Category Archive: garden

Jun 19 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 93

Wow can you believe it is week 93 already? I  have a surprise planned for week 100 so keep linking up. I also have a fun bonus link up today for BlogLovin. Yesterday I mentioned and announcement. -Starting next week Angel from Sew Crafty Angel will be my permanent co host and I will be …

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Jun 17 2013

Chicken Burgers

I hope you had a lovely weekend. Weather here continued to be “summer” like.  I kept the cooking simple to avoid to much time spent in a hot kitchen. I hope you enjoy this easy (most of my recipes are easy, aren’t they) alternative to the hamburger. Filled with yummy veggies and great on a …

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Jun 14 2013

First Pick Red Delicious Strawberries and Recipes

Thank you for your love, support and prayers. I felt every word from your heart to mine and I shared your love and prayers with my husband. We are both grateful that I have such wonderful bloggy friends. The title of this post certainly screams out exactly what today’s post is all about. We had …

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Jun 10 2013

Rosemary Vegetables

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend. It was a very hot weekend here. I think the summer weather is definitely here. The words “scorching and “Africa hot” have been frequent in my vocabulary lately. I need to fill a kiddie pool with ice cubes and jump in. I’ll get back to you if that …

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Jun 07 2013

Tea For One

It was a lovely day, the sun was shining bright in the afternoon sky, not a cloud to be seen. There was a slight breeze that carried the fragrance of the garden flowers in my direction. Just enough of a breeze to keep the temperature tolerable. I set a pretty table and I sat and …

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Jun 05 2013

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 91

Its time for Thursday Favorite Things! I’m happy to have  Angel from  Sew Crafty Angel as my co host.    The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop is where you can link your favorite post or write a post about your favorite things and share it with old and new followers. You gain visibility for your …

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Jun 05 2013

By The Sea

Its oxymornon day- formerly known as Wordy Wordless Wednesday! Many of you know I dream of a cottage by the water. I stick to my beliefs that dreams can come true. While I wait for my dream to become a reality I enjoy looking at this lovely piece of art. I know it may seem …

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May 29 2013

Lazy Days

Happy oxymoron day ( wordy wordless Wednesday). Our sweet Izzy found a lovely patch of shade  in front of the garden shed, to laze the afternoon away. It was so hot over the Memorial weekend. How was your weather for the long weekend? See you at the Thursday Favorite Things hop! Is your blog ready …

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May 22 2013

Snowballs on the Table

Happy oxymoron day! ( wordy wordless Wednesday) We’ve had some rain recently and our pom pom bush , also known as, snowball bush (Snowball Viburnum Bush) is loving it! I clipped some blooms to bring inside. I always enjoy having cut flowers on the table. Have you brought flowers into your home recently? What kind? …

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May 13 2013

A Little Pick Me Up

I hope everyone had a lovely weekend.  It is Tid Bit Tuesday …time for over sharing…Many of you know that my beautiful Mother went back home yesterday, after a lovely two week visit. Time flew and it was a pure joy having her here. Especially for Mothers day. I was feeling a bit down in …

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May 01 2013

Pretty Little Pear Tree

Its Oxymoron day! Wordy wordless Wednesday. Our beautiful pear tree is blossoming a wonderful thing to see in the morning sun     PEAR TREE Silver dust lifted from the earth, higher than my arms reach, you have mounted. O silver, higher than my arms reach you front us with great mass; no flower ever …

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Apr 19 2013

Spring Hat Door Hanger Lets Get Crafty

It’s been a long while since I shared anything crafty. I need more hours in the day, giggle. I used to make these hats with my Mother years ago. Instead of a traditional Spring wreath try this easy and pretty alternative.:-) What You Need Straw hat Ribbon Artificial flowers Glue gun and glue sticks Wire …

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Apr 03 2013

I Am A Little Daffy

It’s oxymoron day! ( if you are new here that’s wordy Wordless Wednesday) But before I get started…I’m hanging my head low, dragging foot across the dirt in front of me and whispering “sorry”. I didn’t make it to everyone at the hop last week. I was so busy making memories I just never really …

