Category Archives: gardening

A green gift

October 1, 2021Friends, gardening, naturesusanmanzke

My friend Bridget asked if I wanted a fern. Today she dug it from her garden.

And gave it to me.

I think it grew as it came out of the soil.

Now I will go and repot it so it can survive the winter in my upstairs bathroom.

Hopefully it will be alive to go outside into my garden next summer.

Thank you Bridget.

Until next time, that’s it from Sunnybook Farm.

Backyard spinners

July 12, 2021gardening, Odds and ends, Sunnybook Farmsusanmanzke

Just a quick peek at the spinners in my backyard.

Warning: if they are spinning fast, don’t get too close.

Only on a calm day can I oil spinners and stop their squeaking.

The windchime has been known to annoy visitors. On those days, the clanker is wound around them so no chimes sound.

I’m so used to all the noises coming from my decorations, I don’t notice the sounds at all.

As it has gotten calm now, I think it’s time to squirt a little oil on the spinners.

A peek at Susan’s Irises

June 6, 2021gardening, Susansusanmanzke

This short video shows two new irises in my yard. This year they bloomed for the first time.

A bit of nature to admire.

Garden seat/kneeler review

May 24, 2021gardening, review, Susansusanmanzke

Do you work on your hands and knees planting flowers and vegetables? If your answer is yes this product might be for you.

I bought my garden seat/kneeler a few years back and paid a little less than $50 for it. The prices haven’t changed much but the new ones have an addition. Most come with an attached pocket for tools. Mine did not.

My seat/kneeler is very sturdy. It would take quite a bit to tip over while using it, but to be safe make sure it is sitting flat on the ground when sitting on it.

I hope this review has given you an option when gardening.