Word of the Week: Potential. After a week at the lake, I came back to my garden with fresh eyes. Sure, everything in Oklahoma is taking a beating with our extreme heat and lack of rain. And yes, my garden is behind the curve because of previous mishaps. Still, I spent a couple of hours… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 7-28-18
Six on Saturday – 7-14-18
This week it’s not my garden that I feature. Today was a peculiar day in Oklahoma City. Thunderstorms were hovering. One didn’t really know if was going to pour all day, or do nothing at all. (As it turns out, it just spit rain on and off all day.) My son Cooper is always up… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 7-14-18
Book Review: Just Open The Door by Jen Schmidt
In my first blog post, I stated that Patch405 was a place where I can “create my own little slice of heaven, restore my soul, and nurture those around me.” The book Just Open the Door by Jen Schmidt helps me do all of that. The book is biblically based, and draws its core message… Continue reading Book Review: Just Open The Door by Jen Schmidt
Six on Saturday – 7-7-18
Six things. In a garden. On a Saturday. 1 - Sunflowers. This beauty looks odd in my hanging basket, but I still love it. This type of flower is just one of the many in a mixed wildflower packet designed to attract pollinators. The sunflowers stand feet taller than the rest of the flowers, but… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 7-7-18
Book Review: Lifestyles of the Chicken Famous by Kathy Shea Mormino
The sky is falling! ~ Henny Penny or Chicken Little, folk tale The sky is not falling. I just wanted to write about chickens! I am a planner. And sometimes I bite off more than I can chew, but not all the time. Case and point: Chickens. I want chickens. However, I am realistic enough… Continue reading Book Review: Lifestyles of the Chicken Famous by Kathy Shea Mormino
Happy Birthday, Grayson!
Thursday’s Child has Far to Go … ~ Old English nursery rhyme Today we celebrate the birthday of my oldest child, Grayson. In 1995, June 29th was a Thursday, hence the quote above. And just for the sake of interest, the traditional meaning is associated with Thursday children having a long, successful life without limitations.… Continue reading Happy Birthday, Grayson!
Book Review: Vegetables Love Flowers by Lisa Mason Ziegler
Alone we can do so little; together we can do so much. ~ Helen Keller Vegetables Love Flowers - Companion Planting for Beauty and Bounty. I must admit that I like pretty books. I want to flip through the pages and feast with my eyes. If I like what I see then I am inclined… Continue reading Book Review: Vegetables Love Flowers by Lisa Mason Ziegler
Six on Saturday – 6-23-18
Six things. In a garden. On a Saturday. 1 – Brad’s First Harvest. Brad is my husband. Brad loves all things hot & spicy. He decided to put in a garden of his own, mainly as a salsa garden. He probably has a dozen different kinds of peppers in addition to tomatoes, onions, and cilantro.… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 6-23-18
Book Review: Upcycling Outdoors by Max McMurdo
Upcycle: to reuse discarded objects or material in such a way as to create a product of a higher quality or value than the original. ~ Dictionary.com I didn’t really stop to consider that ‘upcycling outdoors’ is a thing, but Max McMurdo explains the concept and inspires you to try it yourself. In his explanation,… Continue reading Book Review: Upcycling Outdoors by Max McMurdo
Six on Saturday – 6-9-18
I’ve discovered that several garden bloggers publish a post called “Six on Saturday.” Six things, in a garden, on a Saturday. I thought I might post my own edition from time to time. I think my version will be a way to feature little elements from my garden that might not warrant their own blog… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 6-9-18
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