Everyday Living

A Lot Happens In A Week!

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Summer

“The fear of the Lord is the beginning of knowledge; fools despise wisdom and instruction.”
‭‭Proverbs‬ ‭1:7‬ ‭

Happy Thursday sweet friends! It has rained and stormed the entire week. Seems like we are living in the tropics. In spite of the rain, progress has been made on the garden shed. I am so excited, so please forgive me for sharing more photos. It has also been amazing that flowers are blooming, with little or no sunshine. Let’s see what has transpired since last week!

 

The cedar shake roof is three-fourths finished. The roofer will be back next week to finish. Cypress strips were added to the board and batten siding…

…and cedar posts for the porch. Yesterday the interior received a primer coat of paint on the walls and ceiling. The painters will be back today!READ MORE

Simple + Southern Sunday No. 295

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Family, Simple + Southern Sunday

“And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. For whoever would save his life will lose it, but whoever loses his life for my sake will save it.”
‭‭Luke‬ ‭9:23-24‬ ‭

 

The Chaste (Vitex) tree is a summer “show off” as it provides weeks of blooming activity. Pruning the old blooms triggers more action, if we take the time to do a little snipping!

We probably don’t have another flowering plant that attracts the pollinators quite like the Chaste tree!READ MORE

Garden & Shed Updates

~ Everyday Living, Faith, Gardening, Outdoors, Summer

“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden.”
‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5:14‬ ‭

Happy Thursday sweet friends. How is the first week of summer going for you? We have been receiving showers daily, so it is quite muggy. I was afraid the rain would slow down the progress of my little shed, but so far they have been able to work. Thank you for those that had suggestions for naming my shed. I will let you all know what I decide.

 

This has been the most unusual garden season. Everything has bloomed later and I have had several failures, I am guessing our cooler spring! Pests have been more prevalent than ever, and now the Japanese beetles have shown up. Gardening is not for the weak of heart!

Limelights are getting ready to put on a show. Notice the sunflowers behind the garden, we planted three different varieties this year.READ MORE