Archive for May 18th, 2008

Sunday project

What is it about a gorgeous basket of strawberries that compels me to spend the afternoon in the kitchen?

Eight pounds of fruit, 21 cups of sugar and a few hours later, I have two dozen jars of strawberry jam. If I had any more time on my hands, this could be a dangerous hobby.

Garden update

Here’s the finished project, sans dirt, which will be delivered tomorrow.

We picked up five heirloom tomato plants, four peppers and about 10 different herbs from a couple of local nurseries today. We also bought seeds for zucchini, muskmelons, cucumbers and carrots. And, yes, Gramma, we will save a space for a Minnesota rhubarb plant.

The garden may already be too small!

Swingin’ sisters