tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post3382836904292874089..comments2024-03-29T21:11:37.724+10:00Comments on down to earth: A cruise through the past weekUnknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-21984890746609857832020-07-14T08:27:27.067+10:002020-07-14T08:27:27.067+10:00"For too long, I've longed to have a piec..."For too long, I've longed to have a piece of land on which to grow veg and other plants. This, I realized while reading a section in your The Simple Home book, has kept me from the joy of living and simply getting on with it while I wait for that time. So, thank you for that." ----> Sarah, spot on! I too yearn for wide open spaces (being a country girl at such a young age) to roam and venture, to grow and harvest from. However, I am still working Monday to Friday and have three children ranging from 9 to 13 so obviously living though the school years. My husband is also still working fulltime. I am learning to be patient and find joy and abundance in what we already have. <br />It has been a while since you posted and I am catching up on my favourite blogs this morning. I hope your little container garden is thriving and you are still finding joy in it.<br />Kind regards, VickyAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-41011468335816482442020-05-15T16:20:34.527+10:002020-05-15T16:20:34.527+10:00I lived in Germany for two years when I was first ...I lived in Germany for two years when I was first married and I was so homesick! It's good you're growing a few things. It keeps you outside and gives you a freshness you can never buy. rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9853151858345387242020-05-15T14:40:31.642+10:002020-05-15T14:40:31.642+10:00Hello Rhonda, I used to visit your blog when I liv...Hello Rhonda, I used to visit your blog when I lived in England. Now, I am married and living in America (missing England, my homeland, terribly). We are living in California, which is pretty much a concrete city, but with a beautiful coastline. I love visiting your website to see your garden, and projects, and feel inspired by it. It brings a bit of 'British feeling' back into my life (even though you are not British, but similar!). We don't have much of a garden here so growing anything is difficult, but I do have some tomatoes, lettuce, garlic and ginger growing now. I am so glad you decided to continue with your blog, I think you have inspired many many people (probably more than you think!). Thank you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-18247308958004546652020-05-15T08:39:33.485+10:002020-05-15T08:39:33.485+10:00Hi Joanna - how did your ginger beer turn out? I w...Hi Joanna - how did your ginger beer turn out? I was just reading about this in Rhonda's book over the weekend and am a bit timid to give it a try. Guess I'll just have to get my apron on and get to it, eh? <br />I'm wishing you all the best with the home learning. My boys are 4 and 7...it definitely makes for busy days! Blessings to you.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558882718576845511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-88116464623524471462020-05-15T08:36:08.872+10:002020-05-15T08:36:08.872+10:00The Salvia is so beautiful - I'm not familiar ...The Salvia is so beautiful - I'm not familiar with that flower. Makes me smile.<br />Good for you, allowing yourself the delight of growing some veg even still. They're looking healthy. <br />This week, I've continued tending to my container garden out on the balcony. I'm having great success - starting a gala apple tree from seed (it's growing!), harvesting some regrown lettuce and green onions for my salad, and starting some green/red peppers from the seeds in one I bought. For too long, I've longed to have a piece of land on which to grow veg and other plants. This, I realized while reading a section in your The Simple Home book, has kept me from the joy of living and simply getting on with it while I wait for that time. So, thank you for that. <br />I'm also schooling my boys (ages 4 and 7) from home for now. It's a daily learning process for us all, but we're getting along well and I find myself looking for the precious moments and treasuring them all. <br />We're enjoying a lot of sunshine as we head into summer here in New Mexico. I rather enjoy the dry heat here - a far cry from the dramatic humidity we had while living in Texas and Virginia. One can actually find relief from the heat under a shady tree. I understand that citrus grows rather well in this dry, mile-high climate, so that's next on the list.<br />BTW, your new blog pic made me smile - oh, how I'd love to meet you. Blessings to you, Rhonda.Sarahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10558882718576845511noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37703783058492926602020-05-14T10:12:32.031+10:002020-05-14T10:12:32.031+10:00I'm so pleased you're looking after your l...I'm so pleased you're looking after your little cat, Carol. So many of them are dumped. It's a disgrace.