April 13, 2017 Start your Vegetable Patch Now! SOURCE source Starting your own vegetable patch is a great way to get more out of your garden, and save a lot of money in the process. That £5 tomato plant you bring home can easily provide you with several kilograms over the course of a growing season. Aside from that, the flavour and texture of the veg you’ll grow in your own garden can have a massive edge on anything you’ll buy in the shops. If you’re interested in starting your own vegetable garden from scratch, here’s some handy idea’s to help you set a great foundation to work with. Where Should It Go? Have a look at your garden and try to figure out the best possible place for your vegetable patch. If it’s possible, you should start your vegetable garden in a sunny, sheltered place; somewhere you’d want to sunbathe. The majority of the plants you’ll be growing here are going to be annuals. They’ll have a short timespan to work with, and will need to grow pretty quickly. To make sure they perform as best as possible, they need to be getting all the sun they can get, so avoid setting it up near any overhanging trees or sheds that cast a big shadow. Aside from thinking about the sun, a lot of crops such as cucumbers and tomatoes need a decent amount of shelter from the wind. If they’re constantly being rocked at the roots they won’t grow well, and the leaves may go black with wind burn, or be damaged by some other kind of plant stress. Plan to set up some hurdles or fence panels to protect these plants from any chance of wind damage. Remember that a windbreak can protect a plant up to five times its height, so a two-metre hurdle will be more than enough for most of the crops you’ll be growing. Clear the Way If you want to get the most use and yield out of your patch as possible, you need to make sure you clear the area of any perennial or annual weeds before you start any actual planting. Unless it’s seaweed for growing vegetables, you shouldn’t let any kind of “weed” get close to your veggie patch! If you want your growing operation to be totally organic, you’ll have to clear the grass away. You can stack the turf you pull up somewhere upside down. This will eventually compost into some gorgeous top soil, which you can use on your beds a few months down the line. After this, you can carefully dig it over, making sure you’ve got rid of any roots of invasive perennial weeds, for example horsetail. Bindweed, Japanese knotweed, and ground elder can all pose a massive threat to the health of your vegetable patch, and can cause a lot of damage before you catch onto anything visible. When you’re clearing out the space for your vegetable patch, make sure you do a thorough job of clearing away any roots you come across. More About Weeds Credit: Wikimedia Once you’ve cleared away all the perennial weeds, you may still have an issue with annuals. If you find that these are a problem to your patch, it’s a good idea to cover the whole patch here in the early spring. This will help to warm the soil up, allowing you to plant or sow a few weeks earlier than you’d be able to if you were to leave the patch exposed to the elements. The best thing for this is a sheet of clear plastic. This will keep the soil warm and dry, and because they let the natural light stream through, they’ll bring any dormant weed seeds into life, giving you a better idea of any work that needs to be done before you’re ready to start growing. When you take the cover off to actually start planting, you’ll be able to pick or hoe the weeds away, rather than having to spend a long time digging around looking for roots. Another good tip for controlling weeds is using a layer of mulch in order to prevent any weed seeds, like dandelions’, from drifting in and starting to grow in your vegetable patch. Before you lay down those first seedlings, lay two inches of good mulch in between the rows. This will keep the whole vegetable patch relatively weed-free throughout the year. Once you follow these steps, you’ll have a vegetable patch in perfect health, ready for you to grow all kinds of yummy and nutritious food in. Love Happy x on April 13, 2017 Share this! Tags garden Newer Post Newer Post Older Post Older Post

