Homemaking Mondays: Getting the Gardening Itch

 

Hello! 
The days are getting longer

and the sun is getting warmer.

Time to start gardening again.

I've gone through my seeds and figured out what

I need to buy new. 

I also have decided what I'd like to grow that is new.

This year I'm going to try growing tarragon,

then I also want to see about growing

some new squash and some comfrey.

Of course not all the seeds can be started early.

I just put my garlic into the fridge along with my comfrey

seeds to get their "winter" time. 

I have to get a bit more soil to start my seeds

and then we'll get those going.

I love having this gardening activity 

in this later part of the winter.

I do enjoy winter...but I'm starting to dream of spring.

As you can see below...we have a lot of snow.

Our squirrel in the feeder seems to like

having the feeder to hang out in.

Sitting in the warm sun munching on sunflower seeds.

I finished another project to keep warm.

I now have a new pair of lighter wool socks. 

This was fun yarn and I have a bit left over

that I may make some ankle socks with at some point.

The self striping yarn keeps it interesting as you go along.

I have a knitted scarf that I'm working on now.

It's always nice to have a yarn project on the go.

The fresh tomato soup was such a hit that when I found 

tomatoes on sale at the store again I made another batch. 

I do love this little tool my friend gave me.

It makes coring and taking tops off tomatoes 

and strawberries so easy.

It's been a nice week with homeschooling as well.

My boys started a cooking program at our local community centre.

I love that there is so many opportunities there for youth.

Even for the drop in times, my sons often get to help with odd jobs

learning new skills and being able to volunteer.

I hope you have a wonderful day! 

Love and Prayers,

Jennifer