Hip Hop

This morning, I am all into "hops" as I am preparing myself mentally to grow hops this year. Not a lot, just 3 little manageable plants that I ordered from The Thyme Garden.

I mentioned on my blog (3 years ago!!) that I wanted to grow hops and it's on my Living List, so that means I'm serious now.

I have been eyeballing a location that hasn't gotten much use over the past few years.




Back in 2008 I used the clothesline for its intended purpose after we restrung the line and painted the posts, but that area has seen a lot of neglect since then. I tried planting kiwi along the clothesline posts a few years back, but those plants ate it later that summer. This whole yard is sort of an eyesore except when the almond/peach tree is in bloom.



Recently I worked to remedy this in part by planting my Peace Sign Tulip garden. Not sure how that will pan out but still hoping for some color for Easter.

I've put a little more research into this effort.  I watched this video and was jealous when the dude talked about it being "hotter than Hades". We've been snowed in for a few days. I slid home from work Friday and have only been outside minimally since.

Appreciating the snow from the sunroom

Being cooped up has forced me to deep clean a couple of areas, match up mittens, find items to purge and make comfort food. We've had chicken and dumplings, French Toast casserole and a grown up version of Franks and Beans.

I need the weather to clear up so I can put down the feed bag.

Watch this space