Summer might just finally be here...

Hi there! I'm Tammy. Sarah and I used to work together and we've kept in sort of touch through Flickr and our love of things to be created. I'm a knitter, spinner, and more recently I've become a gardener and quilter/sewer.

This year's garden has been a lot of work but it would seem that it's going to pay off, big time. Raised beds and a 5 foot fence to keep the dogs out are definitely the way to go for successful food enjoyment. Last night we finally got to enjoy the first taste of our labours. Easter egg radishes and mixed salad greens.

They were so tasty. Good thing we liked them. I have a feeling we'll be eating a lot of them over the next couple of weeks. LOL.

Squash Babies

Today was the last day of sun before two weeks of rain here in Vancouver. Wanting to soak in the last of the nice weather, I finally got up the nerve to let go of my butternut seedlings and they made their big move out into the real world from my window sill. If I have kids when I grow up I think I'm going to be one of those mom's who has a really hard time on their first day of school.

-Sarah

The Cuuutest Garden Tags Evor

The other day I got together with my elementary and kindergarten friends, Ben and Jill, to make tags for the veggie row in my families garden. Each of us put our own particular skills to use; Jill's colouring, Ben's cutting and my hopefully charming penmanship and doodling.

After making the cards I used packing tape to 'laminate' the back and front to ensure they withstand showers from the hose and then taped on some Popsicle sticks. How I love afternoon craft dates!


Here are some of my favorites;
(Note: I've apparently been saying "Brussels Sprouts" for my whole life when there is no 's' on the end. I suppose it's a good thing that 8 and 5 year olds are too nice to mention it.



-Sarah

Now that spring is inching into summer, I was excited to see that the lilly of the valley is in bloom. The big bouquet I picked for my mom put a big smile on her face. They are her favourites.

-Sarah

Spring!

I'm very happy to say that yesterday I finally got to work in my garden. Although not of the sod-tearing up variety (which is sorely needed) I transplanted some mint and raspberries, turned some soil and planted some red and fingerling potatoes. My peas, green beans and squash seeds from September have also made their way into their starter trays so I will find out soon if they will germinate.

More than just the blue sky it was a truly amazing day. The cool winds were coming down the mountain through the cedars and one gust the other way carried cherry blossom petals up into the air and over my house. It sprinkled down like the most beautiful and unexpected confetti.


My garden this summer will hopefully include;

bolero carrots

broccoli

grape tomatoes

green beans

green peas

kale

potatoes (red and fingerling)

red leaf lettuce

spinach

squash (butternut and acorn)

wild strawberries Yay!!

-Sarah

a gentle reminder...

best coffee in vancouver

These standards are based on my experiences only, and are judged by the coffee shop's americano soy misto, with no sugar added. This list is subject to change. Have I missed somewhere special? Please let me know.

1. Gene Coffeebar, 2404 Main Street

2. 29th Parallel, 2152 W 4th Avenue

3. Prado Cafe, 1938 Commercial Drive

4. Turks Coffee, 1276 Commercial Drive

5. Re-Entry Espresso, 4363 Main Street