Sunday Bits #32

This past week, I got the garden beds planted up, baskets made and hung up, and picked up the stuff needed to make a burlap shade cloth in the greenhouse that we hope to get done in the next day or two.

Lots of little tasks lay ahead, and if all goes well, I'll be sharing the highlights of the new kitchen with you, too. The reno came out so well, wait till you see the amazing results.

I started a new 'thing', am going to post something on my insta account daily for the month of June. It might be informative, might be funny, pretty, or cute, or just something I found to be of interest that day. Today's pic is this one of my newly transplanted tomatoes that are the same size as the marigolds after being planted real deep, ahaha! And see those onions? How much they have already grown? They were chopped to one inch high at planting time so they have grown several inches already! This means they are well rooted in and I no longer have to water them every single day.

I have never posted much on my insta, it has just always been a bit too overwhelming. Feels like everything has to be so perfect, a lot of things are very staged, and that is just not me. So very far from perfect, lol. For some reason, I find it so much easier to just chat with you all on fb than on insta... maybe because I am so chatty and insta is mostly pictures? Lol, that might be it. Anyways, am going to try to post something daily and see how I 'grow' ; )

I am crazy about these huge new Crazytunias! This one is called Cosmic Purple. The bloom last for weeks and weeks!

Gardening Bits

Wondering which veggies need more water, and which ones to save on? Watch this watering video with Charles Dowding.

Do you have a weedy garden, are you starting to despair? Check out this fantastic article and the transition from a really terrible weed patch to a thriving potager/garden.

How to save money on plants for all your landscaping needs, whether annual or perennial.

Have you moved to a new yard? Wonder where to start with your landscaping planning? Here is an article I wrote about what and where to start and then how we went about ours. I am adding to the plans as we go this year, but if you start with the bones of the yard, is easy to work on the other bits little by little. We got the big, expensive stuff (except the fancy garden shed) out of the way last year so this year is easy to add a bit payday by payday ; )

How to get rid of slugs. Good advice in this article.

Growing lots of herbs? Here is a great idea of what to do with them after you have dried them.

Creating a cottage garden - the June edition. Such a pretty garden! Creating a cottage garden - June - Lobster and Swan

The best garden related one for last... what does Monty Don recommend you do in the month of June in your garden? The pictures are incredible, too, of course :) June 2023 — Monty Don

Decorating Bits

Check out this lovely carriage house that she uses for summertime entertaining. Such a lovely farmhouse style inspirational post for your covered patio, she-shed, or cottage. Definitely a nice vibe for the inside of my garden shed, though mine will not be anywhere this big and roomy. We start on our shed-thingie this week! Exciting! Though is going to be a long time build that takes all summer as hubs works out of town part of the month.

All these fantastic ideas to spiff up your porch. I love #18!

Plus 28 budget friendly ways for great curb appeal. My go to answer for everything this year is #25 ; )

Recipe Bits

Does this not look super yummy? I am always looking for great bevie recipes that are yummy and non-alcoholic for summertime. Lemonade is a favourite, this one looks amazing. Is a must-try! easy strawberry lemonade – smitten kitchen

These focaccias look super simple to make! I have a thing about turning on my oven, especially in summer. If I am going to turn it on, I want to bake or make as many foods as I can at the same time, to save on money. Turning on an oven costs a lot of moolah, lol, so I want to make it count! This recipe is worth turning on the stove for! focaccia sandwiches for a crowd – smitten kitchen

Those are my Bits for this week. Have a happy Sunday ~ Tanja