tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post2955790519123035947..comments2023-10-15T03:31:24.587-04:00Comments on MountainMama: This & That...And Where The Heck Is Spring? Debbie - Mountain Mamahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-51783624641324010612018-04-12T15:54:00.157-04:002018-04-12T15:54:00.157-04:00Same here, Ellen!! I love watching to see what yo...Same here, Ellen!! I love watching to see what you're doing with your house every year!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-17724474797713978522018-04-12T15:52:16.244-04:002018-04-12T15:52:16.244-04:00In the summer I may freeze the veggies, Doreen, bu...In the summer I may freeze the veggies, Doreen, but in the cold months I make so much soup that I'm making broth regularly. Hope your house build is coming along well, can't wait to see it all done and decorated!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-62495478360640852062018-04-12T15:51:03.624-04:002018-04-12T15:51:03.624-04:00I'm praying most of the snow will be gone by t...I'm praying most of the snow will be gone by the weekend, Marilyn - I should be able to spend some time in the garden on Saturday so that will be just wonderful! Johnny's are amazing seeds, I don't order from anyone else now! Almost 100% germination rate - no waste!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63107490077628589982018-04-12T15:49:40.544-04:002018-04-12T15:49:40.544-04:00Molly and Monkey are so playful, it's adorable...Molly and Monkey are so playful, it's adorable to watch them! Sometimes they play with each other (tug of war, we call it 'tugzies') and sometimes one of them runs away with a toy and the other will take chase....it's so cute to watch! Monkey can't catch Molly, she's too quick!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-9549363961537534322018-04-12T15:48:14.859-04:002018-04-12T15:48:14.859-04:00That's a good plan, AnnMarie! Yes, I'm get...That's a good plan, AnnMarie! Yes, I'm getting some inside work done also but I'm still itching to get out and play in the dirt!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-46825150325094726022018-04-12T15:47:24.133-04:002018-04-12T15:47:24.133-04:00Wow, Lorraine, I really hope you get some steady r...Wow, Lorraine, I really hope you get some steady rain soon!! I don't pay for water since I have a well but I have to be very cautious with my usage so I don't run out of water. Gardener problems!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-81897893286147746292018-04-12T15:45:43.823-04:002018-04-12T15:45:43.823-04:00Awww that's too bad, Vickie - what a shame to ...Awww that's too bad, Vickie - what a shame to lose a whole crop like that when you've worked so hard for it! Hope your house is coming along nicely, can't wait to see more!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-37192647623224268552018-04-12T15:44:51.880-04:002018-04-12T15:44:51.880-04:00Good thing you did, Brenda!! I finally bought some...Good thing you did, Brenda!! I finally bought some violas and I can't wait to pot them up this weekend!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-58632407510933283482018-04-12T15:44:20.084-04:002018-04-12T15:44:20.084-04:00Wow, so much growing already for you, that's a...Wow, so much growing already for you, that's awesome!!! Our gardens are still frozen so we can't plant anything just yet....I need to get in there and clean them out and get some compost worked in. Soon!! Once I do that I can plant the garlic, onions, peas, radishes, and lettuce...I do see some garlic coming up from last year so that's exciting - I guess I missed a few!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-63424284240498336422018-04-12T15:43:01.454-04:002018-04-12T15:43:01.454-04:00She's a little rascal, my little Monkey, Bonni...She's a little rascal, my little Monkey, Bonnie! She and Molly couldn't be more different, that's for sure, and poor Lily just sleeps most of the day now - but I love them all equally!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-35217544050320470182018-04-12T15:41:56.818-04:002018-04-12T15:41:56.818-04:00I can't believe even you are having cold weath...I can't believe even you are having cold weather, Rita - I thought your garden would be in full swing by now!!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-77267994507947363662018-04-12T15:41:29.168-04:002018-04-12T15:41:29.168-04:00There's a warm up happening this weekend and I...There's a warm up happening this weekend and I can't WAIT!!!!!!! Now if I just had about 3 more of me to help out that would be awesome!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-92140512755053944672018-04-12T15:40:33.207-04:002018-04-12T15:40:33.207-04:00Soon my friend....soon. Before long you'll be ...Soon my friend....soon. Before long you'll be burying your toes in the warm sand once more, and I'll be spending time on my swing!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-57847784202369757772018-04-12T15:39:57.129-04:002018-04-12T15:39:57.129-04:00Good thing I have my seedlings in the utility room...Good thing I have my seedlings in the utility room to keep me busy!! I'm also potting up all the geraniums I overwintered....so far it looks like most of them are going to come back - fingers crossed! The smell of the dirt makes me happy....it's like another form of aromatherapy for me!Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-45984233212303403282018-04-12T15:38:49.664-04:002018-04-12T15:38:49.664-04:00Hi Lisa - I've had it, too!!!! I still have a...Hi Lisa - I've had it, too!!!! I still have a foot of snow on my deck and on my garden steps - it's crazy! Saturday is supposed to be around 60 here and I'm off work so I will spend the whole day in the garden!! I'm so excited! I know I'll be exhausted by the end of the day, but isn't it the best to walk around after you've raked out garden beds and see everything that's starting to come up? Love it!! Debbie - Mountain Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18401931842031353732noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-76986243421466480092018-04-09T08:09:02.351-04:002018-04-09T08:09:02.351-04:00Hang in there...SPRING HAS TO COME EVENTUALLY! I ...Hang in there...SPRING HAS TO COME EVENTUALLY! I can't wait to see your garden this year! Ellen Ross | Ask Away Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03217883201157025074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-49139489795053572962018-04-08T16:23:40.556-04:002018-04-08T16:23:40.556-04:00I know! This weather is crazy! Even here in NC it’...I know! This weather is crazy! Even here in NC it’s near freezing at night, and today was too cold to go bike riding, so we bundled up and took a walk. I can certainly imagine how frustrating it must be, especially for an intrepid gardener like yourself.