Christmas, Floors, and Coldframes

My holiday plans are minimal, but there are a few Christmas events that stir the emotions.

I have been on a short trip to Oklahoma. It was a good time. Mom cooked for me, including mash potatoes and green peas. There was also a bit of celebration for Dad’s 86th birthday.

Upon my return, Erin, Karlene, and I had to fill Christmas stockings for the Sunday morning breakfast.

What would the season be without the gooey confection loaded gingerbread houses shared with friends.

It was a great project. There was only one gingerbread house kit. So the girls divided up the gingerbread parts so each had a part to decorate (and eat).

Enough good spirt, on to floors.

I got home to really great dry floors. I have spent the last two days trying to organize ‘stuff’ back into the rooms. They are still bare but looking good (at least, to me they look good).

Finally – a bit of garden. I am experimenting with cold frames.

I am trying cabbages, turkish oregano, parsley, chard, and lettuces. I will try more in early spring. I also hope to be putting in some cold frames at MidGarden.
And the really great thing about Christmas is the Christmas trees. John will soon be gathering those used-trees for garden support. We can have many tripod supports at the MidGarden. More vertical gardening.

Later.