Tag Archives: Gardening

Gardens, and Renos and Projects Galore!

It has been a little quiet on the sewing front in the last month or so.  There have been other projects taking up my time. The garden is in!  And now it’s just a matter of weeding and watering and … Continue reading

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From Lawn to Garden in a Day

When I was deep into gardening plans this winter, wanting to grow more things than we have room for in our current gardens, I thought “wouldn’t it be great to turn the big patch of lawn in front of our … Continue reading

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Signs of Spring

Despite the cold chill in the air, there are signs of Spring popping up everywhere. These pretty little flowers are always some of the first to bloom in my garden, nestled among my tulip and hyacinth leaves.  (I never actually … Continue reading

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Happy Easter

He has risen!  He has risen indeed! Although the snow (yes, snow!) may fall outside, inside we rejoice because He lives! I am sure the snow won’t last long, but it is a strange sight to see on an April … Continue reading

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My New Favourite Gardening Book

We have a whole shelf in our book-filled house dedicated to gardening.  Last year I posted a list of my favourites, and since then I have a list a mile long of books I have read from the library, and … Continue reading

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Ruth Stout’s Garden – A Video Worth Watching

I discovered these videos over at Cold Antler Farm and just had to share them with you.  Even if you aren’t a gardener you might get a kick out of them!  This is definitely the way I want to plant potatoes from … Continue reading

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The Scent of Spring in Winter’s Chill

It has finally decided to be winter.  The ground outside is snow-covered, the temperature has dipped into the negatives, and with added wind chill today and tomorrow I am going to want to spend my time inside next to our … Continue reading

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Getting the Garden Ready for Winter

We have had an absolutely gorgeous fall here in Atlantic Canada.  Warm temperatures and sunny days  have meant the longest gardening season we have ever had.  I am still harvesting the odd lettuces and spinach, many of the herbs are … Continue reading

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If You Don’t Like the Weather…..

Yesterday, I was outside enjoying the sunshine while I harvested more lettuce, herbs, celery and beans from the garden. I even took some time to do a photo shoot with a  new sweater friend on such a beautiful sunny day: … Continue reading

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Harvesting Herbs

  I know I haven’t been writing here as much as usual.  Thanks to all of you who have stuck with me through this busy time and still read my posts.  You mean the world to me! We have been … Continue reading

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