A Beautiful Day

The sun is shining, it is warm outside, but not hot, nor is it humid, a perfect summer’s day. It has been a totally uneventful day, the very best kind of day. Today Granny’s Rose took to full bloom. I hope she knows how much she was loved. The first bloom on the Clematis burst… Continue reading A Beautiful Day

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Rain At Last

The temperature has dropped a bit, an unpleasant blanket of humidity remains. Another indoor day today. This evening it began to rain, thank goodness. This gives the newly installed rain collection system a chance to strut its stuff, and it worked perfectly. We have collected about 200 liters of water in it so far. Ideally,… Continue reading Rain At Last

Settling In

Another week of work begins for Attila. The adjustment to getting back to work is going well. When we ordered the 1000 liter rain tank Attila was home after being laid off work, so he had ample time to work on fixing the fascia on the house, installing rain gutters, and the rain tank. But… Continue reading Settling In

Let It Rain!

Attila spent the day planting some of the last plants from his little greenhouse, and finishing the install of the evestrough and the 1000 liter rain tank. Now all we need is rain. He enjoyed his day. Happy Father’s Day Attila, you did a great job! Worldly Weather HEAT WARNING – it was 33C in… Continue reading Let It Rain!

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Garden of Delights

This morning Attila picked and brought in for me five red strawberries from the ever-bearing strawberry plant. They were sweet and delicious! A few fresh strawberries now and then are all I will be able to get this year, so I will be enjoying them whenever I can. And I feel grateful to Attila for… Continue reading Garden of Delights

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