This N That

It is hard to believe we are in the last week of January and we are so warm and not expecting any cool weather any time soon. I managed to get out and enjoy some of the weekend outdoors. This is where I spent a little time while I was monitoring a project Saturday. I don't think I've shared pictures of my shed out back. Actually it's pretty big. There have been a few interesting things to come out of here. It is a great big ole mess right now and it is taking some time to get it cleaned out. It is snakey and I'm not going in here by myself because I am a scardy cat.

This little pooch is Molly, my friends rat terrier I gave him.

(On this side of the shed I plan to put some camellia's and something else undecided.)

It's just a dirty old shop. Big enough to hold six cars comfortably.

This is John's idea. He is a metalsmith and designed the stepping stone frame to make stones. The flower is his idea and he created the flower frame also. This is a sample he had set up for me to see.

Actually they turned out too thick and the cement wasn't quite right. May have bought the wrong kind. This mixture had a lot of rocks in it. They are about 2 to2-1/2" thick. Way too thick to walk on. I'm thinking garden art here. 

Buddy enjoyed being outside even if he had to be on his chain. He likes to visit neighbors and wants to cross the main road near me so this is what he gets.

I spent my time with my gloves and a shovel. It was time to work on the garden I planned on putting down. First I had to dig out the grass. I do this because I HATE to contend with grass in my gardens. I can pull weeds but grass is hard to keep out when it gets around the flowers. Plus I also back fill with new Miracle Gro Garden Soil.
(The area on this side of the shed is where I plan to put some roses and some flowering vines.)

I got this much done. I'm going to make it bigger but this is the beginning. The digging and loading the sod is easy enough but hauling my load down the hill to drop in some low spots kills me. I'll get there though and it will be a pretty spot.

Anyone know what this is and if I can expect a flower. I have a couple of them and don't if it was in some seeds I spread in the fall.

Daffodils will be in bloom soon. Actually I think it is early as is everything else this year.

What to do with these containers? Plants? Help. I need ideas. They do not have a bottom so they can easily be used them in the garden. 

Anybody throwing out seeds yet in their gardens? I'm thinking about doing just that with this warm weather. I'm thinking it will be an early spring and long hot summer.

Gotta run.  Have a great week.



A Bright Spot

Just a couple of blooms. A bright spot in an otherwise dreary garden.

I am still having problems commenting on some blogs. Don't know what is going on but many of us are having the same problem. Just know I have been by to visit you and sorry I could not leave a comment.

January Warmth

We are having some crazy weather this year. I think everyone is experiencing warmer than usual conditions. Here it is warm and sticky. Worked in the gardens some clipping and triming. Probably shouldn't have done that but it was so nice and things are greening up already.

Look at the hyancinths. Way too early for this.

My hyancinths are not gonna get any height on it. This little thing is only a couple inches from the ground.



Hope you all have a great day and wonderful week. I'll be coming by to visit.

Happy Friday and the Winner Is...

I hope you don't mind but I chose two winners today. Actually they were drawn from a batch of numbers.

And the winners are Catherine at A Gardener in Progress http://agardenerinprogress.blogspot.com/ and Pattie at Our Hollyhock Farm  http://myblog-bratti.blogspot.com/ . Ya'll go check them out. Catherine has been a long time follower and grows the prettiest flowers. Right now she is re-doing her front yard and I can't wait to see how pretty it will be. Catherine also has a beautiful Koi pond and her lilies are stunning. Pattie has a relatively new blog. She loves her flowers and home decorating and has some beautiful animals too. Pattie also into yard sales and junking. Loads of fun and ideas. Ladies my email is on my sidebar and I need you to email me your address and if you prefer decaf or the real kicking stuff.

I just couldn't get a clear photo this morning. Guess my hands are shaky this morning. Just wanted to throw in a flower or two. I'm loving the blue on this hyancinth. This is the first bloom on the new blue ones I just bought. Beautiful next to the purple nemesia.

And next to the pink hyancinth.

I splurged on myself yesterday. I spent three hours at the beauty salon and had my second professional hair color. I've colored my hair since I was 14 and always did it myself. I'm thinking it may not be my last.

BEFORE....

AFTER. (I hate my photos. I think I don't really look like that. I'm much better looking than that.) Here my face is pink from the waxing too. I hate that painful part. I was tearing so bad I lost all my makeup.

Too bad you can't see the sign. It says $3.45 per gallon. Last night it was $3.35 and I decided to wait to get fuel. Darnit I don't know what I'm gonna do when it cost me more to go and buy at the grocery stores and everywhere else I have to go. I heard this morning on the news how the cost of groceries have had the greatest increase in many years. The economists are saying that we should expect fuel to be $5 a gallon soon. How will we make it - I guess by letting some other things go.

