Strawberry Tower Re-do

Last year I planted my strawberry plants in one of those hanging pot tower things.
I didn't do well with the watering, and many died.



But those that lived did really well.


So, in March, I decided to try the pot stacking method (seen somewhere).
(you can see how the meshy strawberry tower just fell apart)



The small pot is just set in the larger one. (notice Princess Blu, my helper kitty)

 I also bought a pink blooming one (most strawberries bloom white),
hubby says the strawberry was very sweet,
and since these are for him, that is what matters...mostly:).

04/29/11 This set up is doing great. Some of the sad, dried up strawberry plants didn't make it.  . 

Watering from the top is easy, and I think all the plants are getting what they need.

top: Lemon Balm, Pink Blooming Ever bearing Strawberry; bottom: White Blooming Ever bearing Strawberries and Sedum.

I do want to add some more June bearing, most of what I have is Ever bearing, which is very sporadic.


Very pretty. 

Stack-A-Pots

Happy Mother's Day to me.

I spluged on myself and bought one of these Stack-A-Pots that I have drooled over for years.
(three separate, stackable pots)
I also bought some sweet new succulents to go in my new pots.

Monanthes polyphylla

(Sorry for fuzzy pic) This is SO cute!!

Crassula 'Caput Minima'

 Love this purple-ish action!!

Kalanchoe tomentosa cv. 'Chocolate Soldier'

A fuzzy kalanchoe. too cool!

Kalanchoe blossfeldiana Hybrid

These new brilliant Kalanchoe blooms are amazing! 
I may move this one down to a lower level side pocket, I'm afraid it will take over the smaller succulent babies on the top level. 
(someday they will make a BRILLIANT purple kalanchoe and it WILL be mine;)

Separate pots - add dirt- and plants!



Plectranthus Vicks Plant (top left), various succulent leaves and Burro Tail (bottom left)

Top dressed with some clay pellets I have...

Wa-la!! Don't know what I'm planting in the other stackable pots, the box says I can get another set and go six high...

hmmm, six pots with three plant pockets each equals 18 planting spots!!!
Hmmmmmmmmmm...
{this will be an inside planting at the camper, I want easy, low water knock-outs, I think I'm off to a great start!!}

Happy Fertlizer Friday!!!

Son-Day: "Glorious Day"

Glorious Day 

One day when Heaven was filled with His praises
One day when sin was as black as could be
Jesus came forth to be born of a virgin
Dwelt among men, my example is He
Word became flesh and the light shined among us
His glory revealed

Living, He loved me
Dying, He saved me
Buried, He carried my sins far away
Rising, He justified freely forever
One day He’s coming
Oh glorious day, oh glorious day

One day they led Him up Calvary’s mountain
One day they nailed Him to die on a tree
Suffering anguish, despised and rejected

Bearing our sins, my Redeemer is He
Hands that healed nations, stretched out on a tree
And took the nails for me

One day the grave could conceal Him no longer
One day the stone rolled away from the door
Then He arose, over death He had conquered
Now He’s ascended, my Lord evermore
Death could not hold Him, the grave could not keep Him
From rising again

One day the trumpet will sound for His coming
One day the skies with His glories will shine
Wonderful day, my Beloved One, bringing
My Savior, Jesus, is mine

" ...Ye seek Jesus of Nazareth, which was crucified: he is risen; he is not here: behold the place where they laid him". Mark 16:6

I hope everyone had a wonderful Easter Sunday.  Thank you, God, for your plan, for your love, for your Son.  Thank you, Jesus, for your eternal love and honor.  Because of you I am and always will be.  And I am thankful for it.

~God Bless~

Cuteness Runamuck: Kale My Sweet

Granddarling Kale is 4 months old!!!

Son-Day: I hope you dance

I hope you never lose your sense of wonder
You get your fill to eat
But always keep that hunger
May you never take one single breath for granted
God forbid love ever leave you empty handed
I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance

I hope you never fear those mountains in the distance
Never settle for the path of least resistance
Living might mean taking chances
But they're worth taking
Lovin' might be a mistake
But it's worth making
Don't let some hell bent heart
Leave you bitter
When you come close to selling out
Reconsider
Give the heavens above
More than just a passing glance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

I hope you still feel small
When you stand by the ocean
Whenever one door closes, I hope one more opens
Promise me you'll give faith a fighting chance

And when you get the choice to sit it out or dance
Dance
I hope you dance
I hope you dance
(Time is a real and constant motion always)
I hope you dance
(Rolling us along)
I hope you dance
(Tell me who)
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
I hope you dance
(Where those years have gone)

(Tell me who)
I hope you dance
(Wants to look back on their youth and wonder)
(Where those years have gone)

~God Bless~

Cuteness Runamuck: My Miah

04/12/11 Granddarling Mister Jeremiah Nolan Taylor turned 18 whole months old!!
D.e.l.i.c.i.o.u.s.n.e.s.s.!!!

