Under the Spruce Homestead

06/14/2024

04/30/2024

Mimi! The tulips at blooming! They are spectacular!

04/13/2024

I planted these currents 4 years ago, and they were just sticks. Now they are a little bigger, and they are blooming! They also smell really good!

04/07/2024

My quince is so pretty when she blooms. Spring is finally here!

01/22/2024

Snow is melting, garlic and onions looking nice

01/01/2024

Before and after, sidewalk cleanup. Mimi gifted me 50 spring bulbs. I'm planting in the butterfly/ bee yarden. 50 bulbs in 3 days, my arms are tired!

06/23/2023

Blackberries are coming in!

04/23/2023

Raindrops on pea plants, I started to notice another plant coming up beside the peas. Turns out I didn't get all the potatoes out of the bed last year!

04/09/2023

I love these art packs from . They have a fun fact about the seeds inside the packet and then brilliant artwork on the front.

04/06/2023

We went to Astoria yesterday. Theron got to play in the sand, I think that was the highlight of his day!

04/04/2023

Zinnias are coming up, I've only grown them a couple of times and haven't been that successful, this is the year!

04/02/2023

Zucchini seeds are sprouting in the greenhouse! I put a heater out there for night time lows and it's been a game change!

09/06/2022

Chinese long been. Not sure what happened I got these 2 ave the plant is dying. Is it already too cold at night!?!?! They are really neat looking!

08/23/2022

One of my favorite spots right meow.

08/15/2022

Sunflowers are blooming! Let that sunshine in!

08/08/2022

Artichoke in bloom! Isn't it lovely!

07/03/2022

Second Dahlia plant about to bloom!

06/26/2022

My first Dahlias of the season, I have them planted all around yard and they are all different, can't wait to see them all popping!

06/16/2022

I planted skullcap last year, it came back, now to make something with it. I think I'll let it flower then make a tincture with the flowers and leaves.

Skullcap can protect e your skin from the sun, can help damage skin heal and is a great anti-inflammatory. Still learning more..

05/08/2022

Happy Mother's day! Here are some flowers for you!

04/04/2022

Planted bare roots last year and harvesting 50% this year, I have 3 different varieties in this bed.

03/13/2022

Sent the kid on a scavenger hunt to distract from me watering the garden (he always wants to take my house).

02/21/2022

It's been so warm here this February, definitely giving me an early start. We'll see what happens 😏

11/25/2021

Visit to Urban Creperie in Portland, OR, they did not disappoint. Pork belly, kimchi, potatoe, egg crepe, so delicious!

11/05/2021

Take a deep breath.

10/12/2021

Carnitas for the win!