Practice makes perfect

Learn to crochet.  I have been practicing and practicing.  I am far from perfect, but I get the picture.  Counting my stitches has made my crochet practice a breeze, who knew?  For awhile I have been making little triangles because I kept skipping a stitch.
 I can never stay still or even watch a movie without picking up a project, so crocheting is perfect for me.  I need busy work to keep me sane.  I'm working on a little lap blanket right now, or maybe my cat George can use it, hehe.  Oh George!

Skipping stitches, not on purpose.

He loves a good blanket ;)

Almost Time!

I have invested a lot of time into what is going to be my first substantial vegetable garden, but I am a little nervous with how the weather is going to be this summer.  We have had frost long after the forecast has said "last frost today." 
Nevertheless, I am very excited to start the cycle of of having fresh and seasonal vegetables from my own back yard.  I am mostly container gardening for my first year.  I have my deck cleaned of winter moss and what-nots, outdoor furniture in place and my containers ready to go.  Not only will I have edible scapes, but will have have pretty greens and color from the vegetables on my deck.  Please sun come out this year!

To the left I have artichokes, mmmmm, and I have my metal containers insulated (keeps the soil from from over heating, if it gets hot this summer.)