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    Cabbage dyed yarn

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    What’s a girl to do when she has a bunch of boring white cotton yarn?

    Dye it of course.

    I used a batch of red cabbage dye that I saved in the freezer from dyeing eggs.

    I decided  to use some crochet skill to try out a dishcloth.

    I love that the yarn isn’t a solid color. Some people would look at that as a flaw but I think of it as a bonus.

    I made up my own pattern. Frankly, it looks like a thick doily to me.

    I’m not sure how the color will stand up to repeated washings but who cares! It’s a dishcloth after all.

    Next I’m going to attempt to follow an actual pattern. We’ll see how that goes…since I seem to be pattern challenged.

    PS…it’s snowing here again.

    **SAD FACE**

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    Gardening update

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    Most of the seeds I started have come up.

    They have also survived Gracie. I put some tin foil up around the sides as some suggested that cats hate tin foil. Seems to have worked so far.

    I have 3 varieties of tomatoes, basil, thyme and parsley. My green onions have yet to sprout so I’m thinking  that I’ll have to try again with some other seed.

    I just love to look at the tiny little plants though, knowing the yummy goodness to come.

     

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    My gardens are a little full of snow right now from the latest storm.

    We had thunder and lightning with the snowfall this morning. Crazy Spring!! With more on the way.

    Don’t get me wrong, I am thankful for the snow. It provided much need moisture for the ground…I just wasn’t excited about the timing.

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    Seeds are started…must be Spring

    seed cupsI got these started last week and now have a few bits of green coming up.  My biggest concern now is how am I going to keep the cat from grazing on my little sprouts!

    I’m thinking of wrapping the plant cart in some netting we have…if I can remember where I stashed it.

    Anyone have any tips for me on keeping the cat from grazing on my tender new veggie plants??