I know. This is broad. I am planning a few months on this though.
I will be planting a vegetable garden. The basics- easy stuff... I hope. Here is the plan:
- Determine location: next to the pond, to the east of the house. How did I decide on that location? I don't want the neighbors to have to drive by it and the ground is moist.
- Till land: need to borrow a tiller... Put up fence. What do I put in? Not sure. Going to Menards this week to look.
- What to plant? potatoes, carrots, tomatoes, sweet potatoes, spinach/lettuce.
When I figure out the "What" I'll figure out how big to make it.
I planned on doing this last year, but with a 2 yr. old and new born, I determined it to be to much. I'm ready now though.
Here is something I've been reading, but would like somethign with some local expertise? I'd love to here about it...
http://www.vegetablegardeningguru.com/getting-started.html
Sunday, May 1, 2011
May Day
Happy May Day!
Growing up my Mom would save the green plastic crates that strawberries came in. We wove yarn through the holes, attached a pipe cleaner as a handle, filled it with some Easter grass and a few pieces of candy. We loved dropping the baskets at the neighbor's houses and running through the spring air, avoiding any kisses that might be coming. I realized that this is a fond memory I want to share with my kids. So, we made May Day baskets.
Green plastic cups, leftover Easter candy, a sparkly pencil, a Cars notebook, and some fruit snacks. (The girls' varied slightly, including lip gloss and headbands in a keepsake box). The parents got devil's drizzle cupcakes and keylime bars. The family got Spring popcorn (popcorn on the stovetop with tinted butter-green yellow and blue). We went to the cousin's and one friends'. None of the kids knew what was going on. Their parents realized it and yelled, "RUN" a second too late. No kisses were had.
Here is the best part... a few hours later, those friends delivered my boys a May Day basket. Our friend, Jack, is 4 and after getting a basket from us, he insisted on celebrating May Day as well. They went to the grocery store and got some goods, assembled their brown paper sack baskets, and made lots of peoples' days. My friend said, "...so thank you for giving us this idea." That's what Domestiquest is here to do; inspire experiences based on tradition.
Happy May Day.
Growing up my Mom would save the green plastic crates that strawberries came in. We wove yarn through the holes, attached a pipe cleaner as a handle, filled it with some Easter grass and a few pieces of candy. We loved dropping the baskets at the neighbor's houses and running through the spring air, avoiding any kisses that might be coming. I realized that this is a fond memory I want to share with my kids. So, we made May Day baskets.
Green plastic cups, leftover Easter candy, a sparkly pencil, a Cars notebook, and some fruit snacks. (The girls' varied slightly, including lip gloss and headbands in a keepsake box). The parents got devil's drizzle cupcakes and keylime bars. The family got Spring popcorn (popcorn on the stovetop with tinted butter-green yellow and blue). We went to the cousin's and one friends'. None of the kids knew what was going on. Their parents realized it and yelled, "RUN" a second too late. No kisses were had.
Here is the best part... a few hours later, those friends delivered my boys a May Day basket. Our friend, Jack, is 4 and after getting a basket from us, he insisted on celebrating May Day as well. They went to the grocery store and got some goods, assembled their brown paper sack baskets, and made lots of peoples' days. My friend said, "...so thank you for giving us this idea." That's what Domestiquest is here to do; inspire experiences based on tradition.
Happy May Day.
Thursday, April 28, 2011
The BuildUp
On May Day I will announce my first DomesiQuest. What will it be? Sewing reusable totes? Groceries on a budget? Decorating little boys' rooms? Come on back an find out what domestic task will committ myself to learning. You are invited to join me in conquering this task too. You already have? Well perfect! You can join too. I need your advice and expertise to help guide me on this journey!
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
The Beginning
I'm Hannah. A girl with an appreciation for all things domestic, but no know how. I dabble, but don't really know what I'm doing. Sewing, cooking, gardening, coupon clipping, decorating, laundry, budgeting, baking... all of it. This is my mission. My quest. I'm going to learn these things, and much more, until I become proficient in the ways of my Great Grandmother Ruth.
I went to college where I studied to become a teacher. When you aren't raised with the domestic ways, where do you learn it? My mother taught me SO much, just not how to bake homemade bread. So, I google of course.
You're invited. Join with me and learn domestic arts. Or, if you've already mastered any of these areas, maybe you can be my teacher and offer your knowledge (I'd appreciate it!)
I went to college where I studied to become a teacher. When you aren't raised with the domestic ways, where do you learn it? My mother taught me SO much, just not how to bake homemade bread. So, I google of course.
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