The great outdoors

Lately, I have not seen much of the outdoors due to trés schoolwork but I do pop out every now and then for "study breaks" to help out in the garden whenever possible. Now that it's spring break maybe I can catch up with some reading.. there's a pile of books 2 feet high next to my bed! Even took a few pictures yesterday of various bits and pieces I thought were looking lovely in the evening air.

Thankfully the others have been luckier in being able to welcome spring to our doorstep. We have a massive list of projects underway from harvesting and planting, tending the vineyard and our other family businesses, staying on track with environmentally friendly home improvements and our "green" retrofitting of the urban homestead, while staying sane and taking time out for ourselves on a regular basis. (Though time for ourselves easily turns into more projects during this time of year!)

a homegrown power snack!

we often wonder why there are so many rocks to dig up...

and figure there must be a castle buried under here somewhere!

our pear tree

new (and totally fashionable) garden boots.

odds and ends

soon...

sweetpea!

spring beauty

adorable baby collards!

lunar white carrots.

wine grapes

purple potatoes

more

and more

can you tell I am excited about potatoes?

asparagus time! (in about 2 years)

the troops are assembled...

UP NEXT! Stay tuned for ways we have found to save time while still getting things done and staying conscious...