Despite The Snow

I've started planning for my next container garden. I think I will start early and plant seeds once a weed so that I have several plants that arrive at maturity at different times during the spring and summer. I'm going to be ordering some seed catalogs tomorrow. I'll try and remember to post some links so if you need your catalogs you can order too. I'll be looking for compact plants that will do well in a container. I still want to grow tomatos, eggplants and peppers. I didn't have much luck with the broccoli so I think I'll skip them this year since I'm very limited on space. I'm also looking at growing some winter squash so we have some nice fresh veggies in the winter.

My Hubby got very creative on Wendesday. We finally got loads and loads of snow and he was out every hour to keep up with it.

Instead of just shoving it off to the side to clean off the driveway he started creating a hugh mound of it at the back of the driveway.

As you can see what we ended up with was a crazy cheap way for the kids to enjoy some sledding. They have been having a blast for the last two days zipping down our own personal sledding hill. No waiting required.

So Disappointing

Well the Snow was here not much though not even enough to cover the ground. Instead in hit to the south of us with a majority hitting in New Jersey. Well I may get a second chance on Wednesday but I'm not holding my breath. Besides the kids will either miss the snow cause they're in school or miss school because of the snow and that doesn't work either way.

For a Little While

For a couple of weeks the weather had been very warm here I even considered setting up a makeshift greenhouse to start some seedlings. Silly me!

Tonight it is going to snow. Don't get me wrong I love snow... absolutely love it... but It was so warm I just couldn't resist thinking about some lovely fresh tomatoes and zucchini.... yummm fresh veggies. It's time for me to order my seed catalogs I think I'm going to try and find some more compact plants. I won't be able to go for heirloom plants I have to go for something newer so my little tiny backyard.

The Calm Before The Storm!

We are suppose to get some snow tonight. Unlike most people around here I can't wait! I Love Snow! Even though I may have to drive to work in it I still can't wait!

I grew up in Colorado and the thing I miss the most is the abundent snow fall. It covers everything ins clean blanket of white and even the most drab view turns into a magical winter wonderland beneath snow's crystal beauty. I do hope the Washington D. C. Doesn't hog it all and we get plenty. But you know the government they always have to take more then their fair share! LOL

May every one who gets a taste of this storm stay safe and warm!
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A Little Stumped

I've been having a bit of writers block lately. I know I have plenty of things I do every day to save money and help the environment but danged if I can get it out. Maybe just talking about being stuck will help me clear my head.
Have you ever had those days when your stuck for an idea or maybe just a way to get a good idea started? That's how I'm feeling right now! Little thoughts sometimes float through my head but nothing concrete to write about. I've been thinking of writing some childern's books too. The ideas for the books are there but getting them out is a little harder.
I don't think there can be anything worse then having ideas floating around in your head that you can't get out. They're sitting there like some little kid going nah nee nah nee boo boo. Just teasing away not letting you alone since they just keep floating there.

Every day I sit down and think I should really write something today it's been too long since my last post......
Then after sitting there for a while I think well maybe I go load the dishwasher then I'll write something or I'll go check and see how things are going on facebook or I'll take the dog for a walk... usually this last one provides some great thinking time but lately... nada zip zilch.
So here I sit writing about not being able to write about anything and hoping my next post will actually be something of use. Have a nice night!

GOOD BYE OLD FRIEND

Fitz 1991- 2010

My best friend died yesterday and I can't talk to anyone about it. Every time I try, a giant knot forms in my throat and the words can't get past it. He left my life the same way he came into it meowing all the way. He was the noisiest little bundle of fur you could possible imagine. He was my awwww pet. You know the one you get when you see them and they are just so cute you buy them without thinking ahead. He is the one I broke the rules for since I was living in a military dorm at the time and pets are a no no. Now if I had thought ahead, if I had had any rational thought at all he would have never come home with me. Why would any rational person get the loudest cat conceivable when you live in a place where you aren't suppose to have pets at all? We managed though. He lived with my little sister for a short while and my parents too. My hubby and I bought our first home and the first thing we did was to retrieve my buddy and bring him home. He was with me for so long …. longer then my kids have been alive…. longer then I've been married…. almost all of my adult life. Now he's gone. No more meowing to eat in the morning… No more fluffy furball in front of the computer screen when he wants attention. … No more help with the laundry. Just a quiet Nothing that fills the house.

Time to Get out of the Winter Funk

Ok I have to admit it's hard to write about gardening in the winter. Now it's time to start shaking off the winter blahs and start thinking about some nice fresh mouth watering veggies. Well the other day in the mail I got an advertisement for the Earth Box

This is apparently the ultimate in container for gardening in. I would love to try it but I'm not sure if I really want to spend $55 to $60 on a plastic pot for plants. I think I will have to keep an eye out to see if I can find one for less so I can try it. If it works as wonderfully as the ad promises it would be worth the cost in the long run.