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-23564970321512039742020-05-14T10:11:39.676+10:002020-05-14T10:11:39.676+10:00The male flowers usually come first, Carolyn, so b...The male flowers usually come first, Carolyn, so be patient.<br />rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42942390089628808022020-05-14T10:10:40.290+10:002020-05-14T10:10:40.290+10:00I am glad I found my way there too. I hope you'...I am glad I found my way there too. I hope you'll pass it on.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-87684608817536865492020-05-14T09:18:40.735+10:002020-05-14T09:18:40.735+10:00Love seeing your Garden Rhonda,wish i could grow s...Love seeing your Garden Rhonda,wish i could grow some Veg in my little patch, but i have hardly any Sun on my little patch in Winter,i did however put some Spring Onion Seeds in a pot & happy to see they have started to come up! Love seeing little Gracie, such a cutie! I have a new little Cat now, he's 12months old! Such a sweetie!& keeps me on my toes!i found him starving & roaming around the area i live in,no one has claimed him? The Vet thought he was dumped? So he's now my new Fur- Baby!& he's thriving!thank you for your wonderful Posts & stay safe, x Carol.<br />carol hardiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13826714083313865582noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-37392288784130344642020-05-14T09:03:13.106+10:002020-05-14T09:03:13.106+10:00As always, I have enjoyed your pictures and words ...As always, I have enjoyed your pictures and words and garden. Gracie is so cute and I am a little jealous of your chicken flock. I keep trying to talk Don (my sweet husband) into setting up a coop for me, but he isn't too enthusiastic because of our puppies and kitties and neighbors. I thank you for encouraging me to try again to grow yellow squash. Today I planted them in hills and hoping for the best! When they flower I will use the directions that gDonna gave on her blog to identify male and female flowers and attempt to hand pollinate. Keep your fingers crossed for me. Blessings from Carolyn in FloridaDonaldhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08798255227138024240noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-56129537963599990512020-05-14T08:24:43.983+10:002020-05-14T08:24:43.983+10:00Alot of what I do, I have learnt from you Rhonda.
...Alot of what I do, I have learnt from you Rhonda.<br />I'm not sure how you thank someone for that but I do from the bottom of my heart.<br />What a gift you have given us, to bless so many homes!<br />All I know is I am so glad your home found it's way into my home.<br />You are a very special xxxx<br />Joanna Brown https://www.blogger.com/profile/16602656977034447541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-58024031245925845632020-05-14T06:59:03.165+10:002020-05-14T06:59:03.165+10:00Just as you like looking at the photos, Jo, I like...Just as you like looking at the photos, Jo, I like hearing about women and men being productive in their homes and making the most of what they have. You inspire me. Thank you.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-38119734846624690952020-05-14T06:07:44.428+10:002020-05-14T06:07:44.428+10:00So beautiful!
Love looking at your photo's Rho...So beautiful!<br />Love looking at your photo's Rhonda.<br />I have started a new batch of Ginger Beer.<br />Made some very yummy corn relish with my leftover corn cobs from my vege garden.<br />Next on the list is making rosella jam with all my rosella's I picked yesterday. <br />I have been planting out veges/flowers and herbs that I have grown from seed.<br />I am still doing learning from home with my 9 year old, my 17 year old went back to school this week.<br />My days are very full!<br />Trying to get all the usual jobs done here on our farm, and school work!<br />But I still try to find time to play in my garden, love this time of year so very much.<br />Reading your blog is always such a treat!<br />Blessings Jo<br />XxxxxJoanna Brown https://www.blogger.com/profile/16602656977034447541noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-4647046895765464312020-05-14T05:20:28.806+10:002020-05-14T05:20:28.806+10:00Passion fruits...yum! I wonder if I could grow th...Passion fruits...yum! I wonder if I could grow them here in California? How exciting to have a parrot at your birdbath. My birdbath developed a crack in it after twenty years, so I need to replace it. My neighbor when I was growing up used to grow chard and raspberries. She would always send me home with some of each. She planted a seed in my mind. Now I find that growing vegetables is so rewarding. I am harvesting artichokes right now, and soon the apricots and rhubarb will be ready