Freaky Frugalite

I’m in the middle of a ferocious writing streak- have written 7 articles (and counting) so far for work. Yay! But I just have to pop in here just for a sec to pass this funny quote along. You see, I’m researching herb gardens in preparation for a fantastically florid article. As I was looking [...]

I’ve been slowly chipping away at your How To suggestions! Here are a few more I’ve added over the weekend. Since I have been busy working on the garden, they are all garden related right now. More to come! Renee and Carole asked for help with vegetable gardening, specifically how to start a garden, how [...]

This is what I see out of my window every morning. Isn’t it lovely? I have more garden photos at my home/garden blog, if you’re interested.

LOOK AT THIS. Can you guess what this is?! I am flipping with excitement! It’s apple tree blossoms!!! I FINALLY have a full tree of apple blossoms! We are actually going to have apples this year! I am thrilled. Now if I can only keep the deer and billions of chewing larva away… you see, [...]

I got up very early this morning again. I have been finding it difficult to adjust to the Daylight Saving Time switch, even after two/three weeks. I hate the change. I’m a very light sleeper anyway, and the time change just makes it worse. Well anyway, to every cloud there’s a silver lining, right? This [...]

The lilacs are in bloom here. I have only two little lilac bushes, white and Princess Pink. But my neighbors have one side of their yard fenced with huge lilacs. The bushy tops are so peppered with purple blossoms that the neighbor is scented with them. It’s enough to drive me mad. I absolutely LOVE [...]