Tag Archives: Vegetable Gardening

Tuesday And Return To Golf

Posted on Tuesday, August 1, 2017 by Paul

Paul worked in the garden again this morning moving things around and cleaning up. Afterwards, we went to Patty’s Place so Paul could have the prawns.  Watching his diet, we buy six and he takes three of the six home… … Continue reading →

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Walking And Errands

Posted on Sunday, July 23, 2017 by Paul

Sunday morning and Paul was up and at them. We listen to the Jesus Christ show on KFI, which is excellent, and then The House Whisperer, also on KFI. Today’s subject was “the bathroom” and even after 70+ years on … Continue reading →

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Tis Monday.. A New Week Begins

Posted on Monday, July 17, 2017 by Paul

First things first, money!  We had our quarterly update form our financial advisor and it looks like we are on track for another 7% year… All good!  Next week we go to lunch with him to celebrate! Paul worked in … Continue reading →

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We’ve Been Working In The Garden… Then Dance

Posted on Sunday, July 9, 2017 by Paul

The old garden is just about gone so we planted some new veggies. Always fun to watch things grow: In the front yard we put two “big max” pumpkins (we put them there yesterday but planted them this morning). Gardening … Continue reading →

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Stay Home, Work, Stay Cool, See Oklahoma!

Posted on Saturday, July 8, 2017 by Paul

We stayed around the house today with Paul heading to the garden t clean out remaining dead veggies.  Sue paid the bills and we closed up the house and turned on the air.  Actually, the temperature never got over 84 … Continue reading →

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Friday And The Heat Is Here Now

Posted on Friday, July 7, 2017 by Paul

While most of the south-land was suffering with 100 degree temperatures (122 in Palm Springs), we stayed relatively cool at 86 because we are so near the ocean!  Sue went to the hair dresser and Paul did some garden shopping … Continue reading →

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Friday And We Kinda Took It Easy

Posted on Friday, May 26, 2017 by Paul

Paul spent most of the day in the garden putting the tomatoes back into their cages and ingivorating all the veggies with a dose of epsom salts. Epsom salt takes its name from a bitter saline spring in Epsom in … Continue reading →

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Gardening And More Gardening

Posted on Saturday, May 6, 2017 by Paul

We stayed home today as it was supposed to rain but alas, no water today!  The back yard has about 600 square feet of raised garden beds.  Being raised makes it so easy to do the gardening chores. This picture … Continue reading →

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The Long Walk… On A Short Pier? Oh Dear!

Posted on Wednesday, May 3, 2017 by Paul

Nothing major going on today so Paul worked in the garden for a while planting the rest of the herbs and spreading out the redwood bark.  We planted water melon and hope we get some good plants this year! Sue … Continue reading →

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Gardening And Lillies!

Posted on Tuesday, May 2, 2017 by Paul

Tuesday Paul went for a walk which was quite enjoyable. Join the walk. After getting home, Paul worked in the garden watering and trimming the fruit trees. We decided we needed to ho to H&H Nursery to get some redwood … Continue reading →

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My Italian Kitchen And Malarkey’s

Posted on Monday, May 1, 2017 by Paul

Another day on the garden.  This time we had to water the back yard well as it has been warmer than usual.  Everything is growing like mad.  Paul transplanted some beets and onions which are always a challenge. To get … Continue reading →

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Great Sunday

Posted on Sunday, March 26, 2017 by Paul

Paul hit the garden while Sue paid the bills.  The fruit trees needed a little bit of fertilizer so Paul got the rototiller out and dug around the base of the trees applying needed nutrients.  Ought to be a great … Continue reading →

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Saturday – Time To Relax – NOT

Posted on Saturday, March 25, 2017 by Paul

Rest is a four letter word in this household!  First things first… Gardening.  Paul finished off the spreading of the mulch in the driveway garden before heading for the shower and getting ready for Seasons 52 at South Coast Plaza. … Continue reading →

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RETIRED TEN YEARS TODAY!

Posted on Wednesday, March 22, 2017 by Paul

Ten years ago today, we walked out of Boeing hand-in-hand after 75+ years of working there (NAA, Rockwell, and Boeing). We retired early, but it was the best thing we ever did! Now we have what time remains to spend … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work! Tote Them Bales

Posted on Tuesday, March 14, 2017 by Paul

Thursday is our annual Saint Patrick’s Day lunch and we decided to do the cooking today.  Sue worked like a slave in the kitchen and Paul worked in the yard.  Paul came in to do  the “heavy lifting” meaning getting … Continue reading →

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A Shopping We Will Go…

Posted on Monday, March 13, 2017 by Paul

The time has changed and its dark in the morning.  We had our morning coffee and  pills (getting old means lots of pills!).  Paul surveyed the garden as we plan to make a “Roger’s Run” right after lunch on our … Continue reading →

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Friday… A Super Day!

Posted on Friday, March 10, 2017 by Paul

Paul worked in the yard most of the day.  Sue paid the bills and did some laundry plus made a very nice lunch for us!  It was the last of the onion soup so we are now awaiting arrival of … Continue reading →

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Work Work Work + Estimates + Dancing… All In A Days Work!

Posted on Thursday, March 9, 2017 by Paul

We have a water leak!  Our water bill has been sky high so Paul checked the meter and without any water being on,  the meter was indicating usage.  We called two plumbers out and now have to make a decision. … Continue reading →

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Time For Chores! Then The Fun Begins!

Posted on Wednesday, March 8, 2017 by Paul

We took a gander at the garden and it is coming along just fine.  The last of the tomatoes will be placed in the front yard today and tomorrow.  The upper left hand plants are basil (to draw the bees) … Continue reading →

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A Relaxing Sunday

Posted on Sunday, March 5, 2017 by Paul

After Friday and Saturday we were ready for a few minutes of relaxing.  Paul worked in the yard and got another twelve of the tomatoes planted in the back yard.  In addition, Paul moved twenty onion plants and put in … Continue reading →

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