life in and around the garden
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.
Anonymous
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.
Fruit trees were a priority to plant when we first moved to our little country property nearly 6 years ago.
Apple trees were first, then came Pear trees, and last Spring we added 2 Contender Peach trees.
Planted as bare root trees, we carefully pondered their location and hoped for the best. Last Summers drought made for lots of hose dragging around the property to ensure these new trees would grow.
When Spring came and our sweet new trees blossomed we were thrilled!
This week while walking the yard and inspecting trees we spied this–A PEACH! Yes, our first peach.
Contender Peach trees are rated Zone 4-8, good for Northern growers.
Quantities are limited for these trees, so if you want one, shop early in the Spring.
They are self-polinating, and should produce a medium to large peach. Trees should grow to about 15 feet.
Funny how we all gathered around the little peach to admire it! Blog worthy my family declared!
I love when I can just snip a few fresh Herbs right from the garden.
I have been sprinkling Thyme on everything from sandwiches to roasted sweet corn.
These little ironstone butter pats are perfect for holding herbs for meal time.
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