Both gardens are planted up – I had a marathon afternoon after work yesterday. Both the community garden bed and side garden are now pretty much crammed with stuff. I do still have a few lavender plants to put out, and I think I’m going to try and get the tomato cages out at least, […]
Well, the iris are budding now, so that’s a better sign for this weekend. I may manage to actually plant out the main parts of both gardens, though based on the forecast, that might need to be on Friday. I did go over to the community garden plot and put out shallots and the remaining
The Adama cowl is done, but I’m not sure when I’m going to be able to block it, so I’m not really counting it as done yet. (And let’s face it, I’ll probably not be able to wear anytime soon, so blocking may take a bit.) I finally finished the thumb on the first
For reasons that will be discussed later, I did my plant shopping at the Farmer’s Market this weekend. So, I have two Baron poblano peppers, three tomatoes (Sun Gold, Purple Russian and Early Girl), oregano and regular basil in the hoop house now. Parsley and thyme are in the garden. Since it’s been
I finished the hand on the first Tursas mitten, and it’s too small for me. I also don’t love how the yarn jogs are. This is definitely a practice pair. Which is also a little demotivating – I’ve yet to finish the thumb. (I will say, I love how thick the fabric
Matilda has been brought up by the manor priest since her father, the lord’s clerk, died. But he’s been called to London, and she’s being left to stay with Peg, the bonesetter. It’s a completely different life than Matilda’s used to, and it takes some getting used to, but she learns to like the new
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Jane is back in Bath, absolutely not enjoying herself, and is more than happy to accept a commission from Lord Harold Trowbridge to keep an eye on his niece, the Lady Desdemona. At a party given by Mona’s grandmother, a shocking murder occurs, drawing Jane into the world of the Bath theatre. Yes, this is
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Most of the plants are out in the back yard, hardening off. It’s probably going to be a while to finish that process – it’s been surprisingly cool. We’ll get one random day in the 70s, and then it’s only in the 50s for the next three or four days. I can’t
