by small means

I have never grown garlic before and had no idea how to know when they were done. The plant died back and so I pulled it out to keep the garden looking nice and out these guys came. I got on the internet (something I should have done when I planted them)and I guess they are ready. I made two mistakes though. I didn’t let them cure in the air and I washed them. They are small but I opened one up and it seems just fine. When my other plant is ready I will handle it better though. Another thing, the other garlic plant has gone to seed. Is that a bad thing? What can I do with the seeds? Should I handle that plant any different than the others? Maybe it going to seed is why it is not ready to be harvested at the same time. I couldn’t find any info on the internet.

I also harvested a couple of green beans (another first timer in my garden) but since there was only two I gobbled them up right away.

Another thing, I have figured out a way to get all my 8 plus glasses of water in without trying to figure out if the glass I just finished was number five or six.

Every morning I plan on filling these babies up and  as long as I drink both of them throughout the day I know I have 8 cups of water in my system. If I had another bottle I would fill it too as I think I need more than just 8 but I figure that if I drink these maybe I’ll fill one again if need be. That would be much easier to keep track of than 8-10 glasses.

It seems like my break from crafting didn’t lasted very long. I found that I need it too much, as it is a great release for me. Upon request I made these for my mom. I also have a bear and a rabbit in the works for a family reunion auction. I have been much better about my time though, making sure that my craft time doesn’t take over my whole schedule like it has in the past. It is all about balance and I just need to make sure that I dont tip the scale too often with any one thing.

I have been taking a break from making things, trying to figure out why I make them and where my time doing it should lie on my priority list. High on my list of craft things is this Bear/Rabbit Pattern. I need to finish it. The pattern is done. Someone has test knit it for me and I have done all the fine tuning I want to do. I just need proofread one more time, maybe add another illustration, make a couple of little guys for a cover photo and print it out. Ok I guess I’ve got a ways to go, but I have come a long way.

Here is a little guy dressed in green overalls. I made him in cotton with safety eyes so he’ll be ok for a child.