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Comments (95)Lizalily, thanks for that...I love hearing good stories. We are not sure about radiation/I-131 treatments yet, just that surgery is what is the most likely first step. Yes, the thyroid controls so much of what happens in our bodies that when it's off, everything goes batty... I am looking forward to CALM energy, as you said...not this fluttery anxiety-fueled energy that I've had for a while. And yes, it will be the hard part - to sit on my swing and relax in the garden instead of working on it...that will be the hard part. Sitting and listening. Thank you so much for the encouragement. I appreciate it a lot. More, perhaps, than you'd know. Nanadoll, it's not a hole that bothers me...rather, it's a good location for a new rose. I'm struggling to figure out where all the roses go now, let alone a new one. LOL. FM does indeed sound like a gorgeous, fragrant, perfect-under-window rose, though...so I may just have to figure it out. Tomorrow is another day, as Scarlet O Hara would say...I'll be getting some things done in the garden tomorrow; now that I know I'll be putting Q. Liz in a big tub until I know where her final home will be, I'll hopefully be getting that whole area handled tomorrow...Queen Liz out and replanted, and then both Gruss An Aachens into the ground. To be able to get that done would make me happy indeed...because then that front bed would be mostly complete. BTW, does anyone know when it's a good time to put bands into the ground? I've got two that I want to get into the ground, but they're still sort of small...both, however, have bloomed for me (a Fragrant Plum and St. Cecilia), so they're doing all right so far. But I don't know when I should put them into the ground...what height or age, or whatever. If anyone could give me that info, I'd greatly appreciate it! Best- Herding Cats...See MoreThe Cilantro Saga
Comments (28)Cilantro is a Cold crop. Therefore in hot zones it should be direct somn as soon as possible and harvested before they bolt. Then you can plant another round like in august. But the starter's problem is not bolting : His/her problem seeme to get it going. I thing you should not fuss about spacing seeds in this case. I plant thaem in clumps.(same with parsley). The when they are almost harvestable , I woul thin them. attached is a photo of my cilantros(right side) and fenugreek (left half). They are stil very young(about 2" tall). But you can see how closely are spaced. they don't mind that. Thsi is not something that will last for ever, bear fruits etc....See MoreFinished kitchen! Lots of pics and saga to share...
Comments (37)Your kind comments are making it all worthwhile! Thank you!! mtnfever - thank you for the link to soft close - I almost wish I didn't have it on the appliance depot drawer -then no one would know how nice it is! motodetroit - I inherited the piece on the side cabinet from DH's mother (I couldn't believe his sister didn't want it!). She got it in Norway in the '50s, and it's a great piece of vintage kitchen ware that sat on her counter for years and always makes me think of her. It has glass compartments (some are broken now) that I assume were used for sugar, flour, spices, etc. We fill it with M&Ms, almonds, popcorn kernals, tea bags and Emergen-C. Here's a better picture: Madeline616 - do you know how long I've tried to get my dog and cat to pose for pictures? Forget about it. And then they just wander into the photo shoot... I'm glad I got a picture of Zelda, our airedale. She's old now, and she doesn't like having her picture taken. taggie - comments like yours remind me that we did the right thing keeping the old cabinets. Two KDs I talked to, but didn't hire, immediately wanted to rip them out and I couldn't understand why, they were classic, worked fine (I realized later that both KDs work for cabinet makers; I don't know, maybe they all do). And keeping them saved me from making all those thorny layout decisions everyone struggles with here. I really had it easy, but thank you for your compliments. dilly ny - I wish I could take credit for the range hood, but it was the only one that would fit our specs. My ceilings are low and, if you notice, the ceiling above the cooktop is lowered even further (there is an upstairs bath above, but no one seems to know why the ceiling descends seven inches above the cooktop) - it narrowed our options in range hoods to this one - sorry, I should have ID'd it - Electrolux 36". dianalo - you are a better man than I. Actually, I know you aren't a man. I have followed many of your comments on the forum. You always have the best attitude. I have to say - cranky and demanding as I am - one of the things I love about reading GW commenters is how MELLOW you all are. In the midst of hair-curling disasters! How do you do it? I want what you're having! westsider40 - "Something's Gotta Give" was on TV in our area today! I ran in and said to DH (who loves that movie) - there it is! What I've been telling you about! The OTK! I had to explain the whole thing to him. But honestly, that kitchen is so completely SWOON-worthy. The whole house. Diane Keaton's turtlenecks. I wish!!! At least we have our easy-care induction, right? liriodendron - here are some pictures of the built-in drawers. I don't think they're anything special, but I'm sure if I were replacing the the cabs, I would have had to pay quite a bit extra to have a set of drawers like these installed. Helped us decide to keep the cabs we had. We keep container lids in the first drawer, the matching containers in the second, napkins in the third and table cloths in the bottom. Great storage. Keeps everything nice and tidy....See MoreIdeas for open-air upstairs atrium
Comments (17)Thanks everyone! The door screen is at the hardware store being repaired, and we are also getting new screens made for most of the windows. We will probably pick those up tomorrow. We will also need to wash the windows before installing the new screens! @aniajs, we are indeed fortunate to have such a nice space. I am trying to figure out how to take advantage of it and show it off to its best potential within the limitations of what I know to be our levels of skill and available time. I had thought of dwarf citrus, but may reserve that idea for the 1st floor patio later. @Nil13, the hanging planters are pretty but I don't quite understand how you envision them working in this space. In any case, there are some existing hooks - large hooks 3 feet up in opposite corners, and then some small loops above some of the windows. They may have been installed by a previous owner, or even the builders. The architecture of this place is so late 1970s that I would not be surprised if it just automatically came with ferns. Anyway, I may try to use the existing hooks. Otherwise, I'm mulling over the suggestions from here, from a friend, and from things I have seen in books and magazines, letting a vision slowly develop. I think we should probably also start slow, adding a few plants and accessories at a time, and then building on that....See Morewhidbey
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