I had to take a photo (above) of my blooming flower bed on Saturday in all its winter glory. I’m glad I did. The mercury dipped some 20 degrees in 15 minutes this morning, and with at- or below-freezing low temperatures predicted for at least the next week, the flowers’ beauty is probably short-lived. Continue reading
On one end of our yard sits the raised beds that held fruits and vegetables most of the spring and summer. The only thing left in them now are what remains of the tomato and pumpkin plants. Although the pumpkin vines have been reduced mostly to mush in the cold and rain of late, the actual pumpkin still stands out brightly, its orange half facing the sky. Continue reading
Geraniums don’t like the cold. At least my geranium didn’t like the 30-degree low temperature our area of central Texas was subjected to early this morning. Probably going to look even worse tomorrow morning, as similar lows are expected. Continue reading
Lettuce on left after a good old-fashioned thinning Feb. 14; on right , the lettuce today, after some cold days and nights.
Lettuce on the left after it was thinned on Feb. 14; on the right is the lettuce after a week of some really cold days and nights.
Waiting in line with daughter to check out at the always popular Ikea.
On the left is lettuce Feb. 14, after it was thinned. On the right, the lettuce this morning.
I’m not giving up on my lettuce, but I am starting to wonder if it will ever get big enough to eat. Planted it way back in December. Continue reading
Chocolate Chips and Chaos 