It is almost time to start seed for the season. A few years back I picked up a set of seed start containers that work pretty well, but I always end up having a bit of difficulty separating multiple...
So today I’m actually going to talk about something I never have on this site, even though the “events” took place well before even the first incarnation of this site: I have a daughter. She is actually the reason...
Yesterday was hectic and busy, but we got a lot accomplished on our city run. We hit a new “retro gaming” store (though really more of a second-hand media shop as they had much more than just games) that...
Running to the city today, but found I have a few minutes to spare before my wife returns from town volunteering at the local food bank. The weekend was pretty relaxed, as my soil amendment plans were moved up...
The storm sure arrived – it was pretty light yesterday, but we’re now in the stereotypical, picturesque “Winter Wonderland” scene. It still isn’t that cold (yet, that should arrive tomorrow night), and the snow is melting on the pavers...
We’re supposed to get more snow tonight and through the weekend, but right now it is all wind, and a lot of it. I’m going to have to patrol the property to look for some things before the actual...
Lucretia has found a new hobby – playing and digging in the planters. Doesn’t matter if there are plants there that she ends up tossing about, nor if there are the sticky gnat traps, she wants to dig. She...
By the time I got the fire going yesterday, the snow was mostly melted, the road was completely clear, as were the pavers, and cars. It was still chilly, probably around 40°, but I can’t say for sure as...
The landscaper showed up this morning with a truck bed and trailer full of sweet, sweet compost… and pulled up about 5-10 minutes after it started snowing. It took about a half hour in the cold to get it...
Up early again and no landscapers today – they guy has been having some health issues and had to go into the clinic yesterday so we are circling back on the project next week. I also found out last...