Earthquake tiller Rocks!

 I am so impressed by my little rototiller. Definately worth the investment. It's still crazy hard work clearing a garden but I love this thing! Have a bit more to do but here is a pic before I started and what I got done today.

I am also super glad I saw this little one before I hit him with the tiller, I would have been super sad.

I was just about to do a bit more before I called it a day but nature decided for me. First the black flies came out and started biting but also 3 turkeys decided to have dinner. 

Anyway, it was a super good day. I got to play in dirt, see lots of birds and got some work done on my soon to be rose garden 🌹

Strawberry tower progress

 

So I painted my last pot for the strawberry towers; I am very happy how it turned out. My husband suggested I add our town's former chief of police' badge which I thought was a wonderful idea. Chief Maloney passed away in the line of duty in 2012 during a stand off in our town for a drug raid. Not only is this symbol on my tower in honor of him but for all the people who effortlessly risk their lives serving our communities on a daily basis.

I was hoping to put the towers together today; but after some research have determined that I need to seal the pots or all my work will eventually chip off. I will be working on sealing them this week and hope to have pics of finished project next weekend.....stay tuned!

Weekend project

 So I still haven't used my Earthquake tiller yet. Hoping next weekend the weather will cooperate. 

I have been busy planning out my rose garden, making my wish list of rose bushes I want and looking up deer resistant companion plants.

I was lucky enough to have a 4 day weekend so I decided even though we had April snow showers to keep busy on a super fun project.

I am making 2 strawberry topsy turvy planters. Not put together just yet, but I am having so much fun painting the clay pots.

I am no artist, that's for sure; but it is so fun painting, using my imagination and using up supplies around the garage and house.

Part of my rose garden idea is recycling stuff we have that is basically rotting and using it for decoration in my garden.

I didn't get fussy about paints, just using what we had on hand from previous projects.

Here are a few pics of my project so far. Will definately post pics when my towers are complete! 

Breaking Ground

 I know....it has been years of silence. That's what happens when you decide to go to grad school. You have no life....literally!

Fortunately, school is behind me and I have plans to fill my free time by creating a rose garden. I have given up on attempting a veggie garden. As much as I love growing and eating fresh veggies, we have too much wild life that also love them, so all the work and they reap the benefit. I have decided to support my local farmers and signed up for a CSA for 2021. I will be turning our overgrown, neglected plot into a beautiful oasis. So far....knock on wood, wild life hasn't bothered the few rose bushes I do have.

I am so excited about this project. I will take pics and update our progess as we go.

I bought an Earthquake Versa tiller/cultivator based on the amazing reviews. I have it put together and ready to go; can't wait to see what it can do.

Newest Member of the Family

This is Willow, she is a spit fire little bunny we adopted recently from the NH SPCA. We lost our dear Guillermo who we adopted last November unexpectantly and he left a big hole in my heart, along with 2 other rabbits we have lost over the past 15 months. Bunnies are absolutely amazing little creatures. I highly recommend that anyone who is considering adopting a bunny do their homework first. Rabbits have special needs, they need unlimited timothy hay, appropriate veggies, water, fresh, clean cages and socialization - Oh, don't forget having them fixed! They can be litterbox trained and love out of cage time to interact with their human friends and  get exercise. The thing about rabbits is- they LOVE to chew. So be fore warned, having a bunny is like having a baby or puppy - You MUST bunny proof the part(s) of your house that you will allow your bun to roam. This means electrical cords, possibly carpet and anything wood is up for grabs in a bunnies mind. Despite best efforts we have lost a few things or have had things torn up (like phone cords, mouse cords and carpet) but we love our little bunny friends and can live with or replace the damaged items. This year we have had a family of cotton tails in our back yard. SO much fun to watch and I am happy to share the dandelions and clover with them :)

Spring is Here 2014!

Chip - My 40th surprise birthday gift from my husband

At Benson's in Hudson NH

 

 

Spotted Salamander found in our flower bed

 

 

 

 

 

 

So spring is finally here after a loooong winter. We have been able to get out some and do some letterboxing. We love exploring new places and revisiting our favorites. My cousin surprised me with a new camera and I am having fun trying it out. My 40th birthday was in April, my husband who does not normally celebrate birthdays surprised me by adopting a new member of the family. He was waiting for me when I got home from work. He also surprised me by hosting a LTC tracker in honor of nurses and had people mail the stamp they carved as well. We found a great trail we are going to plant them on, can't wait to get them out so people can find them! Looking forward to this summer. I started a new job this past Februrary so I have not wanted to ask for too much time off! I am also in the process of working on my Bachelor's Degree through Excelsior College. We just hosted our 2nd letterboxing event at Wakeda Campground this past weekend. The event went awesome, I only would have liked to have warmer nights. Sleeping in a tent at 40 something degree left something to be desired. Looking forward to more camping, letterboxing, socializing with friends. Will try to do better to keep this blog more up to date!

Welcome 2013!!!

Well, it is another New Year. Another chance at starting over, finishing projects left undone, attempting to eat healthier, trimming down the waistline, new adventures, creating new projects, putting money in the savings account for a rainy day or whatever it is that we promise we will do for this coming year. I personally hope this year is less trying than 2012. Yes, 2012 had some great moments but is also had some moments I would rather not repeat. I guess when you get down to it, we could say that about most years, but 2012 had more of those moments than some other years. Some positive moments for 2012.....owning our first home, camping twice with amazing people in our letterboxing world, getting a job as a visting nurse per diem, our 2nd son graduating high school and finding out during graduation that 2nd son worked on creating and making an outside classroom for his school. Of course, I cannot forget my trip to Houston last Memorial Day weekend to visit my cousin Rob.
Well, here's to 2013, hoping it will be better, wiser, healthier, happier, more adventurous and more successful!!!!!