Wednesday, May 30, 2012

This 'n that

Around the home and garden...

This year we're growing herbs in containers on the patio

sweet basil

and we fenced in the tomatoes and covered them with shade cloth


so far, so good!


The pomegranate and citrus trees are setting fruit for the first time since the big freeze of February 2011.


Hummingbirds share their nectar feeders with verdins and woodpeckers.


The kingsnake made a brief appearance before retiring to its home in the wall.



Plumbago

After a year and a half, I finally finished another patchwork quilt:







Vitex tree


oatmeal cookies

Have a great day!
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26 comments:

  1. AdrianoMay 30, 2012 at 10:30 AM

    Diane!

    House around with all these wonders, it is truly beautiful!

    Wonderful photos!

    Greetings from Brazil!

    Adriano.

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  2. DarlaMay 30, 2012 at 10:55 AM

    Really enjoyed this and that! Mostly 'that' ... that pomegranate (I'm envious) tree and that plate of cookies... yes, the edibles ... ;-)

    Maybe next year, after settling more fully into the Tucson environment, I'll try some patio herbs...

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  3. Betty ManousosMay 30, 2012 at 11:35 AM

    those plants look growing nicely, diane.

    i really enjoyed your this n' that and your wonderful photos too.

    oatmeal cookies sound and look great!
    love me some.

    xoxo

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  4. UnknownMay 30, 2012 at 11:39 AM

    Everything beautiful.
    ..Even your snake.
    Costas

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  5. angryparsnipMay 30, 2012 at 12:01 PM

    Your garden is so much farther along than mine. When did you start your tomatoes and herbs... mine are just starting to really grow.
    My citrus trees are still barley alive but they have leaves this year. I hope fruit next year.
    I want to plant a pomegranate tree.

    Lovely post today
    cheers, parsnip

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  6. LoreeMay 30, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    Thank you so much! I always wondered what the name of those pale blue flowers Was. Now I know. Lovely quilt.

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  7. TeresaMay 30, 2012 at 2:10 PM

    I would love to see all of those things around my house except for the snake. LOL!

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  8. SalitypeMay 30, 2012 at 6:15 PM

    You reminded me when I planted some veggies in the backyard, mine wasn't successful ! I collected a lot of quilt from my husband's grandmother and I love every single one of them !

    aligaga

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  9. StephanieMay 30, 2012 at 7:09 PM

    You are one amazing person! Love what you have planted, baked, sewn and snapped. All so good :-D

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  10. Annie JeffriesMay 30, 2012 at 8:09 PM

    Pretty quilt
    Sweet goldfinch
    Yummy oatmeal cookies (my fav)

    Your garden is growing and has lots of visitors. Life is just about perfect.

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  11. Betsy Banks AdamsMay 30, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    Oh My---I got stuck at the cookies and the quilt... LOVE LOVE LOVE that quilt... It is gorgeous!!!!! I SO love quilts... Thanks for sharing.
    Hugs,
    Betsy

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  12. JulieMay 30, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    You lead a charmed life!!! So gorgeous, and wonderful! Lovely pics! I want those oatmeal cookies right now!!! xoxo-
    Julie

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  13. RohrerbotMay 30, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Diane, it's really good to know that it's not me and my place. Everything in this post is dead on....fruit is setting for the first time on our citrus trees. The hummingbird feeders are driving me crazy!!! Verdins, House Finches, Gila Woodpeckers are really drinking up! The hummers are around but I've had to move the feeders because they are spilling the juice all over the sidewalk! The Verdins are fine, but when that Woodpecker swings below....look out!!! And a first! A Kingsnake came out of nowhere on our property in midtown!!! I have never seen this guy since I started putting our gardens together here.....I think snakes are cool but a little unnerving when you are cleaning up or watering a pot and it slithers, slinks around the pot....3 feet long!!!Heebie jeebies. And lastly, love how you did up your herbs and veggies. Good luck! I've got peaches, loquats, apricots, citrus, and had mulberries...but I ate those up:) No persimmons, apples, guava, grapefruit or figs!:( I'm bummed about the figs and persimmons. Peach trees NEVER disappoint however. Enjoy your Thursday!

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  14. betchaiMay 30, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    everything looks good Diane, so vibrant and full of life, so happy for you.

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  15. Betsy GrantMay 30, 2012 at 9:00 PM

    Always a pleasure to visit your blog!

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  16. sigaMay 31, 2012 at 3:41 AM

    Hmmm, I just discovered that you also making quilts? How many secrets still to find here?
    Love your little garden ;)

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  17. rainfield61May 31, 2012 at 3:59 AM

    The flowers are good.

    The vegetables are good.

    The birds are good.

    Everything is good.

    Have a good day.

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  18. MagpieMay 31, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    My daughter and I are trying our hands at a small garden this year. Hope we haven't gotten too late of a start. I'm also growing rosemary and thyme...two of my favorites. And you find time to quilt! You're amazing.

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  19. Magic MomentsMay 31, 2012 at 8:48 AM

    mmm..cookies..I love it=D..and the snake is not my favorite..but it was nice in the picture..hugs

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  20. ZielonaMilaMay 31, 2012 at 9:26 AM

    Wonderful photos! I am greeting

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  21. Icy BCMay 31, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    I like the idea of fenced in with shade cloth. It is the only way to protect your plants before the critters have their fill.

    Pomegranate tree? How fun and lucky you for having it fresh to eat.

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  22. LindyMay 31, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    No idle hands at your place! :-) Your quilt is very beautiful, like a piece of art. The tomatoes look like they are doing very well with your TLC. I love the color of the Plumbago. The oatmeal cookies are making me hungry.
    Always a delight to see your images.

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  23. JanieMay 31, 2012 at 7:34 PM

    Your garden is looking good. I'd like to join you and the birds for some oatmeal cookies.

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  24. BarbMay 31, 2012 at 8:55 PM

    Such glorious colors both outdoors and in your quilt. Your garden is really producing. J

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  25. Martha ZJune 1, 2012 at 8:07 AM

    Your garden looks like mine, the beds covered to keep out the critters.
    That is a beautiful quilt!

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  26. ChompJune 4, 2012 at 11:56 AM

    Veo una gran satisfacción en todo lo que haces...felicidades.

    Un abrazo.

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