Crafting My Bliss

Days on the Oasis

  • Gardening Can Be Humbling and Expensive

    I had grandiose plans of building a huge 7’ x 3’ garden bed. This bed would house my artichokes, calendula, thyme, and yarrow. I was…

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  • Yard Maintenance

    It’s late January and 70 degrees in Maryland. Naturally, this means I get to spend time in the yard. I’d been anxiously waiting for a…

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  • It’s Planning Time

    I still have not had an opportunity to rake the leaves. The weather and my schedule have not allowed it. Hopefully, I will be able…

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  • The Snow Drought Is Over

    According to the news, it’s been over 700 days since we’ve had snow in Maryland. On Monday, January 15, 2024, the drought was over. I…

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