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Mar 20 2013

The Promise of Spring

It’s oxymoron day here at Katherines Corner. Time for a little wordy wordless Wednesday. It’s Spring! The Promise of Spring The promise of spring comes nearer each day The cold harsh winter will pass quietly away The bright yellow tulips will stretch out from the earth A promise of spring and its delicate new birth~ …

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Oct 26 2012

Cottage Shed

It occurred to me the other day that I didn’t share something very important….What we did this summer! I say “we” loosely. My sweet hubby and our nephew  finished our anniversary gift in August. They worked almost every weekend this summer to get this beauty completed. Do any of you remember the garden shed that I …

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Oct 18 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 58

It’s time for One Of My Favorite Things! The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! I’m happy to have  Marla from Marla Martenson as my co-host this week. Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you …

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Oct 04 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 56

It’s time for One Of My Favorite Things! The Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! I’m happy to have Susan from Must Love Junk as my co-host this week. Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if …

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Oct 01 2012

Baked Eggplant and Peppers

The weather here still shows no sign of Autumn temperatures. Our garden is flourishing with fresh eggplant, zucchini, carrots, onions and peppers. Even the tomato bushes are full ( perfect for fresh salsa)I thought I would spare you another zucchini recipe and instead share this simple and delicious eggplant dish. I make this for just …

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Sep 26 2012

Autumn Wreath

autumn wreath 1

Wordless Wednesday Autumn Wreath ( on a side note-my other blog is being featured today at SITS) See you tomorrow at the Thursday Favorite Things hop, Please invite your bloggy friends too. xo   linking to-naptime momtog,  

Sep 20 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop 54

It’s time for the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! I’m happy to have a co host joining me today. My co host is Linda fromTwo Succulent Sisters Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you …

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Sep 13 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party 53

It’s time for the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! This week my co host is  Carol from Everything Home With Carol Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you would like to co-host. I love …

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Sep 12 2012

Autumn Geraniums

bicycle with geranium basket

Wordless Wednesday Autumn Geraniums See you at the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop tomorrow. I can’t wait to see what you have been up to.   linking to Sincerely Paulas Wordless Wednesday, Naptime Momtog, La Las, Wordless Wednesday and Create with Joy Wordless Wednesday            

Aug 30 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party 51

It’s time for the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! It’s the 50th! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! This week my co host is Tanya from Twelve-O-Eight Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you would like to co-host. I love …

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Aug 29 2012

In The Bag

shabby chic bag

Wordless Wednesday In The Bag- from my shop I hope to see you at the Thursday Favorite Things hop tomorrow! Linking to- Naptime Momtog

Aug 23 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party 50

It’s time for the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! It’s the 50th! Thank you to all who make this blog hop so much fun! This week my co host is Lisha from One House One Couple Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you would like to …

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Aug 15 2012

Wordless Wednesday Poor Mans Rose

purple carnation

See you at the hop tomorrow! Linking to-Judy’s Wordless Wednesday, Naptime Momtog’s WW

Aug 09 2012

Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky Party 48

It’s time for the Thursday Favorite Things Blog Hop Linky party! This week my co host is Diane from MamaLDiane Please share the hop with your readers and please let me know if you would like to co-host. I love to have a co-host every week. About the Thursdays Favorite Things Hop, this hop is …

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Aug 08 2012

Wordless Wednesday Carrots

carrot swords

 four of our five grandchildren Thursday Favorite Things Blog hop tomorrow, see you there! linking to- Naptime Momtog Wordless Wednesday and Create With Joy  

Jul 23 2012

Zucchini Cookies

Okay as you know I have a whole lot of zucchini. So I did some experimenting and today’s recipe is for zucchini cookies ( you can find more zucchini recipes in my recipe section). Enjoy! What You Need 1 Cup zucchini (grated)-about 4 small 3/4 Cup butter (softened) 1 1/2 Cups sugar 1 Egg 1 tsp Nutmeg 1/2 …

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Jul 20 2012

Summer Blooms

butterfly

I took a quick walk around the yard yesterday and I thought I’d share some summer blooms and a peek at our veggie gardens with you. The heat is melting me but some of our plants are thriving! The mums made an early arrival this year. pretty white lilies greet you as you step onto …

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