Summer Garden Tour That's right, it's time for a Summer Garden Tour. When all else fails, when the sunshine drowns out the...
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Essential Oils for Gardening & My Gardening Basket
I'm going to share with you how I use Essential Oils for Gardening, and then I'll share my Gardening Basket that I made just for you and here's why... As I am entering my second year of gardening here at Sur le Rocher I thought it would be fun to share with you some...
My Gardening Insecurities & a Spring Garden Tour 2019
‘Scuse me whilst I dig the dirt out from under my fingernails… … I just looked down and realized how horrid they actually look. It’s definitely NOT manicure season. ‘Tis the season of compost, and calluses, Of worms and worn wooden handles, The season of a happy heart...
The Garden Journal
I have a dear new friend. It's my garden journal. Have you ever wondered why you should keep a garden journal or even HOW too keep a garden journal? For years I have been wanting to keep one and I am not quite sure why this particular garden discipline has been so...
The Cold Calm Before the Garden
Allow me to pause from decorating, painting and wandering these halls, still stunned that this is our home... I have an announcement to make... It's Winter in Door County BUT The snow is receding. For now, that is. For someone who hates winter, I'm... adjusting. No...
The Ties that Bind
But before the Pesto recipe, I know you're gagging for a farm hunt update... There are things in the life of a Believer that bind them to the LORD. At least I think there are. What do I know? Not much. But, I do know that I'm an ornery, self-sufficient, fool....
Stopping to Smell the Roses
This has been an incredible summer season and just when I think I'll be able to come up for air - BOOM. Homeschool starts. I had to take a break the other day, a break from the laundry, the menu planning, the essential oils and the incredible amount of food piled in...
How to Build a Cheap Pergola – Southern France Style
En plein air.... Plein air dining. One of the best expressions EVER. Perhaps you know it best as al fresco.... or picnic... or just plain eating outside. Whatever you call it. I love to do it. Eating outside is one of life's true, true pleasures. Few things...
And the Thunder Rolls
It's been a glorious busy season and I've tried to live it in my potager instead of spending extra time on my computer, but here I am, quite a bit behind in my blogging. Only to be stirred to prompt action by a round of marvellous Midwest weather. It's been hot here....