About a week and a half ago the kids and I began our latest science/gardening experiment: this year we are trying to grow tomato plants from seed. We bought a packet of tomato seeds that promised “up to 40 plants.” … Continue reading
Thing One: Crepe MyrtlesOne of the sad things about living on the prairie is that I’m pretty sure Crepe Myrtles won’t grow here, and more’s the pity because they are among my favorite plants. Except they are more like trees. … Continue reading
I have been enjoying making interesting recipes from our garden produce and what I find at the Farmer’s Market, and tonight was a standout that I just had to share. Sadly, the pictures did not come out, so you’ll have … Continue reading
Sometimes my frugal experiments just don’t work out that well, especially when they are actually gardening experiments combined with frugal experiments. Remember when I was all jazzed about growing my own garlic? Yeah, I used the green tops a LOT … Continue reading
I came home to some great garden bounty. Several phlox were blooming, along with some huge zinnias and black-eyed Susans, so I have a lovely centerpiece on the dining room table.Our small garden plot yielded four cherry tomatoes (I realized … Continue reading
When we moved in to our house about four years ago I planted a few lily bulbs in one of my back flowerbeds. This year they have divided and divided so many times that the entire back of our house … Continue reading
When we first moved in to our little house on (what used to be) the prairie, I fell for one of those plant catalogs that shows pictures of towering trees and lush garden plants, with low low prices. I ordered … Continue reading
I never planted a peony in my front flower bed, and YET today I found one growing underneath another bush and it had the above three gorgeous flowers thereon! How awesome is that? Peonies are so pretty and smell lovely! … Continue reading
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My poor tired and preoccupied brain was relieved to find a blogging idea for the day over at The Nesting Place: if you could have an ideal and totally unrealistic robot self, what would it do for you? First of … Continue reading
Hi, I'm Catherine Gillespie and A Spirited Mind is where I post about reading, writing, and parenting and the lessons I'm learning as a result. Thanks for stopping by!
