Shane and I hit the road with our truck and fifth wheel trailer on January 28 and headed south for Yuma Arizona. It was plus 5 degrees Celsius when we left home but the weather got colder the further we traveled. He was hoping the weather would warm up much sooner. Fifteen…
Mysteries under a blanket could refer to a few things.... You can guess what I am actually thinking about here. Nothing naughty.... I absolutely love the mystery that a fresh blanket of snow creates as it is laid over the varied contours of the garden, field and forest. Each snowflake joins…
This summer, we had the pleasure of participating in a momentous occasion with our family. On August 27, our niece, Sabrina (Shane's side of the family) married Damien on the farm where Sabrina was raised. It was a truly wonderful wedding, beautiful in all aspects, despite the cooler, rainy weather.…
Here are some photos of harvest 2016. Harvest this year has not been typical, even though it is true that every year differs in one way or another. This fall has seen great yields but a lot of unseasonable rain which has made for some interesting and frustrating moments. The whole…
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Many people who attended my Art And a Country Garden event commented that the food was amazing again this year. The only item I baked were the chunky-monkey banana cookies, which have become a recent family favorite. As promised, below are some of the recipes you asked for. Enjoy! (photo…
Here is a chance for you to to re-visit my Art And a Country Garden event. Or, if you didn't make it, then you might enjoy a look at the highlights. It was a big relief that the weather co-operated for most of the weekend which, of course, helped the…