to pick. TheAwakenedSoulhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11636961399581011120noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-74361919386513746472020-05-14T05:16:29.752+10:002020-05-14T05:16:29.752+10:00I love all your country photos, so beautiful, I es...I love all your country photos, so beautiful, I especially love your chickens. Makes me a city girl, wanting a garden of my own with chickens scraping by. Thank you for sharing. Lenahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17348923263045900069noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-76407301066725610812020-05-14T03:43:19.597+10:002020-05-14T03:43:19.597+10:00Enjoy the new pup and house, daisy. xxEnjoy the new pup and house, daisy. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-19049903295325769242020-05-14T03:41:39.270+10:002020-05-14T03:41:39.270+10:00That's a real bargain on the roses, Chel.That's a real bargain on the roses, Chel.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-49059542008799763572020-05-14T03:40:48.231+10:002020-05-14T03:40:48.231+10:00I'm so pleased you enjoyed the chilli jam. I&#...I'm so pleased you enjoyed the chilli jam. I'm never without a couple of jars of it. It's good on all sorts of things and really adds a great zing to food.rhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-47563406218233058182020-05-14T03:39:33.798+10:002020-05-14T03:39:33.798+10:00Hi Madge. When I buy a new box of filo, I break it...Hi Madge. When I buy a new box of filo, I break it up into a few smaller batches. Otherwise you could make up sausage rolls or little fruit tarts and freeze them until you need them. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-43474617136219802752020-05-14T03:37:52.366+10:002020-05-14T03:37:52.366+10:00I'm glad you made some cheese and enjoyed it. ...I'm glad you made some cheese and enjoyed it. xxrhonda jeanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08962112306968959985noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-42830855159960412692020-05-14T00:46:44.782+10:002020-05-14T00:46:44.782+10:00What a beautiful glimpse into your week! Chard is ...What a beautiful glimpse into your week! Chard is a great choice for the flower garden. I wouldn't be able to not grow at least some vegetables either...lol Angi Schneiderhttps://schneiderpeeps.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-52924135268422783622020-05-13T23:31:23.579+10:002020-05-13T23:31:23.579+10:00Good to see the garden and Gracie again, Rhonda. I...Good to see the garden and Gracie again, Rhonda. I bet she enjoyed her grooming; our pet groomers are not open yet, but soon will be they say. I need to make an appointment for my Sheltie, who needs a darn good brushing out. He is usually groomed about every three months due to his double coat, which tends to mat at times. The groomer has a nice table and head loop that I don't have; although I do my best to brush and bathe him between times. He always comes back looking like a show dog and feeling so much fresher. The little parrot is darling; we have quite a few hummingbirds here to watch. <br />hopflowerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06114510834437210015noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-9803274627934088762020-05-13T21:45:59.171+10:002020-05-13T21:45:59.171+10:00I have the same garden trolley as you but mine is ...I have the same garden trolley as you but mine is green, it’s a great hit with the grandchildren especially....SharleneAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-48230211076283474912020-05-13T21:20:59.208+10:002020-05-13T21:20:59.208+10:00What a lovely garden you have. I've tried many...What a lovely garden you have. I've tried many times to grow aquilegia in my back garden, but without success. My mother always seemed to grow them with ease. I decided to give them one more try, this time in the front garden, and now I have a small, very pretty display. Hooray! Junket was the very first thing I made in Domestic Science at high school in 1967. I wasn't keen and haven't tried it since Eloise at thisissixty.bloghttp://thisissixty.blognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5089828552519076506.post-90818834271489694432020-05-13T21:05:11.726+10:002020-05-13T21:05:11.726+10:00Your quiche looks divine! And what a great use of...Your quiche looks divine! And what a great use of the filo! Thank you for the idea.<br /><br />We are growing Bright Lights chard as well. I enjoy it raw in salads.<br />Looks like you are staying just busy enough. ;0D<br /><br />We remain mostly at home, as it is our natural state of comfort. Looking forward to my pup-sitting job starting today and a lovely carriage house to enjoy for the next few days. Life is good.<br /><br />Enjoy your bloomin' flowerbed!daisy ghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06129079277073067462noreply@blogger.com