Friday, May 28, 2010

The Garden in May


Some photos from the garden. Still alot of work to do. MUCH weeding and mulch to lay. Water barrels are set up and gathering water. Love having all the barrels. For the entire growing season here in Ohio it cost me $11.00 to water. The barrels save THAT much money! The wheel barrow has the plants I picked up at 70% off



Photos: Blue Purple Iris, Lavender, Arbor, Fuchsia, Peach/white Iris, Peony, Fuchsia, Sage (what happens when you leave it on over the winter, it blooms in May), Stock, Yellow Petunia, 'Golden Shower' Climbing Rose, 70% off plants, from Lowes, Wheelbarrow and 'Provence' Lavender and where the Fuchsia stays by the wooden swing.

Happy Memorial Day Weekend. 
If you see a veteran, go shake their hand and say thank you!

Joanne

Tuesday, May 25, 2010

?$^%#*^&#@ !!!!!!

The bunny ate the leaves off of my beans .....all of them! 
Time to go buy some anti-bunny fencing and start again!


Friday, May 21, 2010

Friday visitor


This cute little bunny has decided to make my backyard its home. This was taken around dinner time and then around 8 pm I went back outside and the bunny is laying behind my Columbines and next to my Lavender. Do not know if it is male or female. No matter. It can stay in the yard as long as it can get along with my dogs and stays out of my green bean patch. I did see some evidence of munching on my Aster plants, so Da Bunny better behave.

The first SCCA National race of the year is taking place this weekend at Mid Ohio and I am off at 6 am tomorrow morning. Photography gear is all packed. Laptop charged. Batteries all charged. Cooler is loaded with water. Lemon slices are cut. Raspberries and strawberries are chillin'. Cookies are baked. Now it is just time for me to clean the kitchen and get to bed.

Have a great weekend;
Joanne


Friday, May 14, 2010

TUSAL


Here is Ladybug, Ladybug on the dining table waiting for her frame. 

I should have time after racing this weekend to finish her and put her on the wall.

Behind the glass you can see 2 finds at a church rummage sale. Total price $1.50.

Have a great weekend;
Joanne



Monday, May 10, 2010

Oh my, is it cold this morning! Right now at 7:41 and it is 34 degrees! It is May for goodness sake! The high is suppose to  be 57. I wonder if Mother Nature knows how she is stressing out me new veggie plants. Ugh!

Stay warm and have a great day.

Sunday, May 9, 2010

Mom's Day 2010

To my mother Dorothy.
Know how much you are loved and how I will always remember all the lessons you have ever taught me. Know how much I cherish you and love you. Know that with you being 80 years old our time may be coming to an end, but know that I know will be together again in heaven with Dad and all our dogs. Know that when that day comes and you leave me here alone, my heart will have a huge empty spot, a hole that will never be filled because you will be gone from my daily life.


For all those wondering, Mom is fine and not in any health crises, but this is how I feel today.


Here is Mom with her only grandson (and my godson) in front of one of her favorite places.


Here she and I are at the Zoo during the winter. Only us 2 crazy people could convince my nephew to go to the zoo during a winter's night.

I love you Mom. Happy Mother's Day.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Fragrance

Oh my, what a lovely fragrance that is filing the house tonight. We are due for severe weather, so I went out an cut the Lilacs.


Beauty of Moscow.

Blue Skies


I also went back behind the fence and got some of the Lily of the Valley.


White Lily of the Valley

Pink Lily of the Valley


Have a nice evening;
Joanne