My New Apartment!

My New Apartment!

Hi, my name is Jen, I’m 22. My boyfriend, our son and I just moved out of our “cluttered, too small, unpaintable” apartment into our new place which I’m growing to love so much. Here are some pictures of my

My New Apartment!

My New Apartment!

Hi, my name is Jen, I’m 22. My boyfriend, our son and I just moved out of our “cluttered, too small, unpaintable” apartment into our new place which I’m growing to love so much. Here are some pictures of my

watermelon question

watermelon question

This is my first time growing sugar baby watermelons, and I’d like to know exactly how big they’re supposed to get. They’re obviously smaller, but how small? When I planted the seeds, I marked on my calendar according to the

watermelon question

watermelon question

This is my first time growing sugar baby watermelons, and I’d like to know exactly how big they’re supposed to get. They’re obviously smaller, but how small? When I planted the seeds, I marked on my calendar according to the

What in the (squash) world?

What in the (squash) world?

So, these plants came in as volunteers in my garden this year. I assumed they were from the pumpkins that I put back in the garden to compost only they didn’t get composted after all. (/fail at composting). Anyway, when

What in the (squash) world?

What in the (squash) world?

So, these plants came in as volunteers in my garden this year. I assumed they were from the pumpkins that I put back in the garden to compost only they didn’t get composted after all. (/fail at composting). Anyway, when

my room

my room

I just put up a picture of the Eiffel tower in my room. Here are some pictures of that and the rest of my room! I’m still working on it, i just bought some cube shelves i still need to

my room

my room

I just put up a picture of the Eiffel tower in my room. Here are some pictures of that and the rest of my room! I’m still working on it, i just bought some cube shelves i still need to

Cala Lilly

Cala Lilly

I have Cala Lillies now!!! So far this is the first one.

Cala Lilly

Cala Lilly

I have Cala Lillies now!!! So far this is the first one.

Why is this happening??

Why is this happening??

Two or three times now, I have seen little baby squashes start on the vine, only to wither up and rot after a few days. What’s going on? So far, I have had only one squash mature. I don’t understand

Why is this happening??

Why is this happening??

Two or three times now, I have seen little baby squashes start on the vine, only to wither up and rot after a few days. What’s going on? So far, I have had only one squash mature. I don’t understand

Peonies almost  in bloom

Peonies almost in bloom

Cut for slightly large photos. The neigbhors’ peony, taken over the fence: One of mine in the backyard flowerbed (pardon the ants ;) ): I think peonies are actually more visually interesting as they bloom rather than after. There are

Peonies almost  in bloom

Peonies almost in bloom

Cut for slightly large photos. The neigbhors’ peony, taken over the fence: One of mine in the backyard flowerbed (pardon the ants ;) ): I think peonies are actually more visually interesting as they bloom rather than after. There are

Helppp!

Helppp!

My kitchen is itty bitty! It’s maximum capacity is 3 people… and if 3 people are in the kitchen, then we’re just standing doing nothing. If I open the dishwasher, I have to stand up against the counter to get

Helppp!

Helppp!

My kitchen is itty bitty! It’s maximum capacity is 3 people… and if 3 people are in the kitchen, then we’re just standing doing nothing. If I open the dishwasher, I have to stand up against the counter to get

Help with Buddleia/Butterfly Bush

Help with Buddleia/Butterfly Bush

One of my butterfly bush plants (Buddleia davidii – Honeycomb) is doing poorly. It has an increasing amount of yellowing leaves, both on mature and new leaves, and the branches are getting woodier. I’m finding more dead wood than live.

Help with Buddleia/Butterfly Bush

Help with Buddleia/Butterfly Bush

One of my butterfly bush plants (Buddleia davidii – Honeycomb) is doing poorly. It has an increasing amount of yellowing leaves, both on mature and new leaves, and the branches are getting woodier. I’m finding more dead wood than live.

Pub Table

Pub Table

My new apartment is hug with a teeny tiny kitchen area.. makes no sense. I’m lacking cabinet space & an adequate dining area where can I purchase a STURDY pub table with 2 to 4 stools? I love this one,

Pub Table

Pub Table

My new apartment is hug with a teeny tiny kitchen area.. makes no sense. I’m lacking cabinet space & an adequate dining area where can I purchase a STURDY pub table with 2 to 4 stools? I love this one,

Weed ID

Weed ID

I know I’ve asked this before, and nobody knew, but figured to try one more time. Three strikes I’m out. Does anyone know what this weedy thing is? This time I have a photo of the tap root so am

Weed ID

Weed ID

I know I’ve asked this before, and nobody knew, but figured to try one more time. Three strikes I’m out. Does anyone know what this weedy thing is? This time I have a photo of the tap root so am

Happy April Fools Day from This Old House

Happy April Fools Day from This Old House

In the spirit of April Fools’ Day, This Old House Online has put together 18 of the world’s wildest houses! See them here!

Happy April Fools Day from This Old House

Happy April Fools Day from This Old House

In the spirit of April Fools’ Day, This Old House Online has put together 18 of the world’s wildest houses! See them here!

Almost frost

Almost frost

I almost forgot to check the weather last night. Good thing I remembered, there was a frost warning in effect. So it was outside to harvest by flashlight. I left a few eggplant, zuchini and peppers behind in case it

Almost frost

Almost frost

I almost forgot to check the weather last night. Good thing I remembered, there was a frost warning in effect. So it was outside to harvest by flashlight. I left a few eggplant, zuchini and peppers behind in case it

This is my room at the moment

This is my room at the moment

This is my room at the moment here in the UK at my sisters house. She has done most of the decorating. She bought the vintage chair which i love off ebay for 15 pounds. This is my room back

This is my room at the moment

This is my room at the moment

This is my room at the moment here in the UK at my sisters house. She has done most of the decorating. She bought the vintage chair which i love off ebay for 15 pounds. This is my room back

Blossoms!

Blossoms!

OMG YAY! Today, the very first blossoms of the season appeared on my nectarine and semi-dwarf pineapple pear tree!

Blossoms!

Blossoms!

OMG YAY! Today, the very first blossoms of the season appeared on my nectarine and semi-dwarf pineapple pear tree!

Pictures – just because

Pictures – just because

Some pictures, just because. It rained and I thought it would be neat to have some pictures while the foliage was still wet. Caladium and marigold. Green and white coleus peeking from below. eggplant flower Does anyone know what kind

Pictures – just because

Pictures – just because

Some pictures, just because. It rained and I thought it would be neat to have some pictures while the foliage was still wet. Caladium and marigold. Green and white coleus peeking from below. eggplant flower Does anyone know what kind

Living at college but home is where the heart is

Living at college but home is where the heart is

I’m ashley, 20 years old, living at college but home is where the heart is and here’s my room.

Living at college but home is where the heart is

Living at college but home is where the heart is

I’m ashley, 20 years old, living at college but home is where the heart is and here’s my room.

First post evarr! Look at my room! :D

First post evarr! Look at my room! :D

Hello, my name’s Natt and I’m new! I’ve recently moved out of my 2x2cm shoebox, as my parents let me have the biggest room in the house. It’s not much bigger than my last room, but the extra space, /just/

First post evarr! Look at my room! :D

First post evarr! Look at my room! :D

Hello, my name’s Natt and I’m new! I’ve recently moved out of my 2x2cm shoebox, as my parents let me have the biggest room in the house. It’s not much bigger than my last room, but the extra space, /just/