Taking a break from grafting citrus outside today to pop in and let you know about my new post on the Sizzix Blog which celebrates nature! This summer, the backyard oasis is really coming alive. There are a ton of insects, mostly good ones, and their presence has brought in birds looking for easy protein-rich … Continue reading
Over the past few months, I have fallen really hard… for California native plants. Last year, I planted a few Ceanothus aka California Lilac, a few Mimulus aka Monkeyflower, and some others. After they got settled their first year, they have flowered and grown beautifully in this, their second. But here’s the most amazing … Continue reading
I have an incredibly sensitive nose. Sometimes that’s a blessing. Sometimes it really isn’t. But when I’m out back checking out how things are going in the home orchard, seeing what’s in bloom, taking a second to sniff, it’s all good. Right now, not much is in bloom except for some dandelions, which I’m leaving … Continue reading
Thanksgiving is almost here – how did that happen? Each autumn we come to Vegas, and each year even though we extend our stay a little bit longer, it never feels like enough time. I had so many home improvement projects that I wanted to tackle. Far too ambitious those goals were, but I did … Continue reading
Before I met the hubbie, he painted all, and I mean ALL the walls of the Vegas house tan. A pretty dark tan. Some might call it dreary. And then for the family room, he got a sofa and love seat to match, and they are also tan… so much tan. Tan sofa against a … Continue reading
Things are definitely cooling down here in Vegas. Nearly hairless Pupusa has got a sweater on for most of our days… Our thickly coated black cocker Mabu always runs hot so he’s comfortable now… and Lucy the yellow lab gets a cozy blanket every night to keep her delicate joints warm… It’s so funny looking … Continue reading
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