I hope you are having a good day and have a wonderful weekend wherever you are.

Today I am thankful for the rain that is coming to water my seeds.

This-N-That

I am linking up to the following parties -Cottage Flora Thursday's at  http://fishtailcottage.blogspot.com/ and Fertilizer Friday http://www.tootsietime.com/ .

The first blue bloom on the new Blue Hyancinth. I will be adding these to my gardens every year. I love that they keep their blooms for a long time too. Have to get that camera down on the ground to get a photo too. The scent is heavenly.

Take a walk with me and Buddy.

We set out here from home down our short street. 

Buddy has to go down into the ditch to check the scent of the neighbors cats. Back up the hill he scurry's because he wants to be in front of me and get there first. He loves this time of day after being shut up all day while I am away at work. It makes me feel good to see him so happy about his daily walks.

Here we have to stop to check for cars. Buddy wants to just run across but I am teaching him to stop here and it works sometime. 

I am so lucky to have this place right at my front door. I have shared this walk before but indulge me a bit here. This used to be the old train track when Citronelle had passenger and cargo trains roll through. There is a road to the right and left of the track and each side is independent and runs both ways.

I was so disappointed that my batteries were dead. I had to keep letting it charge for a few seconds and snap another photo. Oh well I took care of that this morning.

The beautiful trees go for about a half mile and are so pretty lining the streets. I intend to get some better photos of the rest of the walk.

So we turned around here to head back.

And this is the old train depot. It is now a museum. 

 

We usually encounter more people than this but this is our first walkers to see. I had to let them pass me since I walk with Buddy. I have to really keep him away from children riding their bikes. Don't want any kids falling off their bikes getting scared of a little dog.

Here we are. Making a turn here going home.

I couldn't believe my eyes when I saw this yesterday. Guess he didn't want to wait in the line to order and jumped up in front or whatever. Crazy people.

Beautiful skies yesterday.

Rain is in the forecast for tonight and tomorrow thru Saturday. Temps are seasonable around 70 and lows around 50. I am so hoping for some warmer weather for all of you up north. I know you have had a horrible winter and need to come out from all that snow.

The drawing will be tomorrow morning for anyone who still wants to enter.

Hope you all have a great day.

Today I'm thankful my swollen knees don't hinder me from walking Buddy.

Blogiversary Give-Away

Let me re-state the give-away. If you would prefer Decaffiented is not out of the question. I will give the winner this option as well as a choice of flavor.

I completely missed my blogiversary on Feb 9. I started my blog two years ago. I never imagined before I started this blog that I would love doing this. Never thought of meeting people through blogging. I absolutely love keeping up with all of you. I have come to be friends with so many people. I often think that I am going to set out to meet some of these fine people in person. And I am coming to meet some of you one day. Darla look out. Blogworld is full of wonderful friendly people who love to share their love of home and gardening. Blogging has also given me a place to share my love of gardening.

Are you a coffee drinker? I like on occasion to have something gourmet instead of my usual good Folgers coffee. So I stopped by one of my favorite places to buy good coffees and pecan goodies.

This is one pound of Butter Pecan Coffee in whole bean. I love it and I think you will too. It has a smooth buttery/nut flavor. I prepare mine just like I would my Folgers. I love Folgers by the way. I will be sending the coffee along with fresh pralines and a couple other items. I actually have to make another trip to Dees because I ate your praline and need to buy more. They are soooooo goooood.

In order to win (I hope you are a follower but I don't check) just leave me a comment. I will draw a name on Friday around 9:00 my time and then post the winner.

Isn't she a beauty. 



Rain is in our forecast and will be glad to get it.

Hope you all have a nice day.

Today I'm thankful for the rain thats coming to water my new plants and seeds.

First Daffodil Bloom

Pascagoula, MS on Friday. Beautiful day.

I spent a little time outdoors this weekend. It was so pretty and warm. I am wishing all of you bloggers up north some warmer temps.

Got some new dahlias in the ground this weekend. 

New bloom on the blue hyacinth. Looks like I'll get another bloom from this too. I'm loving that my one hyancinth last year made 4 new babies.

This weekend I purchase a couple more hyancinth. This is a pink and the container already had three stalks coming up.

And a couple more blue.

Yea! I was thrilled when I walked out and found this blooming. I'm looking forward to a lot more of these.

Hope you all have a great day.

Today I'm thankful that I had a pretty daffodil to see this morning.