The garden started in March by building raised beds on the side of a hill are still producing! Tomatoes, winter squash, and lima beans grace our table. Although the butternut and Queensland Blue are there more for decoration right now. Next on the agenda: The Florida garden. We’re in the process of heading to ourContinue reading “GARDENING IN OCTOBER”
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SUMMER LINGERS WHILE FALL BECKONS
The wild turkeys gather together as summer wanes forming their “gangs” to wander the mountains surrounding our cabin. Last night we heard a rustling outside our front door. When we went to look, a large turkey flapped its wings and flew into a tree in front of our porch, settling on a branch precariously.Continue reading “SUMMER LINGERS WHILE FALL BECKONS”
#Garden Abundance
It’s a good thing we took a break this week because, by Friday, the refrigerator and countertops overflowed with zucchini, tomatoes, cabbage, onions, peppers, and carrots! Time to get to work. Normally, I try to spread it out over a few days, but I decided since I’m between writing projects that I’d take one dayContinue reading “#Garden Abundance”
WATERFALLS – HEAT RELIEF
We decided to take a break this week and go out in search of waterfalls near us here in the western Smoky Mountains. The vegetables are piling up, but before we begin the arduous task of canning tomatoes, we needed a respite. Here’s a little photo journey to help beat this July heat wave of 2016.Continue reading “WATERFALLS – HEAT RELIEF”
GARDENING BY DEFAULT – TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND PRAYING MANTIS
I’ve written several tons about my husband’s gardening abilities and prowess. But this year, we’ve had to readjust because of the major transition in our lives. We’re still one foot in Pittsburgh and heart and soul in the Smoky Mountains. He knew this year’s gardening would be non-existent, but still he refused to give up completely.Continue reading “GARDENING BY DEFAULT – TOMATOES, PEPPERS, AND PRAYING MANTIS”
GRILLED PIZZA WITH VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES!
From my gardening book From Seed to Table, here’s one of my favorite recipes when the tomatoes are overflowing the kitchen window sills. I miss having our garden this year, but thank goodness for local food markets and farmers markets. And to celebrate the harvest, you can download the book for only $0.99 on Kindle byContinue reading “GRILLED PIZZA WITH VINE-RIPENED TOMATOES!”
Saying Good-bye
It took me by surprise when I shut the garage door and prepared to leave the house for the last time. I sat in the driveway, crying. I called my husband, but he was in a meeting. So I sat and cried. We loved this home where we’d lived for the past five years. WithContinue reading “Saying Good-bye”
THE RITES AND RIGHTS OF SPRING
It’s spring fever. That is what the name of it is. And when you’ve got it, you want — oh, you don’t quite know what it is you do want, but it just fairly makes your heart ache, you want it so! ~Mark Twain It’s a rite of spring around our house that my husband beginsContinue reading “THE RITES AND RIGHTS OF SPRING”
Where Did Summer Go?
I haven’t forgotten you, Living Lightly blog. In fact, I think of you often, and then something comes along to interrupt so I don’t end up writing the post. I’m sorry. Now that I’ve apologized, it’s time to move on–right into autumn. Now that I think about it, I know exactly where summer went. ItContinue reading “Where Did Summer Go?”
#Monarchs and #Tomatoes As Summer Wanes
It’s been a very bountiful year for our tomatoes. They are the biggest my hubby has ever produced, and they are still coming although the leaves are telling us that the season is about to end. I put up ten quarts of Italian sauce two weeks ago. We’ve given away dozens of tomatoes. I haveContinue reading “#Monarchs and #Tomatoes As Summer Wanes”
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