On the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada, our growing time is pretty short. Plants go into the ground in May if the frosts have ended, and crops start dying down in September. My garden finished up last week, with the exception of some of the flowers. As I pulled up the spent plants and … Continue reading Harvest Time
Gardening On The Comstock
Over Scheduled
A couple of weeks ago I posted about how choosing to do the harder things once in awhile is a good thing and how, when we do those things we can be inspired to be more creative and more present in our lives. But what about the times we have too many hard things … Continue reading Over Scheduled
Dragon Lights
One of the really fun things about living in the Reno area is that for one entire month each year, the city celebrates art, in all its forms. It’s called Artown and all throughout July there are movies, dancing, drum circles, music, watercolor displays, workshops, and every else under the sun that supports a form … Continue reading Dragon Lights
A Swedish Midsomer Party
This year Greg and I decided to have a Swedish Midsomer party. Well, maybe I should rephrase that. I decided a party would be fun and Greg went along with the idea. Midsomer is traditionally celebrated on the last Friday between June 19th and the 25th in Sweden. It’s a prelude to the long … Continue reading A Swedish Midsomer Party
It’s Okay To Have Stuff
It’s okay to have stuff There. I said it. It just doesn’t seem like a popular topic these days. I belong to several online groups about the life changing magic of tidying up, living a simple life, living tiny, and being minimal. I joined one of these groups because I needed help getting my … Continue reading It’s Okay To Have Stuff
Milk Jug Seedlings Update
In a winter gardening post I mentioned wanting to try planting seeds in milk jugs outside. I had seen this in a post at http://www.agardenforthehouse.com/2018/01/winter-sowing/. It looked like fun and moreover, it looked like a lot less work than growing seedlings indoors. I did try it (sort of) and had less than spectacular results. … Continue reading Milk Jug Seedlings Update
Ditching The List, Week 2
Last week, I was telling you about how I was ditching my "list" of projects and tasks, because it was running my life. I thought I share a quick update on my listlessness journey. Last week was pretty busy for me, so on Day 1 and Day 2, it really wasn't so bad. There were … Continue reading Ditching The List, Week 2
Finishing the Unfinished Things (or getting off the hamster wheel)
One of my personal, biggest joy suckers is my ever growing list of unfinished projects. It’s almost an addiction for me. While I love the sense of accomplishment I feel from making my lists of things to do, it’s also a continuous reminder that I am not “done.” I’ve been this way for as … Continue reading Finishing the Unfinished Things (or getting off the hamster wheel)
Saturday Mornings
It’s a Saturday morning. I go in the storeroom and grab the cart filled with water and potting soil and bring it out into the next room. Then I get the step ladder and the broom. Thus starts my volunteer job at the library. What does potting soil have to do with the library? Plants. … Continue reading Saturday Mornings
Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
Spring just can't come soon enough for me! We had some hints in January of what is to come, but now we are back to the bitter wind and weather. This year has been light on the snow for us, so we need what storms we can get. But, I can't seem to get … Continue reading Life Lessons From Gardeners #3
