On My Mind: My Dream House*

Hello, Dreamers.

Today, I was wondering what your dream house would be like. Even though it's quite unrealistic, imagine what the perfect house (on Earth--we'll save fantasy/dystopian, etc. houses for later) would be.

Mine would have some main parts:

1) Library. I would have a library room, and tons of cats. Some relatives of mine have a library room, and it is one of the most magical places ever. Also, their four cats make the room complete. :)

I always imagine the giant libraries, like in both the Beauty and the Beast movies. Wouldn't it be fun to have that many books?

2) Garden. I would have a giant vegetable garden. Because my dream garden is so big, (and perhaps not doable), I'll have to give it its own post.

3) Cat rooms. I would foster cats, and of course, have my own. I'd have to make sure they all had plenty of space.

4) A cellar, or someplace to hang herbs, and a very big freezer.

5) A few bedrooms, a good-sized kitchen, dining room, and at least one family room.

What does your dream house look like?

Spruce Nogard

*Actually posted on May 31st. See here for details.

Attributions:

https://pixabay.com/en/cat-sweet-kitty-animals-323262/ 

https://pixabay.com/en/life-beauty-scene-library-books-863148/

https://pixabay.com/en/garden-vegetables-produce-2149259/

https://pixabay.com/en/herbs-drying-hanging-kitchen-food-801819/

Gardening: Sprouts and Runners*

Hello, Friends!

It's good to be writing again!

Today, I just wanted to share a few things that are happening in my (small) garden this year.

1) Sprouts

A few neglected bean pods from last year actually sprouted! They're very cute. :)

2) Runners

As many of you know, mint will take over your garden. I knew this, and didn't plant mint in a pot anyways. Sigh. Surprisingly, though, this year, my oregano did the same. After being a baby plant last year, it started taking over the garden. It also looks very similar to mint. . . and when I looked it up, I discovered they're from the same family. Hurrah! (Or not.)

Can you tell which one's mint and which one's oregano?

How are your gardens doing?

Spruce Nogard

*Even though this post says it was written on May 13th, it was really written on May 31st. I change the dates to what they should be if the post was written on time to keep my records straight. It is not a glitch your browser or my blog has.

Gardening: The Cycle. . . Does Not Begin Again

Hello, Gardeners.

Unfortunately for me this year, I will not be able to garden. Thankfully, this is due to a wonderful opportunity I am blessed to have, but it will be a little sad not to garden.

Herbs

Beans (Some herbs on left side), Also where I had my garlic

Tomatoes

Usually, right now, I would have started seeds, hoping for my little baby tomatoes and cucumbers and beans to grow big and strong and healthy.

Instead, however, I am enjoying the unusually warm weather, and beginning to smell spring in the air.

What are your favorite parts about spring?

Spruce Nogard

Gardening: Coming Toward the End

Hello, Gardeners.

Sorry this post is up late.

I live in Minnesota, so Autumn is starting to come. This means my gardens are starting to die. That's fine, though.

(If your wondering how I'm going to write about gardening without gardens, come back in two months. :) )

I'll probably have a few more things coming in over the next few weeks, so I'll give grand totals next month.

These are just totals so far:

3 cucumbers. They were in a lot of shade, so that makes sense.

My zucchini didn't have any fruit, for whatever reason.

8 garlic bulbs

41 carrots of various sizes

109 green beans

15 Amana Orange Tomatoes

13 German Striped Tomatoes

3 Cherokee Purple Tomatoes

Herbs!!!!!!

I will put pictures up as soon as I can. I can't really right now. :)

How are your gardens doing? Post below!

Spruce Nogard