Barndo | Life in a Barn

practice retirement is making me lazy

No more starting my day with a cup of coffee behind a keyboard! Since it's summer and I'm practicing retirement, I can...

Katie was here for the weekend and I always hate to see her leave. She's happy in Tennessee but I know she misses her...

Morning glories are hearty and take over about everything. I have one and that sucker has enveloped everything nearby. The...

Mr. Farmer has yet to cultivate the field next to the barndo. I keep waiting for him to turn under the winter wheat crop...

Pinto beans, cornbread, and a green onion from Mr. Pesky's garden was on the menu last night. You know your preparation of...

We mowed the grass at the barndo just 3 days ago. Since that time, it's rained every day. Look at the yard -- it needs to...

The weekend was sunny and bright. In preparation for a week of rainy days ahead, yard work was on our agenda... again. It...

Many people appreciate the beauty and fragrance of flowers without having a desire to plant or care for them themselves....

When I was a kid, I remember my Nanny had a huge snowball bush at the corner of her house. I loved the big white balls of...

Landscaping, above many other home-makeover tasks, remains incredibly labor-intensive. The average homeowner pays $50...