So, we have fifteen chickens and we’re suddenly only getting an egg or two a day. I think their hiding them somewhere. I’ve looked high and low, in every nook and cranny. I can’t find the eggs anywhere! We let them free range later in the day, but it’s too late for all of themContinue reading “The Mystery of the Missing Eggs”
What’s Happening in the Garden- August 8, and a Little Check In
I’ve been so busy for the past ten days or so. I feel like I run through the garden, pull a few weeds, pick something and keep going. Next week looks like it will be kind of quiet and close to home. No one is at camp, no big commitments. I’m hoping to cook, bakeContinue reading “What’s Happening in the Garden- August 8, and a Little Check In”
Salem-Ota Week
Last Saturday we welcomed a new member to our family. No, no, no… not a new baby, or a new pet, we welcomed a wonderful young girl named Shino. She was visiting from Ota City in Japan. Every year residents of the city of Salem, Massachusetts and the city of Ota visit each other inContinue reading “Salem-Ota Week”
Free Family Fun! The Salem Maritime Festival
Tomorrow is the Salem Maritime festival at the Salem Maritime National Historic Site! Participation is a long-time tradition in our family, as my husband has coordinated parts of it since it began in the early 90s. There are knots to tie! The Friendship will be open for tours. You can explore the beach, listen toContinue reading “Free Family Fun! The Salem Maritime Festival”
A Walk Through the National Garden
Last week I wrote a post about my visit to the Children’s Garden at the US Botanic Garden. Here are a few photos from the rest of my visit. It was unbelievably hot that day and I had all of the outside gardens to myself. The conservatory was climate controlled, of course, and just beautiful.Continue reading “A Walk Through the National Garden”
Just One
I’m on the move this week! We’re hosting a student from Ota City, Japan, so we have lots of fun family activities planned and I have a new child to take care of. My Mom and nieces are visiting my brother and sister-in-law in New Hampshire so we had lunch with them yesterday and we’llContinue reading “Just One”
Dream House
When I think of my dream house, it’s this one. I’ve gone by it for years and I’ve always loved it. It’s right on the ocean, here in Salem. The borders and architecture are beautiful with just the right mix of colors and textures. Every detail is perfect. I love the way the pots ofContinue reading “Dream House”
What’s Happening In the Garden- July 28
We’ve had pretty unsettled weather here this week. Lots of thunderstorm warnings and showers. We did have drought early in the spring but from my perspective our summer has been pretty typical. Plenty of sunny days and rain at reasonable intervals. I think that our water table may still be down a bit from theContinue reading “What’s Happening In the Garden- July 28”
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I like to order my seeds from a few different sources, one of them is JUNG SEEDS. They sent out their newsletter last weekend and an article touched on the Hot Weather and its effects on our garden. Since my garden really took a beating during the…
Pineapple Zucchini Bread
I know that there are lots of zucchini recipes out there this week but you really must try this delicious bread. I got this recipe at a Bed and Breakfast called the Ferry Point House while on my honeymoon in New Hampshire almost 23 years ago. The pineapple makes it so moist and delicious. YouContinue reading “Pineapple Zucchini Bread”
The Salem Garden 