Category Archives: Gardening

A Minor Sadness

Posted on March 25, 2010 by Mrs. Spit

In which Mrs. Spit muses on chopping down a tree. Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening | 11 Comments

Found Time

Posted on July 29, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

I am sitting here at my computer, and I should really be outside. I will write until my coffee maker beeps at me, telling me my decaf is done, and then I will sit in my chair and watch the … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, TTC # 2 | 13 Comments

The Yellow House in Calder

Posted on June 26, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

I think one of the best things about getting to know people is that you learn to know not just them, but their families. Their stories, who they are, what they are a part of, become part of your life. … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Tiny Points of Light | 4 Comments

How To Make Spaghetti Sauce

Posted on May 25, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

For Jen. This recipe seems to be rather time intensive. You may be able to further refine it, and make it a bit more simple. *********I have to confess, I don’t really have a recipe, but here goes. Order Roma … Continue reading →

Posted in Cooking, Gardening | 16 Comments

Grass Cycling Through My Head

Posted on May 8, 2009 by Mrs. Spit

Mr. Spit and I are on the hunt for a lawn mower. The old one died last fall – after admission to the Lawn Mower Hospital, where we cordially but firmly signed a DNR – and then managed to not … Continue reading →

Posted in Gardening, Mr. Spit | 15 Comments

Thyme

Posted on September 30, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

I began the process of putting the garden to bed yesterday. The process of cutting down perennials, and uprooting annuals. Of planting the bulbs to bloom in spring, and putting away the garden decorations. The process of ending this cycle … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme | 9 Comments

They aRe ComMING to Get Me

Posted on July 17, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

Pls send help – the zucchini are taking over. They are leaving the garden, and they don’t care that they are growing in the rocks. They are taking over. Completely. They don’t care what they crowd out. And I am … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme | 10 Comments

I’d rather be gardening

Posted on July 4, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

Really. Or knitting, or sitting on my front porch reading. Or sleeping in. But, we had our holiday on Tuesday. . . . I’m trying not to think enviously of American holidays that fall on a Friday, and not a … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme | 9 Comments

The Garden Diva in June

Posted on June 3, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

I’m sorry, I’m very tired, so I’m letting her take over. (The VBM and the OB’s office warned me this might happen.)Have a great day, see you back on Wednesday, hopefully with a finished baby sweater, for, you know, the … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Gardening, Meme | 4 Comments

The Patience of Unanswered Prayer

Posted on May 21, 2008 by Mrs. Spit

I planted my vegetable garden a week ago, and none of the seeds have germinated. Every day, often twice a day, I look at my garden and I am struck by an irrational fear: what if nothing grows? Every year, … Continue reading →

Posted in Friendship, Gabriel, Gardening, Grief, Meme | 8 Comments