Category Archives: sustainable living

Picture a Day #229 – Corn Farmer

Posted on August 26, 2012 by joanienaz

This summer I grew corn for the first time in my mini garden. Hooray! I was impatient, though, and picked one a little too early. This weekend, my husband Sam and I had the first two ears of mature corn, prepared on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #228 – Catching Up

Posted on August 25, 2012 by joanienaz

It has been a week since my last garden update, and I am preparing to transport my more portable garden plants from my weekend home to my weekday home (where my husband’s new job is). I have fallen behind…10 posts … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #227 – Pesto Potatoes

Posted on August 24, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday I took my fresh, homemade pesto and added it to still-warm boiled potatoes. These potatoes were still a bit firm. It was creamy and full of flavor, absolutely delicious served warm!

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Picture a Day #226 – Pesto the Old-Fashioned Way

Posted on August 23, 2012 by joanienaz

I have been wanting to make pesto the old-fashioned way, with a mortar and pestle. Today was the day to try out the marble tools that I inherited from my mom. Yesterday, before I went to the market, I looked up … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #225 – Taking a Moment

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joanienaz

Sometimes it’s good to stop what you’re doing, sit down, and relax. When was the last time you sat on a swing? Think about it.

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Picture a Day #222 – Faded Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

I love to watch flowers fade. The process is fascinating, and produces so many lovely and unique shades. The nasturtiums that I planted this year have almost finished blooming, and the heat of last week blanched the red ones into … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #221- Garden Update

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on what’s growing – a couple of awesome squashes, and RED ripe tomatoes! We drove home for the weekend yesterday, and were greeted by rosy red tomatoes. Can’t wait to taste them. This zucchini was on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #219 – Oh Me Oh My

Posted on August 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Apologies to my loyal blog patrons! I have skipped five days in my post-a-day marathon. Maybe I can make it up by double-posting next week? I have a very good excuse. My husband Sam and I are in the midst … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #216 – Ears of Corn

Posted on August 3, 2012 by joanienaz

Before we left the house and garden to take a trip, I took pictures of the corn. This is the first year that I have tried to grow corn, and I am anticipating a small but ample crop. I am anxious to get … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #211 – Watercolored Sunflowers!

Posted on July 29, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on the sunflowers in my organic vegetable garden, which I have chosen to paint in watercolors. I began by drawing them en plein air, and put some color on them in front of the garden as well. … Continue reading →