Summer’s almost “officially” here for us in Connecticut. There’s the old saying, “Time flies when you’re having fun.” It should say, “Time flies when you’re having fun raising children.” We’ve been crazy-busy with lots of “end of year” activities. There’s recitals, field trips, and events galore! I’m looking forward to some less-scheduled, slower summer days. Of course, when you love gardening, grilling, and being outside, there’s much to do before you can rest! Join me, the Suburban Farmgirl, as I work on making the season for being outdoors great!
Nicole, always a good write!!! Love your pics from your surroundings!! We aren’t quite that far along but looking forward to each changing day. Thanks for the fly cure and for the grill cleaning tip – don’t need anything extra in our tummies. Thanks again for the blog.
Thanks, Joan! So glad you enjoyed visiting! Happy summer! -Nicole
I always enjoy reading your posts so I will let you know that the copper pot was used by the leprechauns to hide the gold at the end of the rainbow. Really 😉
Adrienne, I am chuckling right now! Thank you! Any idea how to get it full o’gold again? -Nicole
If you go fishing, use the guts, heads and whatever else you don’t eat and bury them around your plants and flowers, also after I boiled corn and the water cooled I pour the "corn" water on my plants. Wrap bottoms of your stems of your veggie plants and bugs can’t climb up them. Can I send you some iris bulbs? I got plenty I got to thin out this fall…lol also can send some violets…lol! I enjoy your blog. And if your copper pot gets full of gold I’m going to buy me a copper bowl! LOL!
Kimberly, thanks for the great tips! I will be trying some! Will let you know about the copper pot… Nicole
Happy Summer to you too Nicole!
Yes, this time of year is indeed a busy time when you have children in school.
Here on Long Island, we have just 3 more days of "Finals" (2 hour school days) and then our summer will officially begin!
I can not wait to be less "structured" and try and slow down the pace and just "be". "Be" lazy, "be" adventurous, "be" silly, "be" relaxed, "be" whatever we feel like "be-ing" at no particular time or place! LOL
In other words…Enjoy our summer!
Hugs to you and your family- may you spend many days enjoying your gardens, and of course that inviting hammock!
Smiles,
Laurie
Farmgirl Sister#1403
Laurie, We still have another week-and-a-half to go with our schools here. It will be bittersweet since my daughter is leaving elementary for intermediate school. Hugs back to you, farmgirl sister! -Nicole
Nicole, thanks for all of the great tips! I can tell that you have been busy. Love all of your garden pics, and I especially love your hosta garden. I hope that you and your family have a great summer!
Hi Pam! Glad you enjoyed the blog; thank so much for reading and commenting! -Nicole
Thanks for all the gardening tips! I hope to have a small garden this summer and will put some of your practical ideas to use.
I love the flea market herb spoon. Have a fun but relaxing summer!
Thanks, Rose! You, too. Good luck with the new garden! -Nicole