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
Gardening On The Comstock
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
Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Gardeners: #2
Fellow gardeners are some of my favorite people. They usually are pretty down to earth (pun intended), and have nuggets of wisdom that are pure gold. Here is another one of my favorite thought provokers: If the grass looks greener somewhere else, maybe you need to water your own grass. Usually we think this … Continue reading Life Lessons I’ve Learned From Gardeners: #2
Life Lessons I Learned From Gardeners #1
You all know by now that I love gardening. I also love to talk with people who garden, or love nature. I don't know if it's the fresh air, or the good vibes from being around plants, but most of the gardeners I've met are practical, fun loving and pretty darn wise beyond their … Continue reading Life Lessons I Learned From Gardeners #1
Fannie’s Garden
It’s been a really mild winter here. We would love to see some more “weather” but the nice days have allowed us to schedule a February “Love Stories in the Garden” walking tour at the Arboretum. Usually, we are slick with snow, so we are taking advantage of a great opportunity. While I was researching … Continue reading Fannie’s Garden
Birdseed Hearts
I was looking for a simple, and yes, “cheap” favor to give out at the Arboretum Love Stories tour. Since it was close Valentine's Day, I had thought about giving a card of some sort to each of tour-goers. The tours are free and it’s the Arboretum’s way of bringing folks into the garden experience. … Continue reading Birdseed Hearts
Tread Joyfully 