Category Archives: Gardening

I ♥ chicken wire

by Elizabeth Posted on March 24, 2011

I’ve always loved chicken wire. It reminds me of all my great-grandparents (the ones I knew) and their gardens. I remember leaning into this fence, my chubby toddler fingers wrapped around the then not-so-rusty metal, reaching one little hand through … Continue reading →

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The End of Summer

by Elizabeth Posted on September 23, 2010

Finally. I couldn’t be more excited. Today it is crisp and breezy outside, perfect for the first full day of autumn. And speaking of crisp, so are the flowers. Can you blame me, being so ready for fall? … Continue reading →

Posted in Daily, Gardening, I'm From the Country, Oklahoma, Photos | Tagged august sun, basil, early august, End, Fall, fruits of my labor, morning, song, Want, welcome fall | 2 Comments

Snake, meet shovel.

by Elizabeth Posted on August 16, 2010

Once upon a time, there was a castle little white house in a small city and it was covered with a thick blanket of beautiful roses a bunch of nasty weeds and tree branches. A fair princess suburban housewife lived … Continue reading →

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Last Day of Freedom

by Elizabeth Posted on July 27, 2010

I’ve requested my last meal. (We’re going to get it here in a bit.) I have no plans for the rest of the day. Other than the pile of laundry that needs to be folded, the bathroom that I’ve been … Continue reading →

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Blackberry Pickin’: Stuff You Need To Know

by Elizabeth Posted on June 23, 2010

There are a few things you need to be prepared for whenever you head out to pick blackberries. And since now is the time to be plucking those delicious dark fruits, I thought I’d share a few tips with you. … Continue reading →