Things are growing!!!

So many things are coming up in the garden. Rubarb, strawberries, garlic and so much more.

We also spent Saturday afternoon planting onions. It's crazy weather...in a good way....so we're going to take advantage of every second.

Our walking onions are starting to come up as well.

And when it gets dark or a little too cold I get to come inside and dream more about my garden while quilting

This is by far my favorite time of year!!!  Happy spring!!!

The Garlic is Growing

In SE Idaho we should normally still have snow on the ground but not this year.  We have had unseasonably warm weather and the plants are loving it.  Over the past few years we have been working on creating a yard that features edible landscaping. 95% edible is my goal.  People have looked at us like we are a little crazy as each year we remove more and more of our lawn. But it is moments like these that make it all worth it for me. Watching the beauty of edible plants come to life.  Knowing that in some small way we are producing something amazing and delicious for our family.  This week the majority of the garlic that we planted last fall peaked thru the wood chip covering. I love fresh garlic!  It really does taste so much better!  I'll keep you updated on its progress and other things around our little homestead as things spring back to life.  What is growing at your home?

Challenge Today: Clean your Refriderator

Something that we often ignore but desperately needs our attention is our Refriderator.  Here you can see a picture with everything pulled out to review.  Some to save, some to trash, and some for our chickens.  This is definitely not the funnest job but it is so nice when it's all done.  We took out a broken drawer and added some new bins for organization.......and the end result 

Clean.  Organized.  But most of all STRESS FREE!!!  I hope that you take this challenge for the day and March into Spring Cleaning with me!

Taming the closet monster

Our front hall closet has always caused us problems with clutter and chaos.....until now. For years I had been searching for an organized way to store gloves, hats and masks. Living in the North you need to have these things on hand because it can get very cold.  I had tried little totes but the always just ended spilled in the bottom of the closet as kids were trying to find matches.  Not any more.  Now they are organized and easily accessible. Even our 4 year old can now get her gloves and hat and know exactly where to put them away when she's done.  I'm so excited for this system!!!!  Hope that you all are enjoying "Marching into Spring Cleaning". Another post will be coming soon!

Marching into Spring Cleaning

For the month of March I'm going to be "Marching into Spring Cleaning". I got this idea from a gal I love to watch on YouTube called "She's In Her Apron" (it's a really great channel.  You should check it out!!). Three times a week I'm going to post featuring a project I have completed to clean and get ready for spring. Some will be big projects and some will be small. Hopefully no matter the size of project it will serve as inspiration to help you do the same. Let me know if there is something specific you would like to see!  Happy Cleaning!!!