a shecago bear transplanted to...RurrMisurr...

Wednesday, March 9, 2011

RurrMisurr Vegetable Garden

I am gearing up for our vegetable garden as spring is soon upon us. And I have no idea how to set up my garden! It is about 5ft x 10ft and is a raised bed. We have some uh-mazing compost that we will use for it but that is about all I know so far. Companion plating? Organic planting? To mulch or not to mulch? I have no idea!

Here is my preliminary plan....

Veggies:
Tomatoes, squash, zucchini, cucumber, peppers, lettuce, kale, snap peas, green beans

I also have a separate area for herbs in a container area.
I would like to plant:
Basil, Cilantro, Mint, Rosemary, Chives, Thyme, Dill, Oregano

Then, finally, I thought I would try to plant a few bushes in the back of the yard-- raspberry and blueberry. On an unrelated note, I would also would like to plant a eucalyptus silver dollar bush.

Fine dining for Wrigley

I am sure you will be surprised, dear reader, to know that I could not get him to stand still for this photo.

Tuesday, March 8, 2011

Dumpster dive, Pt. 2

I finally found the perfect bowls for my Wrigley (he's waited long enough afterall). I paid all of four dollars for the pair.

Score!

The change jug in back is paying homage to Disney's "Up". We'll make it to our Paradise Falls someday! Or at the very least have some spending money for the dude on Tybee Island.

Masterfully repainted master...

You may remember the drab color from my Party on Post, I'm afraid I neglected to get proper "before" photos. But, I am pleased with the after.

Although, now that I review them, they are awfully dark still! I promise it looks much different in person....

Light...bright...airy!

I chose the color "window pane" by Sherwin Williams and it is slightly lighter than the small bedroom. It's such a nice color! Were I to do it again, I might have switched the two colors--smaller room lighter, larger darker. But for now I am pleased to see the mustard and drab yellow GONE.

Rejoice!