SUMMERTIME AND THE LIVING HAS NEVER BEEN EASIER

Here in the western Smoky Mountains, the rain has often skipped us this summer. No wonder when it started raining yesterday, we danced on the porch to the sound of drops on the metal roof. The garden turned its thirsty heads heavenward and drank in the beauty of a late afternoon shower. Our excitement was

Water Woes in the High Desert

By Patricia Zick @PCZick Sometimes I can’t keep my mouth shut; sometimes I need to say more. Recently, I might have found a balance between the two. Recently we traveled to Denver. This region suffered a nearly rainless summer. They receive an average of 15.47 inches of rainfall each year, but as of September 26,

In the Garden July

By P.C. Zick @PCZick It’s beginning to look a lot like summer and the living is not quite as easy as you might think! Despite our lack of rain, the garden is still doing its thing. We’re watering about twice a week and hoping for the best. Here’s a glimpse for today, July 7.Who’s that

Garden Update

By P.C. Zick @PCZick and Facebook The garden is really growing fast now despite our lack of rain. But nature provides and right after I came back inside to post these photos the rain started – our first in two weeks. It gently laps at my window pane as I type. Last night, we grilled