Dilly Beans and Phlox

Time moves slower in the garden. There is a deep sense of peace, accomplishment, and appreciation.

Two of my favorite things unfold in August, that is the aroma of Phlox, and the creation of Dilly Beans!

I fell in love with canning a few years back.

There is just something about enjoying your garden in the winter months, it's somewhat nostalgic. 

Remembering the bounty and the warm Summer days...

A slight breeze,

And the smell of Phlox!

I love how Phlox are strong and independent plants.

They don't seem to grow necessarily where you plant them.

They have a mind of their own and they know what they need! They seem to just pop up in the least expected places. Sometimes even in the midst of my blueberry bushes??

They are certainly something to be admired.

Still soaking up every moment of the lazy days of Summer! Phlox and Dilly beans, what a pair! Hope you are taking it all in too!

August, the lazy Sunday.

 June, July, and August are very similar to Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for a teacher!

And frankly, I can't believe that it is August already.

Hmmm, that feeling of Sunday before a long work week.

I feel like June (Friday) and July (Saturday) went so quickly because we were on the go!

On the go traveling, boating, playing, and visiting. Fun stuff, of course.

But now I think it's time to slow it down like a lazy Sunday. (August)

Appreciate...

Less scheduled activities...

And by making a conscious effort to slow down...

Time might just slow down too ;)

I hope! Enjoy!

Can do without technology?

Phew, it's great to be back! I blame it on technology!

I'm finally able to update my blog!

So I will bombard you with too many pictures of happenings around the yard.

Because many of the plants around the garden have a much longer life expectancy than COMPUTERS!!! Grrrrr.

Yes, our big, expensive computer made it only 6 years. RIP

Off topic: They say 3-5 trees is an orchard?

Great, we own an orchard!

So... we had to buy another computer. For me, not the most fun  purchases.

The only perk is the ability to download my pictures from around the garden.

My little tablet seems to be able to handle all other needs.

I just think of all the perennials that I could have bought! Instead, a computer. Yippee?

Grrrrr,

What to do after such a frustrating purchase?

Walk around the garden and...

take a deep breath,

And know that there will be a place for my pictures.

Memories from my gardens of 2015.

I guess that's not too bad. 

"Glad" to be back!

There is just a little over two weeks of school left for the year. 

As teachers, we often complain about kids being "Checked-out" at this time of the year. They don't want to do their homework, they are focused on the temperature, and they are constantly staring out the window instead of wanting to learn more math. 

Really?? 

OF COURSE THEY ARE CHECKED OUT! 

It is absolutely beautiful outside! It's light out well into 8 PM! Kids are hopefully outside for hours enjoying it! I know I am! 

If there is an empty container, I will fill it. If there is a bare piece of ground, I will plant it. 

 There are so many fun things to do outside. After the long winter I find myself fighting the urge to be checked out! 

In the evening my husband stands at the front door, smiles and says, "Uh, dinner's ready. It's time to come in. It's after 8."

Darn! I'm coming.

This has got to be the most wonderful time of the year! I even found this little guy!

Enjoy friends!