Removed the ceiling plaster first You would think they go together, old people and old houses, but we are finding that occasionally the two are in conflict. Handyman and I have started back on our eternal (it seems) endeavor to renovate this old farmhouse, but our efforts turned against us. We are the old people […]
Everyday Happenings
The Ailing Weeder
That is me. I went on a marathon binge of weeding last week – the weather was so lovely and I was feeling full of zip and determination. I had missed the garden… it seemed that I was spending more time on the road and in the house and needed some of the rejuvenation of […]
Blog Conference Revives Old Blogger
one of the panel discussions Yes, it is true. Old Bloggers learn new tricks, and find refreshing new inspiration from meeting together. After being at this Garden Bloggers Conference I am convinced of that. It is always fun to meet with a group of like-minded people, but I think it is less usual to have […]
News In A Nutshell
The corn as it tasseled in late July We are finally getting summer season weather- at the final ending days of August . Not that I’m complaining, because I thought all those pseudo June days were simply glorious. But I’m not getting much weeding done with those new tools I bought, now that heat and […]
New Weeding Tools
Lost and Never Found Cape Cod Weeder I’m not blaming anybody. The Lord knows how many times I have misplaced my tools, and how often I have left something thinking I will be back, but couldn’t manage to return. How often I’ve found a trowel, my pruners, etc, et al, left to weather until […]
Why Your Plants Die
Graves At Dawes Arboretum If I looked at the list in my Plant Cemetery I might be led to believe I have a black thumb instead of a green one. I’ve lost that many plants. This is not a confession to relieve my conscience, but an illustration of one of the many realities of working […]
