Waiting….
We have a pair of cedar Adirondack chairs that we put in the garden during the summer months. We sit in them often, enjoying supper, drinks, or just a bit of rest. The cats use them frequently as well, in fact, I think more than we do! Usually, they are put away in the garage in the fall, this year we neglected to move them.
The other day I noticed them in the snow, at that point it had just snowed so there was snow on the arms and along all the flat areas. They looked like they were just waiting for someone to sit down.
I’m kind of glad that we didn’t take them in. Every time I come home, I see them sitting there in the snow waiting, waiting for the snow to melt, spring to come, and the weather to warm. Waiting to be used once again.
Do have seating areas in the garden?
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Friday Favorite: Nutscene Twine
I’ve used just about every type of garden twine out there and Nutscene is definitely my personal favorite. It’s not cheap, but it’s worth the extra amount for a variety of reasons. For one, I find it last throughout a long season and often through the winter as well, which makes it nice for tying up perennial vines. The dispensing tin makes it so much easier to use, no dropping it and having it unravel and wrap itself around a few plants or under a rose bush. I’m a fan of the green color since it is much less visible in the garden, something that of particular importance to me since I sell photos of my garden.
For the past few years I’ve used a few other types of twine, thankfully Mr Chiots got me a can of Nutscene for Christmas. I’m happy once again to have a stock of my favorite twine. This size will last me a few years. If you haven’t tried it before give it a try, if you have a gardener in your life, consider this when you need a gift for them. You can also purchase refills for the tin in case you don’t need a new one, it’s cheaper that way as well.
Do you have any great garden supplies to recommend?
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Friday Favorite: Plant Tags & Markers
I’ve talked about how much I love these wooden plant tags and garden markers before. I used to buy them way back when I lived in Ohio and never knew that they came from Maine. Imagine my surprise when I made a wholesale order for Seeds & Sundries and was able to drive the 25 minutes and pick them up right at the factory! They use northeast wood to make the plant tags. I use all three sizes, the small ones I break in half and use for my seedlings. When things get planted in the garden they are then relabeled with either a medium or a large one.
After years of using all varieties of item for marking plant tags I came across these Garden Markers. They will stay readable for a year if used on the large plant tags, about 9-12 months on the medium, and for the season on the small. Nothing works as well as these markers do, which is why I sell them over at Seeds & Sundries. If you’ve been looking for compostable plant tags and a marker that stands up the weather, look no more head on over and grab some at Seeds & Sundries. You’ll not only get great products but you’ll be supporting this blog as well!
Do you have any great garden items to recommend?
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Trail Maintenance
My goal this winter is to do some trail maintenance every time I head out for a snowshoe. It won’t be much, maybe 10-15 minutes a day spent cutting down saplings, dragging downed branches off the trails, and marking the different trails on the property. Yesterday, while out, I noticed the top of an aspen tree that came down at some point this winter, it will make for some nice firewood.
Luckily, it’s right on the trail and fairly close to the house. I also try to take notice of any interesting and beautiful things along the trails. This old tree was amazing, as was the ice flowing over this rock.
It’s hard to believe that we’re already 5 days into February, before long my free time will be spent seeding, planting, and working in the garden. I’m trying to soak up as much of this off season as possible. I often feel seasons help us appreciate each thing for what it is. I enjoy gardening, but also enjoy the bit of break to focus on other things I enjoy during the off season.
What are you enjoying during this off season from gardening (if in fact you live in an area where you have an off season)?
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Jack Frost Nipping
My office windows are sometimes covered with the most intricately beautiful frost. The patterns are mesmerizing. I’m not sure what the exact conditions are that cause this particular type of frost, some mornings they’re just covered with the white sheet of frost, but every now and then I get this:
Winter brings such beauty and wonder, I find myself noticing all the beauty that comes with this frigid season!
