Category Archives: Vegetable Garden

Happy Birthday America!

Sending a dose of patriotism from our family to yours this Independence Day. We hit the floor running today as we are expecting 15 family and friends over for a celebration of Independence Day between 1 and 5 pm. Becky … Continue reading

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Fry Day Is Upon Us!

We are up and moving early today, as it’s De-Box the She She Day.  It’s a long story.   Mary had several boxes in the She Shed that had not been opened since the move, and I wanted to convert the … Continue reading

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The Week Begins!

Monday means the dreaded gym workout.  I weighed myself and I am now 198 pounds, so I am tempted to declare victory and stop going to the gym, but alas, the cardio still needs to be done.  So we went; … Continue reading

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Working In The Garden; An Excellent Sunday Activity!

What a glorious day to awake and head for the garden with the love of your life and do battle with bugs, weeds, and varmints!  We took our coffee with us and began bright and early at 7:00 am. First … Continue reading

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Between Gym Days!

At 6:00 am, we are awake and ready to go.  After a cup of coffee, we headed to the garden, where we harvested, set up additional rabbit barriers, and gathered the corn stalks that were harvested this year. The rest … Continue reading

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We Are Off And Running!

Monday means the gym.  Before we go, I need to weigh myself, and for that, I need Mary’s assistance. The gym was pretty good today.  I only needed one crutch when I was leaving.   The old body held up pretty … Continue reading

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We Did Diddley Squat!

We checked our calendar twice and sure enough, we had nothing planned.  This is the second time this week.  That means it is gardening time. We took out showers, and it occurred to me that if you drop soap on … Continue reading

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Never On Sunday…. Well, Maybe!

Attention On deck; Attention On Deck; the captain is in charge!  Yes, Captain Mary (her actual rank) ordered me for a full inspection before I went to the garden for a day’s work.  I complied, and she was flabbergasted.  I … Continue reading

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Saturday And We Are Again BUSY!!!

Today, we work and then play… sounds normal!  Well, when I was getting ready to go outside and tend to the garden, I was accosted by the Mrs. (I think it was her, as I couldn’t see through the clothes … Continue reading

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Work Work Work

We strolled the garden to see what would be in the next meal, and the cucumbers were coming on strong.  These guys begin to grow slowly, and then they take off like a shot. Did You Know? Cucumbers, despite being … Continue reading

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