life in and around the garden
I needed reusable, washable bags to carry to the Farmers Market.
Something to tuck vegetables or a loaf of homemade bread into.
I threaded a cotton string through the all ready existing casing, now at the top of the bag.
Your new little bag can be tossed into the washing machine.
Good for the environment and so much cuter to carry!
You can use vintage towels for this project, or purchase new towels to stitch up these bags.
Enjoy!
Tools for the trade!
Heirloom tomato plants grow up big and tall.
Heavy duty cages are needed and staking will help the plants from falling over.
I use jute string to tie up stalks that want to escape captivity.
The plants are getting heavy with tomatoes!
I love linens.
Many of my treasures come from local thrift stores, such as this souvenir towel.
Linen is such a sturdy fabric, and becomes softer each time it is washed.
Summer time picnics are the perfect time to use these towels as oversized napkins.
Roll them up and tie with a Chive.
Tuck in a flower from your garden.
Miss and match for each guest!
The warmer weather this past week has helped the Basil grow.
Enjoying the first pinches for salads and sandwiches.
Rabbit Run Cottage decorated for Independence Day.
That’s Jimmy
Our little mini donkey is 1 year old!
Who can resist?
Though the Flowering Kale is edible, it is just to pretty to eat!
Thankful for my own little dynasty!
Poppy, Lily and Iris are pretty happy too!
If you would be happy all your life,
plant a garden.
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Sometimes I just ignore the weeds and work,
and busy myself with a little fun project.
The Thyme that creeps around the edges of the garden is thick, lush and just starting to flower.
A good time to give it a little trim.
This is beneficial for the Thyme and gives me the opportunity to make a little Herb Wreath to hang in the kitchen
Gather little bundles of Thyme and tie with a piece of jute.
Tie the bundles onto the wire and knot tightly in the back of the wreath.
Tuck each new bundle into the previous bundle and continue around the wreath.
Tuck the Thyme in tightly, when it dries it will shrink down and you do not want the wire frame to show.
You can enjoy the wreath right away, snipping fresh Thyme for cooking.
If you would like to dry it, just hang it in a dry, cool location.
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