Garden


Spring struggles

Spring struggles

The first signs of spring are blooming in my garden. Unfortunately I am currently in a bit of a funk that even daffodils can't pull me out of. The days are beautiful, sunny and warm but I'm struggling with mothering and home schooling self-doubts and insecurities. About 2 months ago ...

Winter storm update

Winter storm update

Snow fort fightThis is our yard Friday morning. The kids and I (well mostly me) made a snow fort. It became a perfect spot to launch snowballs from. The trees you see are "leftover" Christmas trees - ours and our tenants. They have been great play structures throughout the winter.

Weekend gardening

Weekend gardening

I had no idea gardening would bring me such joy - the whole process. Reading about plants, the planning, working at Hedgehog to earn the plants, building beds, making beds etc... This weekend we added onto our existing front flower bed. First we borrowed a truck from friends, then picked ...

In the Garden

In the Garden

I've been in the garden today. Thinning out the lilies. And emptying the compost bin. It's amazing I started my compost bins the beginning of the summer and I already have usable soil. I have 2 worm bins that produced a manure like compost and then my outdoor bin produced ...