Life & Death in the Garden: Yes, I'm a Killer

I must admit something.  I'm a killer.  I did it.  I confess.  I killed my lilies.  Perhaps they were day lilies, or maybe Asiatic Lilies, but honest to God, I could care less what kind of lily they are - I HATE THEM!  I think the Lily is the most over-planted plant in the landscape.  I cannot believe there are societies that revere them.  I'm just glad they have someone to love them, because the good Lord knows it will NEVER be me!

The last shovelful.

The heaping barrel of lilies.

But for every death, there is life, and I am thankful for some of these things in my garden.

A few daffodils.

Blessed herbs - yes, I am a society member (Herb Society of America)

The new Mother's Day fountain that should be up & running soon.  It's called "Hurricane's Eye" and very personal to me, as I was a Katrina evacuee when I lived in New Orleans.  I can't wait to hear the sound of water in my garden!

Oops, here's the death of our arbor that rotted and blew over in the wind storm

But also, the emergence of an azalea I didn't even know we had (first Spring in a new house!).

Our new Celtic cross that we bought in honor of my confirmation into the Catholic church on Holy Saturday, as well as to honor our Irish heritage.

And some sprouts that will soon be Nasturtiums, Mini Basil and some Slow-Bolt Cilantro.

But here is my favorite "little sprout" of all, who is having a very hard time keeping her hands out of my lettuce bowl!

I think Spring has finally sprung!  Hip-hip-hooray!!!

The Real Housewife of Sheboygan County

Project Planning: The Gum Boot Makeover (or how to trick out your Wellies)

I still haven't slept much in a couple of days due to this darn cold, but have managed to be pretty productive nonetheless.  Today I purchased some fabric on sale at JoAnn that I will use to make a couple of projects.  I live in Wisconsin where the winter can be brutal and it seems to last forever, so one must have a collection of boots for all occasions because you'll most likely be wearing them until the first of June!  


I have a cute pair of what my family calls "gum boots" but others seem to call "Wellies" or "Wellingtons" that I purchased at Target last year.  They are great for rain, but not so good in the cold, so I found a cute tutorial here that I will use to make some linings for my boots so I can wear them in the slush as we start to thaw this spring.  


My boots get a workout in the summer while I'm working in my herb garden or volunteering with the Sheboygan County Master Gardeners, so it will be nice to have some options!


Here is the fabric I picked up today.  The solid colors will be the linings and the prints will be the cuffs.  The colors are much more beautiful in person, but I have yet to get the lighting right, so you will have to use your imagination.

P.S.  We had a doctor's appointment today and all is great with the baby.  She weighs 2lbs 6 oz now, so is on track for a normal delivery around April 16.  And, the doctor said I could take some Sudafed & Tylenol PM, so maybe I'll get some sleep tonight!

Hopefully I'll dream about my herb garden.  Do you have a favorite herb?

The Real Housewife of Sheboygan County