The quilt in progress.

Here is a peek at the quilt I've been working on - lots of Amy Butler and a bit of Anna Maria Horner.


However, there has been no time for working on it this morning, we have been in the garden. We planted some watermelon, more potatoes, cucumber, and more marigolds and and iris bulbs. I still hope to plant some more sweet pea after lunch, and then maybe some more time for the quilt. :)

Two new and two borrowed...

I'll start with this bread book, Artisan Bread in Five Minutes a Day: The Discovery That Revolutionizes Home Baking-amazing!! I have made three batches, the first two batches were the boule, and this round I am trying the olive oil bread. This batch will go for pizza and stromboli.

The authors do an incredible job teaching you about how to make great breads, that as Matheau said, "tastes like it is from Panera Bread". It is also easy to have a fresh loaf every day to eat with one, or if you have any left, two meals. The prep work (to make the batch) takes around 15 minutes, and then just five, really, just five minutes to get your loaf ready and in the oven.

Book reviews coming soon...

The soup and the bread, both from books new to me. But right now, I am really busy trying to fit in a lap quilt for the front porch.

Just outside my kitchen door...

are some of my roses that are in full bloom right now. I think Mac knows they are a treat, because every time I step out side (and it is not raining) he is sitting here, or near the other roses in bloom.



Friday and Saturday I was able to plant a few wild flower seeds, as well as some more varieties of zinnias. I was hoping today to put in my corn and beans. We had a ton of rain last night, and it is still raining, so it is going to have to wait a few more days...

May 22.

Psalm 23:3 "True to Your word, You let me catch my breath and send me in the right direction."

May 21 - I planted sweet peas and poppy seeds...

I am still busy planting seeds and bulbs friends have given to me.

Yesterday I planted marigolds (to keep rodents out of the garden) and helped Jason finish up the girls (and Ollie's) house. They now have their own door to go into. It took a bit for them to figure it out last night but I bet tonight will be quicker.



This is one of my first yellow roses to bloom. It won't last much longer but has smelled and been a cheerful addition to the kitchen and dining table this week.

Still planting.

May 19.
I planted some more:
iris bulbs, lillies and salvia in the front of the house.



The sage is blooming.