Category Archives: Gardening

Vegetable gardening is our hobby and besides, it makes for great food

Mary Is Down But Improving!

Posted on Tuesday, March 7, 2023 by Paul

Stand back; it’s the Tomato Man (without his cape). What do you call a tomato with a trumpet? A tooty fruity. The bonbon lady slept until 8:30 am this morning, getting up only to let the baby out; I was … Continue reading →

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Out And About

Posted on Thursday, January 26, 2023 by Paul

Today we are adding to the garden.  We wanted some fruit trees and found them at H&H Nursery in Long Beach.  We took the van, and with Colleen’s help, we brought home three beauties. Before we left, I tried on … Continue reading →

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Winter Starts Today!!! Let’s Garden!

Posted on Wednesday, December 21, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  The Jewish people view Jesus Christ as a historical figure, not the savior of mankind.  However, as Huffington Post notes, Jewish composers have penned about half of the top 25 bestselling Christmas songs of all time, including “Let It … Continue reading →

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The Day After Thanksgiving!

Posted on Friday, November 25, 2022 by Paul

Fact: There are four towns in the United States named “Turkey.” They can be found in Arizona, Texas, Louisiana, and North Carolina. We stayed home and attempted to get better, but Mary’s flu seemed to be getting worse.  Tomorrow we … Continue reading →

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I Thought I Was Retired!

Posted on Friday, November 18, 2022 by Paul

Fact: A single strand of Spaghetti is called a “Spaghetto.” I walked 5,000 steps today and never left the property!  There is ALWAYS work to be done around the house.  First thing, we made bread again!   This time I took … Continue reading →

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Here We Go Again!

Posted on Wednesday, November 9, 2022 by Paul

Fact: In Rome, the first hospital was built in the 4th century AD by a wealthy penitent widow, Fabiola<.  In the early Middle Ages (6th to 10th century), under the influence of the Benedictine Order, an infirmary became an established … Continue reading →

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A Day Of Rest; Yeah, Right!

Posted on Sunday, November 6, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Rest comes in four flavors: Sensory rest: This refers to the state of giving your senses a rest from the experiences of the physical world, for example, closing your eyes for 1-2 minutes after sitting in front of a … Continue reading →

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Girls Night Out; Our Favorite Day Of The Week!!

Posted on Thursday, September 1, 2022 by Paul

Fact: You don’t need to be a dedicated composter to reap similar benefits.  Call it cheating, but applying used coffee grounds, eggshells, chopped-up banana peels, and other organic matter directly to your soil (no composting required) can offer plants nutrients … Continue reading →

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Not Too Hot Today; Only 85!

Posted on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 by Paul

Fact:  Anteaters have no teeth. Today was hardly describable as we pretty much piddled around the house.  He heard we were going to do some gardening, so Scout brought us a picture he took of himself recently. Scout, the Wonder … Continue reading →

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Just Plain Busy!

Posted on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 by Paul

Fact: Few odors are as pleasing as “new car smell”—and not just because it’s nice to be in a brand new car.  But while the scent may be strangely satisfying, the fact is that it’s pretty much just a combination … Continue reading →

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