The weather has been downright tropical around here lately in New England, and working in the garden has been an absolute joy this past week. Yesterday I finished weeding the area in front of the potting shed and planted a few packets of cottage garden type seeds. Hollyhocks and white sunflowers for height, pink, red Read More >>
Gardening in New England – Mystery Plant of the Week, Cherry Blossoms and Sunflower Borders
Well, he did it. After researching riding mowers {and tractor attachments} for nearly 4 months my husband finally bought a mower. A PUSH MOWER!!! Bahahaaaa! I nearly fell over when he brought it home. Because seriously, wasn’t he the one who said we weren’t going to bring our old push mower with us because it Read More >>
Gardening in New England – Plant Identification, 4 Week Old Chicks and Lucy’s Latest Catch
It’s been another busy week here in the garden and I am looking forward to the HH picking out a riding mower this weekend {I HOPE!} so the lawn can finally get mowed. The weeds in the backyard are growing like mad, but in the front yard it’s a totally different story. The front, which Read More >>
Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery, Maine
So I know a clam hut isn’t a bakery but still… My husband would not stop talking about the lunch he ate at Bob’s Clam Hut in Kittery, Maine until I shared about it on the blog. I spent every summer of my childhood on a boat, eating every kind of seafood imaginable and much Read More >>
Gardening in New England – An Update on Harriet, Black Flies, Seedlings and The Baby Chicks
I think we’ve finally turned the corner people, and I’m getting excited! Warmer days are on the horizon {today it’s supposed to be 85!} and the soil temps are warming up. The snow is long gone and I am looking forward to getting beans, cucumbers and zucchini planted outside in about 2 more weeks. Read More >>