I have been working on many quilting projects, but so much is still secret. I'm able to give some sneak peeks now, and I am so eager to show you what I can. I began quilting my Pachanga quilt, and it was a struggle at first with thread breaking. I think I have that figured …
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April in the Garden
On this holiday weekend, I thought it would be nice to spend Sunday in the garden. As the days blend into each other, it is becoming a challenge to remember what day it is, LOL!! Today, let's pause and enjoy the beauty in the world around us, and rejoice in nature's bounty of spring, counting …
April in the Garden
Warmer days seem like they are here to stay, then another cold front dashes hopes for a few more days. Our average last frost date is April 15th, and I have seen snow in April in years past, so I don't get started on outside planting until later in the month. Until then, I rely …
March In The Garden
A warm spell made it possible to get out and do some clean up in the garden for the last two weekends. It is still too soon to plant any annuals as our last frost date is mid-April. I did call the garden center and reserve my usual flat of torenias, and I'll pick them …
Early April Garden
More things are beginning to bloom, but we still have not passed our last frost date of May 15th. I am really eager now to get the planting started. So much so that I went by Raymonds Garden Center to get my torenias, and Christine told me to wait and pick them up in another …
Garden flowers and a walk in the park
Spring finally seems to have arrived, and Easter Sunday was a glorious day, warm and sunny. My garden is coming a bit more alive, and some of the flowers are still going strong. Others are beginning to stir. I am especially impressed with these tulips, still looking good, and the dark purple ones have come …
Spring Flowers 2014
It is almost Easter, and maybe the warmer days are finally here. We had a freeze Tuesday night, and Wednesday night, and the higher mountains north of us got snow. Luckily, the apple crop is probably OK, only losing about 10% of the blooms. This county is a huge apple producer. On the plus …
