Beekeeping is a hobby that fits me well. It involves a mix of challenges, learning, and enjoyment. I attended a Knox County Beekeepers Association class yesterday. Here are some interesting things I learned at that class, other…
Posts tagged homeandgarden
the illusion of spring
Today Brett and I went to the Great Big Home and Garden Show in Cleveland. For many years we have been going to the show with our friends Vic and Jamie. It’s one of those…
Deck Gardening
It’s been a rainy few weeks here in Ohio. On Memorial Day weekend, I planted a deck garden of vegetables and herbs in mismatched pots. They have just exploded in growth. I’ve already been harvesting…
48 hours
What a difference two days makes in April in Ohio.
finally spring (sort of…)
Spring arrived today. The reality is that we will have a few weeks of iffy weather. But… grass is greening, trees are budding, daffodils are 6″ tall and tulips are close behind. It won’t be…
winter blooms
My amaryllis is in full bloom. What perfect timing considering our long white freeze outside.
Ikea, remodeling, surgery and fresh herbs
We had a nice weekend. On Saturday we went to Ikea in Pittsburgh to buy accessories for our remodeled kitchen. We are doing a lot of stainless with a slightly modern look. Ikea is a…
hell’s kitchen
As if my operation and prep for it is not enough, our kitchen is completely torn apart. We decided this spring to upgrade our kitchen with granite countertops, glass tile backsplashes, wood floors, some cabinet…