Posts tagged as: HQ
So darling, aren’t they? I just love fresh-cut flowers, and how they seem to enchant any room they inhabit. Even a few stems of a single style, in an old salsa jar, and it’s instant cheer. And the source shouldn’t matter, right? Even if it’s . . . . . . my [...]
My Dearests! Here it is, we’ve reached the 100th post on Bonzai Aphrodite! Just shy of 4 months into this project, I want to take this opportunity to express my extreme gratitude for all of you. For the overwhelming support I’ve received, for the endless enthusiasm you’ve all shown, and mostly for the inspiration you [...]
Spring is in full swing here in Portland, and I am ever the impatient gardener. Sometimes it seems like it’s taking forever to get things going, like nothing I’ve planted is growing. I have to remind myself that it’s only just mid-May. Some US regions are still awaiting the last frost, and some people just [...]
Oi there! Happy Friday! And better yet, happy LAST Friday of the month! And that means it’s time for the Monday Monthly Mission roundup. This month was our first mission, and we were assigned the task of setting up a home compost program. So, how did you do? Are you composting yet??? I sure am, and [...]
I planted a patch of snow peas a few months back, and the little buggers are finally starting to take off. But peas and beans are curious climbers. They need a sturdy lattice with lots of levels to keep them entertained, lest they shrivel up in the dirt and die of boredom. So [...]