Who Knew! You probably did know, but I didn’t. This morning, as we were sitting chatting on the back porch, Attila rose from his chair and wandered into the garden. I watched him with some interest, as he leaned into the garden area by the fence, and pulled out a huge plant. What was it?… Continue reading You could roof your house…
Catching Up
In January we stopped bringing our mail as-is directly into the house. At first I misted it with hydrogen peroxide, following hand washing protocols. But it was soon impossible to purchase hydrogen peroxide, so that strategy was not sustainable. Then we setup a system of cardboard shelves to quarantine the letters for a week before… Continue reading Catching Up
Ahhh… That’s Better
The temperature dropped. The humidity dropped. It is still reaching 30C mid-day, BUT with the lower humidity, it feels close to 30C! And it is a bit cooler than it has been at night too, so that sitting out on the porch of a morning is just that much pleasanter. I had an odd experience… Continue reading Ahhh… That’s Better
Tired and Happy
It has been a busy day here at Mist Cottage. Here is what we did today, it is 9:33 p.m., and I am still not done! Last Weeks PicklesI made Dill Slice pickles last week, from our English and Pickling Cucumbers. We couldn’t wait the seven days recommenced before opening a jar. We opened one… Continue reading Tired and Happy
Map of Cows
Thursday, July 23, 2020 – in the first summer of the Pandemic The garden is beginning to get bossy. I have been making my lunch from the produce Attila brings in from the garden every morning, since early June. These sauteed meals have featured Spinach, Beets and Greens, Swiss Chard, Peas, Carrots, and Zucchini from… Continue reading Map of Cows