Mornings are special to us because we enjoy a peaceful walk in the garden at 6:00 a.m. No noises; absolute quiet! We do, however, hear the spiders working away on their webs.
Every morning in September, we walk through our summer garden and remove any dead plants. We then throw the clippings on the ground and do a quick sweep to keep the garden looking beautiful.
Diane sent a picture and said Lisa is about two weeks away; if she has not delivered by the 29th, they will induce. Grand Unkle Paul has a nice ring to it!
I will be a Grand Uncle in about two weeks!
Spiderwebs are shiny for a reason. Many insects have better visual perception in UV wavelengths of light. Spiderwebs are much more reflective in UV light, possibly attracting insects. The decorations may also resemble vegetation gaps where insects are more prone to fly.
We are happy they shine, or we would walk right into them!
I swear I heard him whistling! I think the song was “Whistle While You Work!”
Me. Spidey is up to his old tricks!
Basil serves two purposes in our garden. First, it is delightful to cook with and use as a garnish. Secondly, it gets rid of bugs.
Did You Know? Native to Africa and Southern India, basil is a sacred Hindu herb used in burial ceremonies in India and Egypt. The name basil comes from the Greek word “basileus” or “king.” It is also attributed to the word “basilisk” a legendary dragon who could slay someone with just one glance.
Basil is an effective insect repellent that can be planted in your garden. Its scent deters insects, especially flies and mosquitoes.
We are loaded with basil.
We have a boatload of Bell Peppers.
Did You Know? Bell peppers are high in vitamin C and help your body absorb iron. They also have large amounts of carotenoids, an antioxidant. Red, orange, and yellow peppers are actually very ripe green peppers. Bell peppers sweeten as they ripen, so red bell peppers are sweeter than green.
Stuffed peppers are our favorite.
After clearing out the dead tomatoes, we transplanted beets from all over the yard into one bed. The beets usually do not like being transplanted, but after a few days of weeping around listlessly, they return to life.
Did You Know? Beetroots and stems are edible and a good source of vitamins A, C, folate, calcium, and fiber. They contain many antioxidants, such as betalains, carotenoids, and flavonoids, which prevent colon cancer and protect heart health. Beet juice can be used as a red dye. Beets are also known as the blood turnip.
The beet goes on!
The vineyard is thriving! Although we only got about ten grapes this year, we anticipate a bountiful harvest next year. We won’t be making wine, but we’ll have plenty of grapes for the dinner table all summer long.
The vines have gone wild!
I was shocked! Just think what the bathroom scale was thinking!!
It’s difficult to explain!
We went to the Elks Lodge at 5:00 p.m. for an evening of fine dining and dancing. Larry Fresch played superb dance music, so we danced to the waltz, chacha, rumba, swing, and foxtrot for three hours straight. We were exhausted by 9:30 p.m., so we decided to head home.
Ronnie visited wearing his “Ambassador Of Woodwill” shirt. He’s a retired law enforcement officer and a joy to be around!
Ronnie, the Ambassador Of Good Will.
We needed to get home as Scout, The Wonder Dog, was home alone, and he misses us!
Thanks, Google, for the collage.
We brought Precious this evening as she needed a good run on the freeway!
We are heading to Aces Bar and Grille for a nightcap.
We stopped at Aces for about 30 minutes and had a glass of wine before going home, which was just a two-mile trip. The place was lively, but we slowed things down by playing good music on the jukebox.
You don’t love someone for their looks, or their clothes, or for their fancy car, but because they sing a song only you can hear.
