Living in the Wyoming countryside
Last year I did several things in the yard for the kids. I put a tractor tire up for the kids to climb on.Which quickly became the preferred method of using the slide. I made the sandbox referenced here. I put up a post and bucket pully (that I now have to move). And I … Continue reading “Playground Projects”
Wine: Alamos Red Blend 2012 $12.99 [From the back of the bottle] Dark berry fruit flavors, integrated with brown spice and vanilla oak characters that form a plush mouth feel. The Tempranillo and Syrah grapes contribute bold, spicy flavors of blackberry and black pepper which marry well with the juicy dark cherry flavors of Bonarda … Continue reading “Alamos Red Blend with Gorgonzola, Mushroom and Onion Hand Pies”
Part 1 can be found here. The gardening never stops! Here is a bit more of what I’ve been up to and how I have been germinating my seeds. Last year I received some random seeds from China. A “commercial sample” is what the customs form said. The odd thing is that I have no … Continue reading “Indoor Seed Starting Part 2”
2014 was a year of experimentation and learning for me. I moved the kitchen garden to a new location and used a variety of materials to make raised beds. I also tried many of the gardening techniques I’d found on Pinterest. Here is a list of what I tried and what worked: PALLETS: Verdict: Failure … Continue reading “Experimenting with various garden techniques- triumphs and failures”
