A journal documenting the trials and tribulations of gardening on the rocky coast of Downeast Maine. My attempt at keeping in touch with my many friends and loved ones who live all across the nation. Tuesday, July 27, 2010. To make a long story short, I put in an offer and after a couple of counter offers by the bank, it was mine! Right up my alley. My hugs to all my family, friends and blogger buddies! Life is one day at a time these days, but still good. Tuesday, July 27, 2010.

Monday, September 3, 2012. I made a bunch of blankets last spring and over the summer. Why shawls? Links to this post.

Two sisters gardening at the east end of Lake Ontario. Country Girl is in Zone 4, Apple is in Zone 5. Monday, September 1, 2008. Posted by Charley Apple Grabowski. This is the sight that greeted us as we arrived. The path was created with sunflower heads. Yards and yards of tulle and flowers everywhere. The flowers made a lovely. Backdrop for this beautiful tea set. The tables were beautifully decorated. H even brought her tea trolley. It was great fun! I have lots.

Die letzten Wochen waren so ausgefüllt und schnell vorbei, dass viele Arbeiten im Garten auf der Strecke liegen blieben.

which is never really a bad thing.

A blog about the good things in life. July 27, 2012 by Blissful Begonia. The locals assured us that the weather is. Still, I felt the pull of this place. Capture some of the allure of Seattle, I think.

Living for the simple things in life. I am 47 years old; I am a wife of one, a mother of seven, and a grandmother of four. I enjoy listening to and singing many different styles of Christian music. I enjoy blogging because it helps me relax. Saturday, May 09, 2015. That no one can explain,. It is made of deep devotion. And of sacrifice and pain,. It is endless and unselfish. And enduring come what may. For nothing can destroy it. Or take that love away .

Such messages are not intended for a specific person, but to end up wherever the currents carry them. Friday, October 07, 2011. Friday, September 30, 2011. And all the children have to come dressed as a character from one of his books- Roald Dahl.

About the joy of playing in a Norwegian garden. Monday, 10 August 2009. I wish the summer could last. The days are still mild and sunny, the garden is filled with colours. The nights are darker, much darker though. I wish summer could last for ever! Links to this post. Saturday, 1 August 2009. Because of al my travels the past months, the garden has been quite neglected. Still it showers me with roses and happy dances. Woke up to snow! .

Is very important, especially on hot days. Container plants tends to dry out quicker than plants in the ground. Water when the top of the soil feels dry to touch. Faded flowers not only promote the plants ability to produce more flowers, it also makes the plant looks better. Cut the stem back to the closest leaf node or stem. Step-by-step instruction to create a scented window box. My experience of mail-ordering plants.