life in and around the garden
The garden started when we moved our beloved little Rabbit Run Cottage from our old home.
It survived the trip and was slid off the trailer into a weedy patch of property.
By the end of the first garden season we had cleaned up the weeds and began the work of making a garden that had a dream of mine for many years.
Next would be the greenhouse and kitchen garden….
I love it when a plan comes together!
I was recently asked “How big is your garden”?
It sits on the North side of our home, meandering East to West.
It really is just about the right size!
A place to start and nurture my plants, a kitchen garden, Rabbit Run Cottage, and a few places to sit and relax.
Even when we lived in little apartments early in our married life, I gardened in little pots…that was the perfect size too!
Yes, you heard it here–size doesn’t matter!
Rabbit Run Cottage has made a few changes as it grows older.
Haven’t we all?!!!
I still remember Lucy, 6 years old, going in and out of the little door, cut just for her size.
I painted that door 3 times, until I got the red I loved.
Nothing changed my gardening more than raised beds.
The beds allow me to be able to control the soil type.
Drainage is greatly improved and soil temperature is increased for earlier planting in the Spring.
Natural compost is added to the beds in the Fall…I can measure exactly how much goes into each bed.
Weeding is easier! Now that may be the best benefit of all!
I do rotate crops from season to season.
Have you been raised up yet?
I plant cutting flowers on both sides of the greenhouse each year. Zinnias are always a favorite.
Quiet Winter morning in the garden.
The hustle of Christmas behind me, a walk around the garden was the perfect way to start the day.
With the temperature reading 9 degrees in the garden, I took shelter in Rabbit Run Cottage.
A place to escape the breeze that burns your skin.
A few treasures still sitting out on the little table, I really should pack these up for the Winter.
I think I will give the little shed some winter touches. Maybe a pinecone garland, and a little wreath.
A first snowfall, crisp air, warming sunshine.
A reflection of the garden and it’s purpose.
As I walked the garden this morning, I peeked inside the windows of Rabbit Run Cottage…the view looking in is a nice as the view looking out.
November brings grateful moments….
As the sun is setting on the garden this evening, I can’t help but reflect on the start of this garden and my little garden blog.
So much has come from this little spot on earth. Food for our family, beautiful flowers for our home, peaceful moments, and opportunities I had only dreamed of.
Thank you to all who have stopped by and taken the time to explore the garden.
Those who have left comments, I read and appreciate each and every one.
For those that have chosen to follow me…thank you.
Hugs garden friends.
A circle of bittersweet for the garden shed.
down to earth digs 