Cuteness Runamuck: Pretty Kat

04/01/11 Granddarling Miss Katherine Brooke turned 18 whole months old!! Could she be any prettier???
(the correct answer would be NO she couldn't be any prettier:)

Happy Anniversary To Us

23 years of history...

there has been lots of these...

And this...

And this...

And, yes, even lots of this....

But, it ALWAYS comes back to this...

Today, on a Monday night, 23 years ago I married my sweetheart. 
I 'hoped' it would last. 
I 'hoped' he was the right choice. 
I hoped correctly. 
I firmly believe,
no,
I KNOW God made up the difference. 

Why are Eagle couples protected by law but Human Marriage is not?  Not cool, not cool at all.

We will be celebrating at the camper (where hubby is working out of town) with a fancy smancy meal of meatloaf, fried taters, green beans and cornbread.  It should be lovely. 

~God, bless our little marriage.  Bless us as we each TRY to keep trying.  Help us remember the sweet moments and let the not so sweet fade quickly.~




First eagle couple: http://www.cs.duke.edu/~carla/edgehouse.html
All middle pictures:  http://www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org/get-involved/keep-the-camera-rolling
Last eagle couple:  http://www.towleroad.com/2011/04/watch-bald-eagle-hatchling-cam.html

Son-Day: "I'm Saved"

I'm Saved
(words and music: Leiber - Stoller, performed by: Elvis)
I wanna soothe my heart, I wanna ease my mind
I wanna move my shoes and see what I can find
I wanna stand up tall and open up my eyes
I wanna reach out my hand until I touch the skies
I was a poor lost lamb in a deep dark hole
But now I've found that light I'm gonna save my soul
I used to drink, I used to smoke
I used to smoke, drink and dance the hoochy-coo
I used to smoke and drink, smoke and drink and dance the hoochy-coo
Oh Oh yeah! And now I'm standing on this corner praying for me and you

Ah-haha That's why I'm saved I'm saved
People let me tell you 'bout kingdom come
You know I'm saved I'm saved
Well I can preach until you're deaf and dumb
I'm in that soul saving army beating on a big bass drum

I used to cuss, I used to fuss
I used to fuss, cuss, boogie all night long
I used to cuss and fuss, cuss and fuss,
Cuss and fuss and boogie all night long
Ah-haha And now I'm standing on this corner, I know right from wrong

That's why I'm saved I'm saved
People let me tell you 'bout kingdom come
You know I'm saved I'm saved
Well I can preach until you're deaf and dumb
I'm in that soul saving army beating on a big bass drum

I used to lie, I used to cheat
I used to lie, cheat, step on people's feet
I used to lie and cheat, lie and cheat and step on people's feet
Well now I'm steppin' on that glory salvation in my beat

Because I'm saved, I'm saved
People let me tell you 'bout kingdom come
I am saved I'm saved
Well I can preach until you're deaf and dumb
I'm in that soul saving army beating on a big bass drum

I'm in that soul saving army beating on a big bass drum
Oh oh yeah! Because I'm saved, I'm saved
People let me tell you 'bout kingdom come
You know I'm saved I'm saved
Well I can preach until you're deaf and dumb
I'm saved, I'm saved I'm saved

Son-Day: "I Won't Let Go"

I Won’t Let Go 
Rascal Flatts
It’s like a storm
That cuts a path
It breaks your will
It feels like that
 You think your lost
But your not lost on your own
You're not alone

I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
If you can’t cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let go

It hurts my heart
To see you cry
I know it’s dark
This part of life
Oh it finds us all
And we’re too small
To stop the rain
Oh but when it rains

I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
And you can’t cope
I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let you fall

Don’t be afraid to fall
I’m right here to catch you
I won't let you down
It won't get you down
Your gonna make it
Yeah I know you can make it
Cause I will stand by you
I will help you through
When you’ve done all you can do
And you can’t cope
And I will dry your eyes
I will fight your fight
I will hold you tight
And I won't let go
Oh I’m gonna hold you
And I won't let go
Won't let you go
No I won't...

John 14:18 "I will not leave you comfortless: I will come to you."

~God Bless~