4.23.2012

green thumb?

wowza. last week and the weekend just went by so so fast. seriously. in a blink of an eye, and it's monday again. and boy oh boy, do i ever hope this week moves at a slightly slower pace ;)
we filled the weekend straight up! and we even managed to stay slightly organized. ha. and now i have a lovely little garden space to relax in! :) ... yes i actually got some gardening in! (well planting, really) ;)


i'm a balcony gardner (as some of you already know)... and i really long for a yard. but i'm grateful that i can have some outdoor space anyways. there have been a few appartments in the past where balconies were out of the question... and this space is the first balcony where we can even have a bbq! and the wind isn't ripping through, so we can actually stay out there without freezing our butts off ;)
i don't get the sun though. and after 2 years of trying tomatoes, i've had to just admit it's not going to work here... next home hopefully!  so this has become my herb garden!


let me tell you, it smells lovely! digging in the dirt just does a body good :) i'll probably add more basil, since i go through that like it's nobody's business, and there are still hanging baskets that will eventually go up.... but i'm really happy with how it's looking so far :)


and did you see what little pressie came in the mail for me? haha! i love it!


it's totally me. no? this lovely mug comes from winemakerssister. my pal brea thought of me, and sent this my way :) i love it! any knitterly gift that includes coffee is tops in my book! thanks so much brea! xo
i've also picked up several skeins of yarn... they've got a purpose, and i can't wait to show you what they are!


 i guess i'd better get knitting... probably out on the balcony. :)


i declare this to be a perfect stress-free space. wanna come over? 

how was your weekend? was it full of sunshine? did you get to play in the dirt? what's on your schedule for this week? what are your fave herbs to have fresh? i'd love to hear from you! xo

16 comments:

  1. I'll be right there :) I cannot wait to get my balcony growing :) One more week....

    P.s. So jealoussssss you got that mug! You are a lucky lady! I'm going to make you let me sip out of it when I come over..lol.

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    1. hahaha deal! we're holding out for the hanging baskets until closer to mother's day :) it's gonna look so bright out there, and it will smell uber nice too :) oh man. bring on the all day playdates! xo

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  2. Newbie follower from NY saying hello and love that mug. Just sent my hubby a subliminal message for mother's day. Great herb garden there in your knitting nook. Need to get me one of those.

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    1. hahah i sure hope you get something mug-tastic! so happy you've found this space! xo

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  3. I am super excited to see what you're making with all that yummy yarn. As I've said before I can't grow anything but kids, however I'm happy you have something to enjoy.

    The mug...perfect!

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    1. haha buffy! yes, you've mentioned that growing plants might not be your forte ;) i thought you'd like the mug :) xo

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  4. loving your mug :)
    I must get out in my garden.... it is so neglected! Perhaps I'll start with some herbs...

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    1. thanks! and YES get out there and start with herbs! i was surprised at how hearty rosemary is! xo

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  5. We just paid the gardener that takes care of our HOA grounds to clear our tiny sloped backyard today. I'm so excited to plant something (anything) out there but I'll have to wait because he also sprayed roundup to kill all the weeds. I think I'll go your way and plant in containers on our deck. Thanks for your wonderful blog!

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    1. oOOoo! i'd love to know what you'll be planting! i bet that one day when we have more land and i can have a garden, i'll still have a few things on the deck:) thanks so much for the blog love! i'm glad you've found this space! xo

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  6. Your garden is looking so great, Rebecca! We're hoping to get started in our new garden in a few weeks. Yaaaaay!

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    1. that's awesome! what will you plant? xo

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  7. although I have a backyard, I adore your balcony garden....so many lovely herbs (do you have dill? I don't think I see any, but that's what I hope to have next) ♥ and did you make your shoes/slippers?

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    1. ooOO dill! nope i don't have that there. i was told it grows like crazy, and i'm not sure how much i'd use it.. what are all of the things you'd use your dill for? thanks for the balcony love! but i wish i had your backyard too ;) as for the slippers, nope i didn't make them. they're wool though, and i adore them. :) ox

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  8. I'm so glad you like your mug! And your blog is terrific....!

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    1. Hi heather! the mug is terrific! i use it all the time :) you are so talented! thanks for the blog love! xoxo

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