Attention all you Subdivision Farmers at Heart

Dream! Reality...


Okay, so I live in a subdivision. A little yucky? Yes. What can I say? I didn't really plan it out this way, but here we are, so it's time to make the absolute most of it! I have lots of pretty plants, flowers, bushes, and trees. However, I've been waiting to purchase that multi-acre estate with a red barn, farm house, pasture...but it hasn't happened yet. I love to dig, plant, prune, feel the sun on my face, and the feel of dirt under my nails. The reward of an abundantly blooming garden offers pleasures and self-satisfaction beyond explaining. But, I hesitated to plant edibles. Why? Waiting for that farm, of course! What for? No more waiting! I am going to experiment with as many things as my Texas land will allow. I am going to love it, nurture it, pray over it, and watch it GROW! Of course, tomatoes are a must. I already shared with you that I've planted an abundance of herbs. I also purchased onions and brussel sprouts (which I love)! I have lettuce in already. Next up, squash, watermelon, and not sure what else yet. Need to do more research. Mary Jane's Farm...here I come (the best magazine in the world)!

It's Been A While, But I'm Back...I think!

Spring is springing in Texas! I saw my first patch of blue bonnets blooming on the side of the road today! So beautiful! I am looking forward to wonderful things...next week is Spring Break, and I have a date with my gardens, my shovel, my rake, my trowel, and my fresh home brewed chicken manure! Can't wait to see what my chicken manure does for my flowers and my food...very exciting. I have lots of planting to do! Decided to plant all 7 of my window boxes with herbs! So far, tarragon, cinnamon basil, lemon thyme, traditional sage, oregano, and lavender! Super excited about this! Usually, I spend tons of money on annuals, which look pretty for a season, but then, of course, they perish. Thus, more money must be spent as the seasons change to keep plentiful prettiness where my window pain meets my living room, bedrooms, family room, kitchen...you get the picture. I decided to experiment more with growing my own food. It's hot in Texas, so herbs are a must. They like the heat! So, I have begun the task of planting pretty little sprouts in my window boxes and I am really looking forward to the bountiful rewards! I've decided to experiment with making homemade spaghetti sauce with my girls. So, the next thing going in the ground? Tomatoes! Lots and lots of different kinds of tomatoes! I am going to experiment by planting one variety in a hanging pot on my porch to see what happens. Wish me luck!