A day by the Lake in my "little house"

It is very quiet, except for the birds, especially the cardinals and mockingbirds. I have my computer set up where I can see outside down the Lake. A couple of times a day the Blue Heron comes thru, I have to be very quiet because it scares very easily. The last few days have been fighting ducks, seems the hen has to make a choice between for her mate for the spring.

My mom gave me a hibiscus that the hummingbirds love and some purple verbena. The tomato experience is going good, I can tell the difference in the size and health of the YAK tomato plants that are full of buds and little tomatoes, and my Walmart and Home depot ones. The were all planted the same time. I also got lots of versions of seeds from swallowtail seeds for the tiny tom thumb and currant , along with some unusual grape ones. The are coming up, along with the lemon cukes.

I will get some pics up later. Thanks, Cindy

#wordonthestreet #cindymccleishingram #tinyhouse

Catch the wave at yaks

Yak's in Farmerville has wave petunia baskets . Beautiful and full , 2for 20.00

The pessimistic gardener

I am always the "gardener that is pessimistic,I over plant", thinking nothing is going to come up.  

The last few years my yard has been a colorful, stress release place to sit and rest.  We have moved to the country at the end of a lake.  I am starting over with a clean slate.   During this season I will post how its doing.

The #passion flower picture is from my old house. I had hundreds of blooms.  I made the yard a shelter from the outside.   That is my goal this year.    I ordered seeds this year online because I could find none in town or a start.  I am hoping a few will pop up from all the pots I brought over.  I have red and blue coming up but have yet to find the maypop like this one.

Pessimism - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pessimism

Pessimism is a state of mind in which one anticipates undesirable outcomes or believes that the evil or hardships in life outweigh the good or luxuries.

Reduce that Stress , we all need it .....

Reiki seminar ,stress reduction . May 3 Friday at 3 , pre register and pay $35.00 in advance 387-3000

Reiki seminar @ Natural Wellness Center- cost $35. May 3, Friday @ 3-5 pm, This is a technique for stress reduction and relaxation that promotes healing. It is based on the idea that "energy" flows through us and is what causes us to be alive. If one's "life force energy" is low, then we are more likely to get sick or feel stress. Learn to help yourself and your family’s energy and health so you can be more happy and healthy. Learn to give and receive help for pain, anxiety and more.
May 3, Friday at 3 (approx 1 ½ -2 h) Do NOT wear anything that has a
fragrance, ie perfume, smoke, etc. Must register and pay in advance-387-3000

I am back and back to it...writing this blog and updating daily, and telling you about my tomatos

Sorry, I was off the grid for a few days. I had to settle in and take care of family. 

I don't know how many of you have parents that are older and that you help daily, I do ... Luckily most of the time they are alright. The last few weeks have been a process and also with my teenager very ill I have been really just thinking about her.   I am going somewhere with this.

I just have to think that I have it so much better than some of my friends, Katie is better and back to school.  My parents are still with me. Being in my late 50's that is a wonderful thing. 

We all just have to spend some time doing things also for ourselves to rive up the motor. 

I went outside and sat on the dock for a while with my coffee.  Going over in my mind a long day and what I need to get done. Not a small feat in itself. 

I recently planted tomato's and herbs from #Yak's right out of Farmerville. I did a test, I bought several plants from Yak's, that were pesticide free and as organic as you can get in #Louisiana.  I also bought several of the same from a big box store in town.  The #Yak's have blooms and are twice as big as the commercial ones.   I will let you know when it starts to be harvest time, how the taste is different.   Yak told me that some growers stunt the growth so the shelf life will be longer for the sellers.My parents love tomatoes so I will be sharing with them also. My brother; Mike always has a great garden and his wife Sue is wonderful about making pepper hot sauce.

This is the #Louisiana Life and I am living it in the country with a lake beside me and ducks flying overhead.

Veggies are so important in our lives.

 

 Allergies , just an update

 

Seasonal Allergies

Spring Allergies

Spring is the time of year that we normally think of when it comes to seasonal allergies. As the trees start to bloom and the pollen gets airborne, allergy sufferers begin their annual ritual of sniffling and sneezing.

Summer Allergies

Although spring most readily comes to mind when we think of allergies, many of the same allergic triggers that can make us miserable in the spring persist into summer.

