by my minions as I was busy with homework. This year, I had no acceptable excuse (according to the husband) and therefore was subjected to the spring heat, the worms, and the dirt all in the name of planting the 2012 garden. After learning many gardening lessons and growing… Continue Reading
Because We All Need A Successful Garden
Lately on Wednesdays I’ve been posting WordPress tips. However, today I am taking a break from the blogging advice and switching things up a bit. I’m over at Really, What Were We Thinking? to talk about how to make your garden a success like my garden was this past summer. So go forth, read my… Continue Reading
Process A Pumpkin in 10 Steps
One of my most successful ventures in the garden this year was the one pumpkin I planted. This plant grew to be over 20 feet long and produced over a dozen pumpkins. So, what’s a blogger to do with all of these pumpkins? Make a bunch of sugar filled goodies and martinis of course! But… Continue Reading
The Backyard Remodeling Continues
When we bought our house in Reno, Nevada a few years ago we knew it needed some work both inside and out. Outside, one of the first changes we made was to section off part of the upper backyard for my garden that produced some amazing food this year. Then we laid sod for the… Continue Reading
I Grew Something!
When I had my minions plant my garden in the spring I never really expected it would grow considering I have always had a brown thumb and my husband and I disagreed over who would water the garden. As many of you know from the pictures I’ve posted on Instagram and Twitter my garden has been… Continue Reading
VlogTalk: He’s Peeved (Bonus)
Note: You don’t need volume for this video. Also, it’s very short. I guess I can just add this latest pet peeve to my husband’s list of things I do that is making him bonkers. Your turn… This week’s prompts: 1.) What are you obsessed with right now? (Submitted by Beautiful Spitup) 2.) Your spouse’s… Continue Reading
