Garden

I am excited to say for once that I have made some advancement on the DIY Collective and that we have some additional new projects that have been added! I am hoping this trend continues and that I might bring you a new projects post each week...maybe even more frequently?...

Lately, I have been busy with my friend Trina launching our new blog!Trina and I met on Twitter a little over a year ago. We became fast friends with many of the same beliefs and ideas. Trina lives in Iowa and I am in California. We text each other dai...

What a great growing season it has been!I have been hard at work growing food this year. For the first time I incorporated flowers.The Spitfire Nasturtium has been a great addition to my garden. This year has been a great growing season for me.&nb...

Eleven pints of tomato sauce and my "labor" is done for this Labor Day Weekend. The zillions of tomatoes are finally gone from the kitchen counter!

Three months ago -- Kathy Hilke and I were discussing where to have turkey sandwiches for lunch. Kathy and I worked together in the Capitol Office of Senator Sam Aanestad for nearly seven years. And yes -- we also found time to take part in a bowl...

This post kicks off what I hope you will feel is a fun and exciting new adventure!  As I have been doing a bit of remodeling on the old Blog, I have also been doing a bit of mental remodeling, and assessing what it is that inspires me and brings me that warm and...

I just got back from L.A., and, except for the worst return trip ever (in 110 degree weather, my car overheats and I have to turn off the A/C!), I had a great time visiting my daughters and exploring the city. L.A.,'s a city I think I should hate, but ...

This piece speaks for itself but just in case it doesn't...it's a modification of the popular 2x2 One-Armed Daybed. This plan allows for a standard Full Sized Mattress and I have to say, I am really liking the way it looks! I was not sure how it would turn out...

Bird Herb GardenAh September! A change of seasons! A change of garden plans. Time to think about putting the summer garden to bed -- and perhaps start thinking about the offerings you want in the Fall Garden? Farmer Fred Hoffman has some pretty good id...