Monday, April 1, 2013

Still no Harvest, Raspberry Bushes, Planting, Bowl, Note Card & Easter


I thought I would go out and snitch a few lettuce leaves.  Ha,ha,ha! I gave up!  I did buy some Pak Choi seeds to try this year.  Have never planted them before!  In fact, I have never even cooked or used them !!!!!  Hope I like!


A few years ago I bought three Heritage Virus-Free everbearing red raspberry bushes.  They have more than paid for themselves.  I have moved them a couple times.  They multiply and I trimmed them back this past week.  I hope I did it correctly and that we harvest many yummy berries this year!


My "wonderful gardener" put our homemade compost on this little section of the garden and rototilled and raked it for me.  The sun is shining but it is pretty cold outside today and I am debating whether I should try to go out and plant peas!


Saturday was nice and I planted green onions and a little old Kale seed in this row.  If the Kale doesn't come up I won't be out anymore than if I threw it away!  Frugal!  I am still wearing a winter jacket and those are ear muffs sitting beside me!!


Green onions and Kale all planted!


Regular yellow onion sets planted in one of my large barrels.  It said plant three inches apart so I hope I don't have them too close!


I made this lime/lemon salad with cream cheese and pineapple to take for our Easter gathering.  The bowl is almost 53 years old and I like to use it for special occasions such as this.


I like to have a few cards made up ready to send out.  This one says Just A Note on the front with little treble staffs all over the outside. You can't see it very well but it also says Just a note in the lower part of the card.  I put a heart music note on the back with my initials.  I love my piano and on the left inside I put a baby grand piano. (I don't have a baby grand!)  I left the right side blank to write my note.  Stamped Snail Mail on the envelope.  I have six of them ready to go.


Our "littles" Cali and Gracie.  Aren't grandchildren great to have!


OH MY GOODNESS!  Look what the Easter bunny left in the tree!


The Easter Bunny even remembered us!  I hope you had a wonderful Easter celebrating Christ's Death and Resurrection!


27 comments:

Anonymous said...

That is great that your raspberry bushes are doing so well. What a treat! Your garden area looks all ready to go in the photo with your wonderful gardener. What a beautiful bowl, the green lime/lemon salad looks wonderful in it. So spring and fresh looking. I like your note cards too. I agree, it is nice to have some made up ready to go when you need them. What a beautiful couple, and the Easter Lily looks alright too.

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi emilysincerely, Thanks! We have enjoyed our raspberry's so much! I had Easter lily's planted outdoors when we lived in Michigan and they smelled so good. I am hoping to plant this one out when it gets warm! Thanks for visiting and come again! Nancy

The Polka Dot Closet said...

Looks like your "gardener" is doing a great job, it should be a good harvest. Your "Littles" are ADORABLE! Happy Spring to you!

Carol

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Carol, Thanks! It may be a good harvest if I get it planted! lol The "littles" are growing up way too fast! Thanks for visiting and come again! Nancy

farmhouse-story said...

your cards are so pretty, but, the g-kids are adorable, nancy!

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi lynn, Thanks! We enjoy being a part of the g-kids lives! At times, tho, we feel our age! Thanks for visiting! Come again! Nancy

Cheryl said...

Josie just finished trimming up our raspberries today. We got our potatoes planted yesterday, but hope to do more this coming weekend if the nice weather holds.

Looks like you had a wonderful day on Sunday. Have a great evening.

~Cheryl

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Cheryl, We did have a great day Sunday. Looks like you are keeping up to your gardening with also working! You have some great helpers! Thanks for visiting and come again! Nancy

Bernideen said...

that is so sweet putting the bunnies in the bush! Darling grandkids! Looks like your garden is well on it's way!

chateau chic said...

How wonderful to have a live in gardener!! Your sweet little granddaughters are darling!
Mary Alice

Vicki said...

Hi, looks like so much fun at your house! I can't wait to be outdoors planting. Your granddaughters are so sweet! I love how the Easter bunny left their gifts in the tree. :)

Have a great day.

:)Vicki

Barbie~ said...

HAHA! I was looking at the ear muffs and trying to figure out what they were... it just didn't dawn on me. LOL. Hopefully you'll be harvesting soon!

Susan said...

Happy Belated Easter! He is Risen! :D How sweet for the bunny to remember to get you two something as well. :D Have a great rest of the week in the Lord!
Susan

Daphne Gould said...

I hope you like the pak choy. I love it myself, but have decided that I like the baby choys the best. So this year I'm not planting the big kind.

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Bernideen, Thanks, we think our grandkids are darling too. Our daughter put the bunnies in the tree and she makes things fun for the "little". Thanks for commenting. Come again! Nancy

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi chateau chic, My "wonderful gardener" is a huge help! Thanks for the compliment on the granddaughters! Glad you could visit! Come again! Nancy

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Vicki, Our daughter hosts Easter dinner and always makes the holidays so much fun for the "littles". I planted a little lettuce and radishes today. Soon you will be out planting too! Thanks for visiting and please come again! Nancy

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Vicki, I don't see a place to comment on your blog. Do you have one? Thanks. Nancy

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Susan, Yes, aren't we glad He is Risen Indeed! I hope to plant my Easter lily outside when it gets a bit warmer. Thanks for visiting and come again! Nancy

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Daphne, I am learning about the different greens and hope I like Pak Choy too! If not, the neighbors may be getting some! Thanks for visiting and please come again! Nancy

Vicki said...

Hi! You can leave a comment by clicking on the little box beside the date under the title. It has a number 3 in it right now.

I hope you have a great day!

:)Vicki

Audrey said...

Hi Nancy ... such an interesting blog. I love to plant onions and need to get my ground ready. Your little girls are beautiful and what a joy to have little ones to enjoy Easter with. Thanks for stopping by Timeless Treasures with a nice comment. Hope you will visit often.
Blessings,
Audrey Z.

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Audrey, Thank you. I hope you get a nice harvest of onions. I enjoy seeing all the beautiful things you make out of "junk" on your blog. Thank you for visiting mine! Come again! Nancy

Kathryn D. Duke said...

what a wonderful celebration...your garden is coming along & looks good...my lettuce is just about that big too!! I will post soon...

what a wonderful crystal bowl you own and perfect to pass on too!!!

nice pic of you and your hubby...ours was on the front porch while sitting and I looked like a balloon and did NOT want to post it..hehehehhehe...I need to start eating those small greens!!

Felecia Cofield said...

Hi Nancy! Your garden area looks so nice! You have a wonderful gardener to help you! The bowl is beautiful! You are so creative making those cute cards! The little girls are so adorable! That is a nice Easter lily!
Thanks for sharing! Blessings from Bama!

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Kathryn, Thank you! As an impatient gardener I wish my garden was farther along! Lucky you that it is warm enough to sit on your front porch already! Thanks for visiting and come again! Nancy

Cozy Thyme Cottage said...

Hi Bama girl, Thank you. I wouldn't be able to get as much done without my gardener! I hope my Easter Lily will grow for me outdoors. Thanks for visiting! Come visit again! Nancy

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