Betsy's Wildwood Home

Wednesday, March 17, 2021

Happy St Patrick's Day

Some linens my sister sent me a little while back. I am not going to open them. I think they are pretty packaged the way they are.

I purchased some glass tear drops with glass beads to put on my newest chandelier in dining room. I just want to change out the metal drops that are on there for a change.

This picture was taken about 6 months ago before my son put it up

I am always changing things around.

Made bunnies with the girls today. Now they just need button eyes.

I think I am going to make a few for decorations for myself

Out side to check on things and pull some snow and rain water from our water barrel.

I like the idea of hooking up my hose to it to water the plants also.

These box I am training into topiary did very well staying out in the ice and snow this winter.

I pulled these up growing from off shoots of a large bush that is 20 plus years old in our front yard. More are up and I will pot those also.

~bh

Thursday, March 4, 2021

Some plantings

Welcome sunny Thursday and warmer. I have some seedlings I started last Thursday pop up. Indeterminate Tomatoes. I ordered these from Burpee as they did so well last year.

They are called Mortgage Lifter

Interesting story about this Tomato

This picture is from last year.

I have some Parisian Cucumbers also growing nicely so far.

These are supposed to be great for pickling and have small seeds.

I had to have these also. Haven't popped up yet. I soaked the seeds to give a start.

So far and so good. I took a chance to see if this plant would over winter well. I cut it back and now it has those runners.

Red Mandeville. Here in zone 7 it will not take the harsh winter but seemed to like the porch. Will have to see how it takes again to the outside.

I love my new red wagon husband brought me yesterday. Of course the girls pulled themselves around it also.

Girls rolling the hill at Lewis Ginter. Nice days lately when it's not raining that is for being out of doors.

Soup the other night with fresh vegetables and some beef that was super tender. I Sautéed it in my electric pressure cooker, then add vegetables with tomatoes, garlic and other spices to taste. Hit the stew button and in very little time dinner is ready.

Happy Thursday Everyone

Betsy

Sunday, February 14, 2021

Happy St. Valentines Day

Icy Sunday it is. Another good day to stay in. Roads are a little too icy to be on.

Children love this stuff and I do also. Pretty to look at and all seems so quiet on days like this.

Taken on Friday the 12th

This picture was taken on Friday 12.

Looking out watching the snow on Thursday night and caught me right away was the way the light hit the crossed twigs or small limbs on the tree. I drew a circle around it to draw attention. I saw it the right away when I looked out the door.

Last week on the 5th and 6th we stayed in Colonial Beach. Nice beautiful sunny Friday and Saturday.

Right away the chairs were taken from the truck to the warm beach sand that had been absorbing the suns rays that day. Nice.

We had it to ourselves for two days except for a few who like me were looking for pretty rocks or other treasures from the beach. Very friendly chats we had with people who were getting away for a few days like us.

Sunrise on the 6th, Saturday

One day sure made a difference because on

Sunday the 7th it started snowing.

Looking out of our room, I am thinking maybe we need to get packing soon and leave after a few breakfast items from the lobby.

Walking down the hall we see this view. Looked like torn tissue paper falling.

We enjoyed our time and will take more days to get away.

Beautiful roses for St. Valentines day

All different colors and so pretty.

Love my silver heart ring! Very sweet gift. I took the picture before I thought that I should have turned it the other way around but either way is nice.