Tag Archives: gardens

OH NO!!!!!

Posted on April 23, 2014 by patti

You just never know.  Last Friday, Good Friday, and the beginning of a holiday weekend, Bill and I were walking Fergus at the walking trails in town, also known as “the dog park.”  It is a wonderful place…miles of trails … Continue reading →

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Garlic

Posted on July 11, 2013 by patti

I love garlic.  I use it in sauces and soups.  I stirfry it with veggies and I put it in omelets and quiches.  But I have never grown it before.  Until this year.  Last Fall I took the plunge and … Continue reading →

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Bits and Pieces

Posted on June 7, 2013 by patti

Yesterday was a day to finish up all the bits and pieces that needed to be done. It seemed as if every garden needed one little thing. And I had a few left over plants that needed planting. First, the … Continue reading →

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Growth in the Gardens

Posted on May 11, 2013 by patti

It has been a busy few days here at Brookwood Shire. The gardens are all coming along nicely as Nature continues to bloom in abundance. Recent rains have caused an explosion of greenery every where. The leaves are fully out … Continue reading →

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The Pumpkin Patch and My Girls

Posted on May 5, 2013 by patti

For a number of years I have been thinking about growing pumpkins. I use a lot of them in the Fall to decorate, and they are also very good to eat. They store well and they are fun. But the … Continue reading →

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The New Raised Beds

Posted on April 18, 2013 by patti

We have been working on the new raised beds. It is a bit of an experiment really. My compost is not really ready yet and to buy enough soil for the four beds would be a bit pricey. So we … Continue reading →

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Brookwood Shire on Facebook

Posted on January 20, 2013 by patti

It is very quiet at Brookwood Shire at this time of year. The gardens are sleeping…with or with out their blanket of snow. Life slows down in the winter. I have been spending lots of time by the fire, chatting … Continue reading →

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The Cliffs and the Burren

Posted on November 23, 2012 by patti

Another day in County Clare. Today we began in my favorite place in Ireland, the Cliffs of Moher. They rise up to 700 feet in places and are magnificent in all seasons. A bit foggy in the distance, but still … Continue reading →

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Bealtaine Cottage

Posted on November 22, 2012 by patti

Yesterday was very special for me. I visited Colette O’Neil at Bealtaine Cottage. I stumbled upon her blog last February while searching for information about permaculture in Ireland. I have been an avid follower ever since. Colette has taken a … Continue reading →

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The Season Progresses

Posted on October 22, 2012 by patti

Today was an absolutely beautiful day! Autumn continues on. It is darker in the mornings and darker earlier and earlier in the evenings. The leaves are falling. Yet the weather continues to be unseasonably warm and lovely. It may be … Continue reading →

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