<br /><br />I hear you about the veggies. I usually put them in the freezer though. I’m afraid if I didn’t they would go bad before I had a chance to use them up. That pot looks amazing Deb! <br /><br />xxxDoreen@foxdenrdhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09418636999038800443noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-78538484629581026282018-04-07T15:39:12.453-04:002018-04-07T15:39:12.453-04:00Goodness, winter has been putting up a good fight ...Goodness, winter has been putting up a good fight everywhere! Luckily here our snow has mostly melted, but we have had really cold weather and now lots of rain. I had planned to work in the garden this weekend, that is until I saw the forecast... rain! So, now I am being very productive, and getting caught up on my much overdue blog reading and posting! I've started my seeds as well, and this year I ordered from Gurney's, but I might consider trying Johnny's next year at your recommendation. I will see how things go this year with my seeds. I have been crazy busy with my chickens, as I now have 42 chicks, and I have to check on them quite often. They are so entertaining though, I don't mind. Always enjoy seeing pictures of your sweet dogs! That Molly, she is the cutest little thing, I just adore her! Enjoy your weekend, hopefully your snow melts soon!!!!! Marilyn @ MountainTopSpicehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00600290895531484438noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-22001235359512375292018-04-07T14:46:24.089-04:002018-04-07T14:46:24.089-04:00Awww Molly and Monkey look so happy with the chewy...Awww Molly and Monkey look so happy with the chewy toys. I am so over this winter too. We are about 30 degrees below normal here in Illinois. I am not sure how made Mother Nature angry but they better apologize!!! We need to see green and new life. It is not snowing here but lots of rain and cold temps. Sometimes I wonder if we will just go from winter to summer and see no Spring. Gosh I hope not. That soup broth looks so rich and good. Have a good weekend.<br />xoxo<br />KrisJunkchiccottagehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13312068546640480844noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-39302428747226094052018-04-07T14:17:29.542-04:002018-04-07T14:17:29.542-04:00The only good that is coming out of this never-end...The only good that is coming out of this never-ending cold weather is that I am cleaning out cupboards and closets that are long overdue! Looking ahead to a city garage sale in June (warm weather) to sell it all! Your plants will be all ready for the ground by the time it defrosts.....AnnMarie aka Vintage Junkie aka NaNahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01969507879772949374noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-33403560346987055602018-04-07T12:51:27.186-04:002018-04-07T12:51:27.186-04:00Sorry to read that you are having more snowy weath...Sorry to read that you are having more snowy weather. Hope sunshine comes your way soon.<br /><br />We need rain down here in s.e.FL. Things that don't get hand watered or where I put the sprinkler have turned to straw and leaves are falling from trees and shrubs. I can use sprinklers 3 days a week, twice a day. Hand watering can be done any day. I have to pay for water, so watering grass is not an option for me.<br /><br />It is sunshiny, partly cloudy and windy here today. Rain is predicted for tomorrow.<br /><br />Have a nice weekend with your pups ~ FlowerLadyFlowerLady Lorrainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17678852154334714784noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-15414169699894839952018-04-07T12:32:59.074-04:002018-04-07T12:32:59.074-04:00Yeah. Spring. We had ours in January and February...Yeah. Spring. We had ours in January and February. Then in March and now April we are having winter. My poor fruit trees started blooming in late February (about a month early), then we had several epic snowstorms and freezes. It wiped out most of our almond crop and a lot of our apricot blossoms froze also. Luckily, the apple and cherry trees hadn't bloomed yet. The peaches had just started to bloom when it was snowing, and I haven't been able to assess the damage to them yet. Needless to say, my vegetable garden is pretty empty except for the last of the broccoli and celery. I am just itching to get some dirt under my fingernails! Your pups are so cute and I am sure they are very snuggly...please give them a snuggle for me!Vickie @ makingoursustainablelife.comhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01210045536198927269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-83434239383750447412018-04-07T12:09:44.483-04:002018-04-07T12:09:44.483-04:00It was in the twenties here last night and snowed....It was in the twenties here last night and snowed. I brought Jade the tree in before dark. Love your babies!<br />BrendaBrenda Pruitthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14544794729410559072noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-82695441683945294792018-04-07T12:07:26.279-04:002018-04-07T12:07:26.279-04:00You are not alone in wanting to get out in the gar...You are not alone in wanting to get out in the gardens! We have spinach, radishes, turnips and lettuce up in the garden. So far the cold temps haven't hurt them. Our cilantro comes up volunteer and was in the bed the whole winter. Your dogs are adorable. The Chis don't really care for toys...but open a package and they are right there for a handout. Yes, glad you told us about keeping seeds...it's all about the $$$. xoxoDonnahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10328333345401673320noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6737531804022285705.post-46015765464857690142018-04-07T11:31:30.566-04:002018-04-07T11:31:30.566-04:00Monkey is one of the cutest dogs ever. Love the te...Monkey is one of the cutest dogs ever. Love the terrier breed.Bonnie Schultehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04662392601280165884noreply@blogger.com