Wednesday, January 20, 2021

A BUSY TIME OF YEAR

I have not blogged or followed other blogs for a while as life got in the way.  This is the busiest time of year.   At 6 a.m. or whenever I wake up I go out in the garden to do deadheading and  weeding before it gets too hot, then have my walk before breakfast.  Today was the first day that Doug has come with me.  He is doing well but still taking things easy.

We  seem to be busy with birthdays and visitors (two lots of visitors today and I went to an exercise class in between).  

In the evening there is harvesting and watering which takes a while with Doug doing the front and me the back garden.  There were a few days when I did both but Doug is doing it again now.  This was the harvest a couple of days ago and it is much the same every day.  We also have lettuce, beetroot and carrots.

By the end of the day I finally want to put my feet up and watch the news and the half hour Repair Shed that is on after it.


We weighed one of the Black Krim and it was over 600 grams.  They are delicious.

Fellow blogger Jean phoned when I was at the exercise class today to see if we were o.k. as it was a while since I had blogged.  Thank you Jean.  I gather Doug said it was because I was lazy.  Jean the beans you gave me are still producing vast amounts and we have been giving them away - I did freeze beans many years ago but as they were thrown out the following spring I don't bother now as there are always plenty of fresh greens in the garden.

We are pleased with the garden this year, both the flowers and vegetables are doing well.  Tomorrow we go out to a friends place just out of town as it is his birthday but I hope to make a start freezing the tomatoes in the afternoon and will soon make some chutney.

Of course tomorrow it is also the inauguration which starts here at 5 a.m. so we shall be watching that while we have our breakfast.  I just hope and pray that there is no major disruption. 

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  1. Lovely to hear of your garden progress. Keeping us going while it is cold and sodden here!

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    1. It is hard keeping up with it all but good. Nice to be able to give a lot away.

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  2. Lovely basket of goodies from your garden.
    I too am hoping that there will be no problems in the States today at the inauguration.

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    1. From what I have seen and heard so far all is going well.

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  3. Your life seems to proceed at a dizzying pace.

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  4. I wondered where you were. Glad you're just too busy and in the garden. Those tomatoes are mighty!
    We have just watched the inauguaration. Evening here. I breathed a sigh of relief when it was over. Good luck Joe

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    1. Yes, I watched it first thing in the morning here. Just hope all goes well from now on.

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  5. We froze veges for years, but now just use what is fresh. Our beans are doing well, not quite enough to share, but ample for each day. So glad all is well, Doug sounded very chipper, but I did tell him to behave!!!

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    1. Good luck to you in telling Doug to behave. Thank you so much for the call. I do freeze tomatoes (raw) and use them in winter casseroles and other dishes.

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  6. There is no doubt about it, you and Doug were meant for each other. You are both busy bees and get so much accomplished.

    Black Krim is my favorite tomato. So is Cherokee Purple which is very similar.

    It was a beautiful day in America today. President Biden and VP Kamala Harris will do their best to right some wrongs and take action on the virus. It was a day of much hope.

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    1. I just checked and Cherokee Purple seeds are available here. Must try and remember to get some next season. Watched the Inauguration first thing this morning. I wish them well.

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  7. Such a busy lady :)
    I like the Repair Shop as well, and have been watching it most nights. It is always interesting to see what people bring in.

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    1. That is enough for us to watch - the News and, at the moment, 1/2 hour of Repair Shop. We watch the news at 7 p.m. because of watering etc.

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