Thursday 25 December 2014
Tuesday 23 December 2014
Tuesday 9 December 2014
Saturday 15 November 2014
Mixed Emotions
With the installation of the corner pieces, the kitchen cupboard doors, a project started in 2011, are completed.
I am delighted. Tthe Geek doesn't like them.
Thursday 13 November 2014
The Brussel Sprout Mystery
Don't get me wrong; I like brussel sprouts, but unlike some other fruits and vegetables that are a pretty colour, or smell delicious, brussel sprouts are...green. And usually they are so hidden in the leaves of the plant, you can't see them. Who was the first cook who decided to give them a try?
These ones were kind of tiny, not big enough to prepare my favourite way with balsamic vinegar, olive oil and pecans, so I put them in a pot with a can of stewed italian tomatoes and a can of pork and beans. That may sound odd and somewhat disgusting, but it was pretty good.
We odd ones must stick together.
Tuesday 11 November 2014
Monday 10 November 2014
Sunday 2 November 2014
Extreme Pruning
Apple Tree before |
We had the apple tree and a very sick cottonwood tree removed on Thursday.
Cottonwood before. |
Not at all healthy. |
The tree removers came...
... and removed in stages...
...both trees.
The forked tree on the right is in danger. |
A long rod is inserted to prevent splitting. |
firewood |
There is a pile of firewood from the cottonwood alone.
Very large fungus |
Former ant habitat |
Saturday 1 November 2014
Friday 17 October 2014
Friday 26 September 2014
Friday 22 August 2014
Thursday 21 August 2014
Tuesday 12 August 2014
Saturday 2 August 2014
When You Turn Your Back
Things can grow out of control. We had a burst of hot weather and this burdock went crazy. It took the both of us to pull this out.
Burrs and slugs.
Monday 21 July 2014
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