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10 Things I Learned Today

10 Things I Learned Today

June 6, 2019 patch4055 Comments

1 - The end of the glass tax in England helped spur the greenhouse movement. 2 - The first written account of composting appears on clay tablets around 2300 BC. 3 - Charcoal briquettes are linked to Henry Ford and the wood used to build Model Ts. 4 - The first scarecrows were people. 5… Continue reading 10 Things I Learned Today

New Year’s Resolution #4

New Year’s Resolution #4

May 7, 2019 patch4052 Comments

I am happy to report that one New Year’s Resolution is complete: I have officially planted my strawberry patch! The weather in Oklahoma is always erratic. You plan for that as best you can, but March and April were difficult. It seems that every weekend was cold and/or rainy. And there is always the wind!… Continue reading New Year’s Resolution #4

Six on Saturday – 3-9-2019

Six on Saturday – 3-9-2019

March 9, 2019 patch4054 Comments

I uploaded a blog post earlier this week as I was leaving my Florida vacation and heading home to Oklahoma. Brad and I spent a week on the Florida coast. He was craving some heat and sunshine, and quite frankly, I just went along for the ride.  I didn’t really realize how much I needed… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 3-9-2019

Vacation = More Planning

Vacation = More Planning

March 5, 2019March 5, 2019 patch4054 Comments

Oh my goodness, I don’t know where to begin. So many different thoughts are converging! I have the grand opportunity to review new books through a company called Net Galley. I have been introduced to some lovely books through this program. For the last week I’ve been sitting in the sand and sun on the… Continue reading Vacation = More Planning

Let The Bee Adventure Begin!

Let The Bee Adventure Begin!

January 24, 2019 patch4055 Comments

The busy bee has no time for sorrow.  ~ William Blake I’m definitely making progress on New Year’s resolution #1 – Learn about bees. Last weekend, I took a two-day class with Tonya Wells of Queen Bri’s Honey. It’s an exhaustive class covering everything from state restrictions to hive construction, best beekeeping practices, and pests.… Continue reading Let The Bee Adventure Begin!

Six on Saturday – 1-12-2019

Six on Saturday – 1-12-2019

January 12, 2019January 13, 2019 patch4052 Comments

First: HAPPY BIRTHDAY to Robin, my sister-in-law. Hope you're having a wonderful day! I must admit that I was not going to compose a Six on Saturday post for today. We’ve had some lovely days in Oklahoma this past week; warm, sunny days. And I’ve been reading blogs and social media from near and far, and… Continue reading Six on Saturday – 1-12-2019

Happy New Year!

Happy New Year!

January 2, 2019January 3, 2019 patch4056 Comments

I wasn’t really sure if my garden project plans for 2019 would count towards my New Year’s resolutions, but then I used the phrase “I resolve to …” and everything seems to fit. So, here goes: In 2019, I resolve to: 1 – Learn about bees. I purchased a bee hive house last summer. My… Continue reading Happy New Year!

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