Category Archives: Gardening

Sunday Snippit

Posted on June 9, 2019 by

I decided to have a bit of “yard sitting” time this morning.   I took my tea and my tablet and headed outside.  It is going to be a bit of a challenging week ahead so there probably won’t be much … Continue reading →

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Springtime is Here

Posted on March 30, 2019 by

We’ve got  hyacinths and daffodils and pansies blooming too.     And we have our seedlings sprouted on the windowsill. Yes, we did have some frost the other morning but I am confident that spring is here.  While we didn’t … Continue reading →

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Gardening and My craft basket

Posted on May 30, 2017 by

Memorial Day weekend was a bit of mixed bag as far as the weather was concerned.   It was definitely too chilly to head to the beach for the Air Show so we opted to stay home and plant, mow, … Continue reading →

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First blooms

Posted on May 22, 2017 by

Summer stopped by for a quick visit a couple of days last week which was a nice change from the damp, rainy spring days.  Then today, poof — summer retreated and we were back to a wet rainy spring day. … Continue reading →

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A day outdoors!

Posted on April 29, 2017 by

We were awakened early this morning by very loud thunder.  But a couple hours later, the sun was there to greet us.   Finally,  a beautiful, warm, sunny day.   I stepped outside after breakfast and was amazed at how wonderful … Continue reading →

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Welcome Spring

Posted on March 20, 2017 by

Well spring has arrived.   Just a week ago we were awaiting a major snowstorm.  We didn’t get as much as expected here           but it was real nasty with sleet and freezing rain in the mix.  Very … Continue reading →

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I think I’m ready for spring

Posted on March 5, 2017 by

Those of you who know me know that I love snow.  Yes, most of my friends and family think I’m a little weird but I just think it’s beautiful.  And I also love having to stay home and sew or … Continue reading →

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Autumn colors

Posted on October 1, 2016 by

Fall is making an appearance and while I do miss the warm, sunny days at the beach,  you really can’t beat those amazing fall colors.    Burgundy and gold  mums      The happy, bright Montauk Daisies  look so cheerful … Continue reading →

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It’s not nice to fool Mother Nature….

Posted on November 5, 2015 by

….but I sure think Mother Nature is fooling around with us.  This morning I looked outside  and couldn’t believe what I was seeing.    Through the fog I saw something bright and pink.  I’ve got some roses blooming!  So now … Continue reading →

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The fruits (and veggies) of our labors

Posted on August 16, 2014 by

  We had a wonderful vacation in Lancaster, PA.  When we returned we  were able to pick some delicious tomatoes (technically a fruit), zucchini, green beans, a few different kinds of peppers and some strawberries that didn’t make it into … Continue reading →

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