Sunday morning

I think more of my winter Sunday mornings should start like this. It’s 7:30 am and I have bread just starting its bulk ferment and I’m sitting on the couch with a cup of tea and a book. ( Wild by Cheryl Strayed for those who are bookies) My bread dough feels good, strong, delicious-bound.…

Books of 2022

I read quite a few books this year. Some of them were really good. Quite a few of them took me away on vacation, I was transported to Italy, Nantucket, the Carolinas, and many other destinations. I went on fun summer getaways and stories of self-discovery. I learned about the good and the bad times. From…

October Update

Things in the garden are officially put to rest for the winter. Just last week, we had a nice day and I couldn't procrastinate it any longer. I got in there and cut down all of the plants at the soil level, leaving the roots in. We pulled out all the cages and other structures…

This season’s yoga themes

As we move into fall, I'm finding myself really digging into more yoga theory. I want to move my practice from simply physical, with a touch of mindfulness, to full on spiritual awakening. That might be a tad dramatic, but I'm hoping to create a little more peace in my life and I'm hoping yoga…

The Trellises of Twenty Twenty Two

Growing food involves three main components, soil, water, and sun. These three things alone will result in plant growth but if you really want your plants to thrive then they are gonna need a little structure. Plants are like people, they need a solid support system to grow strong and confident. Now not all support…

Last Garden Update of 2022

It's been quite the year in the garden! The days are getting shorter and cooler. The leaves are starting to turn orange. Fall is in the air! There is no frost yet thankfully as there are still lots of tomatoes left to ripen in the garden. I've finally got lemon cucumbers happening! I'm going to…

A Not-So Star of the Show 2022

This year's composting attempt has not made the garden highlights! But it is still serving a purpose, it is a learning experience! It still kept a little bit of waste out of the landfill. I am just crossing my fingers that by the time the late fall rolls around and the majority of the garden…

Garden update

We’re rolling into August and I think it’s about to be tomato time!! If I'm lucky I'll have a big juicy tomato ready by the time I make a fresh loaf of sourdough bread! Timing is an interesting concept in the garden. You're constantly working with the weather, the seasons, the animals, the bugs, all…

Planting for fall

So I’ve just planted a few things to tide us over later into the fall. Mainly I wanted lettuces cause they’re easy and love the cooler weather. I planted spinach, butter crunch lettuce, a red leaf lettuce variety. I also threw in a row of carrots and beets cause why not! Time to put that…

Garden Update – End of July

Things are really coming along with summer in full swing! I've been harvesting a few things here and there and have been able to eat something fresh from the garden almost everyday for the past few weeks!! Right now I'm eating a breakfast staring a little zucchini! I have harvested three zucchinis so far and…