Incredible pluot crop
After planting our very own Emerald Beaut Pluot tree a few years ago, this is our first year with lots of fruit! We are beyond thrilled as we are obsessed […]
Our biggest strawberry crop yet
This is the third (or 4th?) year we’ve tried growing strawberries. We’ve only ever had one or two successful berries previously. This summer we got a proper handful! Today’s #OneGoodThing […]
Peachy progress
Today’s #OneGoodThing with Mama was following the progress of our beautiful dwarf peach tree! We’ve got loads of fruit growing on this little beauty, but they’re not ready yet! What […]
The best cantaloupe ever
I’m not actually a fan of cantaloupe—except the Sugar Kiss variety we get once a year. We discovered these candy-like cantaloupe four years ago and look forward to the amazing […]
Picking out our own produce
Since Mama and I are both immune compromised, we’ve bought most of our groceries by delivery or curbside pickup during the pandemic (except for a few farmers market trips last […]
Our one exception
Though many people seem to have resumed their normal lives, we are staying home (and with the unsafe air quality, we’re staying inside). We’ve had groceries, meals, and more delivered; […]
The best way to start out a September Saturday
A few days after my immune-suppressing infusion, I don’t normally leave the house—especially not since the pandemic began. But I made an exception and dragged myself from bed today because […]
Our first plum and zucchini harvest of the year
Shortly before sunset and feeling slightly improved, I dragged myself into our backyard to check on our Santa Rosa Plum tree. We love this plentiful tree, but it tends to […]
Emerald Beauts are officially back!
Emerald Beaut pluots are officially back and therefore it was a great Saturday! But honestly, it was a pretty good one. Chronic pain levels were bearable so Mama and I […]
First homegrown pluots & 2nd day of Art Challenge
It’s a good thing we started this 30-day Art Challenge for September because it’s been a rough month already. Thankfully, focusing on creativity has provided us with joyful moments for […]