Allergy workshop May 17th

Now is the time of the year when our nose runs and our eyes itch.  be proactive sign up for the mini workshop 



Allergy Elimination Mini Workshop

Do you or your family suffer from environmental, food or emotional allergies? Many do nowadays. We are offering this workshop for you to be able to eliminate these allergies.

  We will teach you how to do muscle testing then remove these energy blockages performing acupressure on specific points along the spine, re-educating the body not to respond to the offending item.  It is great if you bring a family member with you so you may have someone to help you do this at home. Cost is $60. per each person. Do NOT wear anything that has a smell, ie perfume, smoke, etc.

May 17, Fri, 3-5

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Natural Wellness Center
Dr. Carolyne Yakaboski,
PH.D, DNM, RNC,FASA, LMT, FIBC
Doctor of Naturopathic Medicine
Doctor of BioNutrition
2106 N. 7th St, Suite 132
W.Monroe, LA 71291
318-387-3000
dryakaboski@gmail.com

seeds, seeds ....plants to be up soon.

 What a great stress breaker, planting seeds and each day watching them break thru the soil.  My french marigolds are coming up all over to help with bugs.   I have got every color of Petunia (Yak's)either in the ground, or waiting in my little house to be planted.

 I ordered seeds in the middle of the night, this weekend from Swallowtail Garden Seeds , they came in on Tuesday . I have been hunting for passion flower seeds or a plant to start but was not having luck.  My old house had a whole fence growing along with morning glories. So I now have three colors of passion flower , micro tom cherry tomatoes, Radar Love Golden Clematis, firecracker vine and some huge Oklahoma Zinnias. M herbs I got from Yak's Herb and Garden Farm in Farmervile area doing good and I still have some heirloom tomato plants to settle in.

 From the Solid Built Blog , that sells garden sheds.
Vines are a great way to incorporate your shed into your garden. There are many different varieties, some which produce delicious fruit! They grow quickly and need little care Remember about  planting vines , they spread. They also increase pollination and make your garden more successful. Below are a few vines I find impressive and will make your shed bloom.
Vines are great for attracting humming birds.

The Trumpet Vine accomplishes this well. Flourishes in US zones 5-9. Can climb up to 30 feet and can be hard to remove because of deep, stubborn roots. Also known as Campsis radican, it is a native American plant that can be grown all over the country. Produces beautiful red, yellow and orange flowers that will attract beautiful birds to your shed.
The Clematis is a fast climbing vine that has many varieties that bloom at different times. You can have three different varieties so that you have flowers blooming in the spring, summer, and fall. This vine is most successful in US zones 3-9. They attract butterflies and people’s noses.
The Wisteria is a beautiful vine but is also known to cause a little bit of hysteria because in the right environment it can take over your shed. This vine will definitely add a secret garden feel especially when you enter what looks to be a big flowery bush. If you are into more of a Narnia outdoor experience then I recommend giving this vine a try. This garden thug can climb up to 30 feet. The flowers are absolutely beautiful but if you keep a strict garden prevent yourself the hassle and aim for a softer vine.
The name says it all, Morning Glory. Every day you wake up you will be pleasantly greeted by blooming flowers and at night after your long day at work you will see the flowers close. These vines spread really quickly and will transform a bare wall. This annual plant likes direct sunlight and will climb up to 15 feet. Lean some ladders on your shed and watch this plant flourish. They come in many colors and will make you happy all summer.
For the chocolate lover there is the Akebia vine so when you are not eating chocolate you can be smelling it. Or you can eat chocolate while smelling your chocolate smelling Akebia. The flowers are purple and white. This is a more fragile plant that does well in US zones 4-9 and can climb up to 30 feet!
The Kiwi Vine(Actinide kolomikta) is a nice vine. Grows up to 15 feet. Does best in US zone 5-9. The female plant grown with the male plant will produce the cutest, edible, sweet baby kiwis. The small kiwi vine enjoys partial sun. The leaves have pink and white accents.
For a plant that will quickly climb, the French, Sweet Lace Grape Vine(Vitis Vinifera), will do the trick. It will take several years before it produces grapes. It can grow 20-40 feet a year so make sure to keep an eye on it if you do not want a take over of your entire yard. This plant grows well in US zones 6-9.
The Sweet Pea Vine has flowers that look like little orchids. This plant likes the sun and can climb up to eight feet. Most of the flower varieties are fragrant and come in many colors. There are many different varieties. This annual plant grows well in US zones 6-9. Blooming depends on the amount of heat in your region. They begin to bloom in late spring and in colder climates can bloom into the fall.