Category Archives: Home Projects

The Garden Moves Toward Autumn

Posted on 2008/09/22 by Gabi

The garden is still going strong as we head towards Autumn. We are still harvesting tomatoes, zucchini and herbs while the blackberries and grapes ripen. Some plants, such as the garlic chives are just blossoming and there are new blossoms on … Continue reading →

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To everything turn, turn, turn…Woodturning- a new passion!

Posted on 2008/04/06 by Gabi

  Rick is teaching me to wood-turn on a lathe. I’ve wanted to learn for several years now. We took a pottery class together last year and I loved that. This  has a similar “organic” feel. What I mean by … Continue reading →

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Xeric mow-strip in full bloom

Posted on 2007/06/04 by Gabi

This is our xeric (low water demand) mow-strip -a little past prime but still beautiful in my humble opinion. If I had posted this blog two weeks ago, it would have been more beautiful. But oh well. We put this in … Continue reading →

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Everything’s coming up roses (and lavender)!

Posted on 2007/06/03 by Gabi

This is my first post in the new blog and everything in my life is bursting forth in blossom. Today there are six rose plants blooming in my garden along with peonies, poppies and evening primrose. Cranesbill geranium, bleeding heart and … Continue reading →

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