Sunday Bits of Inspo #83
- themarigoldgc
- Jun 16, 2024
- 4 min read
Happy Father's Day to all the dads, pops, daddy-o's! Neither of the kids are here this year, so is up to me to spoil their dad. Instead of cooking as it is just him and I, I'll be taking him out for dinner. We can both enjoy his special day.
The weather is still very much spring like, here on the prairies. No summer in sight yet. My poor garden is definitely lagging behind but hanging in there. Each time we have a rain followed by a few hours of sunshine, everything grows like mad.
We are prepping for new sod and pathway in the backyard so have put up some snow fencing between the patio and the grass. The pups have till the end of the month to enjoy this 'grass' (hahaha. if you can call it that) and then they will be blocked off for most of the summer while the new lawn roots in.
It's not ideal, really limits their space, but it will be better than ever when we are done. They will enjoy the new grass and the coolness of the large steppers.
That arbor is currently homeless. It had to be moved so I decided to paint it this dark green, which is going to be the new accent colour out back, and now it sits till the new lawn is in and I get a better idea of where she will go.
Gardening Bits of Inspo!
This article about how to grow bigger onions. I will just say that this is very different from what I do in my own garden (other than the first recommendation - that one is key) and also differs from what I teach when garden coaching, but sharing in case you are having issues and need to try something new. The goal is always to help you grow great food. In case you were to want to compare, this is how I grow great big onions.
Check out this amazing festival. Folks sitting around knitting, crocheting, making art... the concept is amazing, love it so much, and the pictures are so inspiring. Wouldn't it be awesome to attend one of these? Check out those lovely tomatoes growing at the venue!
Organic rose problem solutions. Great article!
Make your own organic garden fertiliser with this recipe for compost tea.
There are 63 lovely garden photos in this article with small garden ideas. So much eye candy for those of us who drool at garden pics and think of ways to implement the ideas in our own yards. Or not. Sometimes we just like to peruse ; )
These ideas for garden design on a budget. They actually call it cheap garden ideas but I am not a big fan of the word 'cheap' as it sounds like the end product might be tacky... these yards and ideas are far, far from tacky!
This amazing backyard transformation. I absolutely love it.
Renee's Garden Seeds are 40% off. Stock up for next year! I have been growing with Renee's
seeds for over 2 decades. They are so reliable, always the first to germinate, and they have one of the best selections I have ever seen. They have both veggie and flower seeds on sale, pick up your sweet peas and sweet alyssum now so you have them for early sowing in fall (in warmer zones like the west coast) or in April for us prairie growers.
What a flowering alternative lawn really looks like and how to get one. See if this is for you.
Homey Bits of Inspo
I am on such a green kick lately, really loving these, but mostly those green tiles! Wow!
This kitchen renovation! ... and that mudroom!
This unique little cottage retreat!
These 4 best cabinet colours, according to the pros. Hmm... what say you?
This Victorian Terraced House. Colourful and unique, yet very appealing.
This pretty, eclectic home. Wallpaper, beams, lovely wooden floors.. and that bathroom, wow!
Recipe Inpo!
This blueberry muffin tastes like a doughnut!
This lemon chiffon cake looks amazing! I think I love it most because of the pan they used, it just looks like the most perfect afternoon treat.
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Dilled potato salad with pickled cucumbers.
How to make iced tea... whether sweet tea or not.
Limoncello Spritz - easy, light, and yummy cocktail.
This Italian Salad Sandwich. Looks so good! Here is a Grilled Vegetable Sandwich for us veggies.
This orzo, corn, zucchini casserole is pinned in my must make list, even though not a traditional summery meal, it is a one pan meal, which I love. It also does not look like a heavy meal.
I have been baking up a storm lately with my sourdough. ?I have been asking hubby to rate them for me, as I have not been able to eat bread yet on this elimination diet.
This sourdough raisin bread ( 4.5 stars).
This focaccia bread (4 star) or this one, (5 star) made with the discard.
These Blueberry Muffins are 5 star, according to hubby, even though I did not add the streusel on top.
If you get tummy issues with gluten, or breads, sometimes switching to sourdough will help. This only applies if you have a gluten sensitivity, not an intolerance, of course.
Hubby received one of these vacuum sealers from the kids for his Father's Day gift. It sure is going to help store all my baking! Plus, his fishing, our garden harvest, leftovers after our big family dinners, all the things. We are both pretty stoked ; )
It comes with like a million bags, bags of all sizes. I doubt we will run out in our lifetime!
If you can get canisters that work with your vacuum sealer, I highly recommend them (I have them for my Foodsaver brand sealer). Fresh berries keep in the fridge for a week or more, and they are also great for keeping crackers, cookies, baked goods, nuts, deli meats, etc, etc, fresh without squishing them in plastic bags. I think you can also get lids that fit mason jars. Totally worth it.