We finally got the fireplace mantle up. Let’s not talk about the argument we had when Jared hung it on…
Author: Jenny Smith
I'm Jenny Smith. I blog about life on the 300+ acres of rolling farmland in Northern Virginia where I live. I like tomatoes, all things Star Trek, watercolor, and reading. I spend most days in the garden fighting deer and groundhogs while trying to find my life's meaning. I'm trying to be like Jesus -- emphasis on the trying.
Oh, Deer
I usually don’t have any trouble with deer in the yard. I guess the buffet bar I’ve planted has proven…
Mite-y Rose
I was in the garden yesterday with a friend and got inspired (read: shamed into) to doing some deadheading today…
Come Follow Me — That’s the Point
A few weeks ago I saw a poll that got me thinking. This Week in Mormons asked who was feeling…
Del’s Tomatoes
I put in the tomatoes from my friend, Del, this morning. I ran out of potting soil and had to…
My First Ikebana Arrangement
Ever since I first saw one of those gorgeous Japanese flower arrangements, I’ve been wishing I had access to flowers…
Pests and Hope
I went out this morning for my regular Wednesday Miracle-Gro application and took a more careful look at the garden.…
A 0 Point Weight Watchers Meal That’s Actually Filling
If you’re like me, the quest for filling 0 point weight watchers meals really gets me going. I love a…
O Hail No
Just when you think everything is going great…. Saturday about 8pm we had a terrible storm kick up. It put…
Roses in full bloom!
The roses are some kind of gorgeous this week! I got back from a short road trip with my friend,…