The past six months have been, well, let’s just say… interesting. Mainly because an accurate description would be rather expletive filled and that’s just not a polite way to start out a post (but here is your warning that later… Read more ›

Spring has snuck back into Cleveland. And I think I know why.   It has to be because my order from Baker’s Creek Seeds came today.   Seeds, glorious seeds — tomatoes, melon and squash! While we’re in the mood… Read more ›

I find it incredible how messy a garden can get over the course of the winter. I mean, granted, I did not actually clean the garden at the end of the summer last year, but I am sure that it… Read more ›

Seeds ordered…. Check Tomato plants ordered…. Check New trees (Royal Empress Tree and Fragrant Tea Olive) ready to be planted…. Check Container garden ready to be moved outside…. Check Warm weather…. Damn You know, I am doing my part here.… Read more ›

Well, the official start of Spring happened today. Though, that is a point of contention between my husband and myself. He thinks Spring starts with Opening Day. I think it starts when I feel the overwhelming need to weed a… Read more ›

I am happy to announce that I am now the proud mama to a bunch of bouncing babies! If it wasn’t for the fact that it’s now illegal to smoke anywhere public in Ohio, I would pass out cigars. Now… Read more ›

The magnolias are in bloom in Cleveland and I am not there to see them. I am just the jet setter this week and I am now in Boston for a business trip. But I did get a few hours… Read more ›

Ugh… I’m just pooped. I spent a good portion of the day outside. The beginning of the season is always tough. First of all, you are way out of shape due to the fact you did absolutely nothing during the… Read more ›

I could not go outside today. 🙁 My two youngest have both vomiting and diarrhea. Yeah, didn’t want to take them out. Shame they were sick. It was 60F+ today. At least I got to put the top down on… Read more ›