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Here I am outside before I entered into Roxanne's quilt shop! So fun and boy do they have the exciting fabrics, threads, trims, and darling things for your home...this is Lorraine and me. She set us up to take a little pin cushion class....wow, was it fun! I rarely get to take classes and I always want to and when I do, I am over the moon happy! Here we are with out examples...mine will have twice more beads! I am the one on the left with the red pin cushion and the blue polka dot strap...so fun!!! Here I am with "the" Roxanne. I have known her a long time and she is just an awesome girl with a heart of gold! She and I love bright whimsical things and angels for sure. Her shop is in Camerillo (I think)...or somewhere close to there....good Mexican restaurant close too. It is on my top five best quilt shops ever! It is great having good friends and Mel McFarland who did Out of the Box with Easy Blocks with me loves to make doll clothes. My two Granddaughters both got American girl dolls from their other Grandmothers. I could never afford a real one. Anyway, they come over and bring their dolls and they play and we have tea parties. I bought a cute pattern book and Mel offered to bring it home and make clothes. So far she has made both of the girls a dolly quilt, a sun dress and adorable pajamas. The girls do not know this yet and I know they will be thrilled...who wouldn't be? I wish I had a doll to dress haha....love miniature anything...so cute! Aren't these sundresses the cutest??? So fun and it will be so nice to show them to the girls who will love them! My cousin sent this to me and make me laugh...because with my kids this was true.... The girls above too the pincushion class with me...Pam, Jane the designer and Lorraine,,,we had a great Mexican food lunch...really good (Rudy's) Here we talked Roxanne into getting on her incredible counter so we could get a fun photo...boy is she a good sport! Look at that counter! I want it in my kitchen...when I have the lotto house built that is.... Below are just some of the nice ladies from the Camerillo guild which I LOVE to teach for...I have made lifetime friends there. I taught the cow class and we had so much fun! Below is the beginning of Julie's car racing cow Next is an awesome cow with a fab background....I am having a sr moment and blanking on a name I know well! Next is Pam Burdicks cow above...with cow boy boots no less and fringe on them...fun! Below is Lorraine's cow in the vegetable patch...wow look at that udder! In my lectures I always always end with four nice things every quilter should do. One of them is "share your stash" and I suggest that when a friend has a bad week that you buy them a couple of fat quarters with a chocolate bar and wrap with a ribbon to make them feel loved...the next day Julie went up to Ron (a quilter) and handed him the fabric and candy. I asked If I could take a photo and he offered to leave the candy wrapper and maybe wrap a piece of cardboard if I didn't take it soon enough...haha. Julie you are a doll and did the nice thing. Thank you for perpetuating quilting and for being kind too. When I win the lotto, I want a machine just like this only black...and they have one there...hope I win soon.... Below is Pam's purple cow and she is doing it as a Christmas story quilt when she got this for a gift...isn't he cute? Next is the dancing cow....forgot her name.... We had 22 lovely people in the class. If you belong to a guild and want a FUN, creative class, maybe you might consider hiring me to do the Cow Parade.....they are not hard and they come out all different and all cool. We will have 30 of these in Houston and over 40 at AQS in Iowa! Won't that be wonderful? Hanging together and all different including what is hanging from the udders is really fabulous. You hear so many comments and people giggling...it is a happy way to make a happy quilt. Friends have so blessed me lately and several times I totally forgot about my husband and troubles at home. It is so fun to laugh and enjoy life and quilting and nature and God's many blessings. I told my class this week that it REALLY is important to tell your loved ones and your friends how much they mean to you. You do not know how long you will have to do this and as life becomes more precious, you realize how good it feels to tell those around you how special they are. AND friend, YOU are special to me.

This enchanting lamp is more than just a source of light; it's a bundle of joy that brings warmth and cheer to any room. Designed to capture the hearts of both kids and adults, it transforms the mundane task of lighting up a space into an adorable experience.🐥 Charming Chick Delight: Brighten your space with our irresistibly adorable Cute Chick Night Lamp. Perfect for both kids and adults, it's more than just a lamp—it's a delightful experience. 🤚 Interactive Fun: Playfully tap, knead, or squeeze the chick's beak to switch between light modes. It's a fun companion that adds a touch of whimsy to your daily routines. 💡 Customizable Lighting Modes: Low-light mode: Ideal for gentle activities like breastfeeding or drifting into sleep. High-light mode: Perfect for reading, diaper changes, or illuminating your space. Adjustable Brightness & Timer: Set your desired brightness or use the 15/30-minute shut-off timer for convenience. 🌟 Key Features: Interactive touch control for a playful experience. Two versatile light modes to cater to your needs. Convenient Type-C USB charging for portability. Bring home this heartwarming chick and let your nights be as delightful as your days 🧡🌙.

i made some graphics for the Whimsy Stories Challenge created by @kateraed​!! see the full story and rules of each gen on her post over here you can either download them from above or download them...

Виктор Низовцев is a Russian painter, a master of whimsical and narrative art. Subjects include fantasy landscapes, russian folklore, theatre, and mermaids. I've been on the hunt for Nizovtsev's mermaids for a while now, and in total I have found 9 of them on the internet. I know there are more. He does them so well, and with such care, I imagine his studio overrun with them.

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My name is Gabriela Niko. I am a freelance illustrator and sketchbook artist, based in Poland. The main topic of my work is people - their beauty and the subtle emotions expressed in their faces. I create both traditionally and digitally, but the sketchbook is my favorite and most important tool for everyday studies, development, and experiments with art. This is where I can explore different mediums and styles in a quick, fresh, and playful way.

Introducing our "Sunset" kids' jacket – a unique piece featuring a charming pastel print. Designed with buttons and handy pockets, it's the perfect companion for a gentle summer breeze. This delightful jacket not only adds a touch of whimsy to your child's wardrobe but also provides practicality with its functional design. 82% Polyester 18% Elastane. Made in Portugal.

Kumihimo is a popular craft for jewelry makers and fiber artists is an ancient braid technique. Learn what is Kumihimo.

Hello and welcome to my wonderful world of whimsy! My name is Fugi Naim. I am a mother of two, I live and work in a secluded and beautiful village in the Judean Hills on the outskirts of Jerusalem, Israel. Art is my life and has been for as long as I can remember.

Kangaroos propel themselves with powerful hind legs. Australia, December 1926.Photograph by Wide World Photos Inc.

Oh, I would love a fairy house studio like this! Source : http://michelpellerin.wordpress.com

Grumpy Kid Studio started as a side hustle idea, but soon became a full-blown business focused on whimsy.

Trend Tribe, it's time to start planning your home decor for Fall 2025, and if your living room still screams 2021, you've got some serious explaining to do. This autumn, we're not just switching out our wardrobes; we're flipping the script on interiors. Picture this: Calypso Teal meets Soulful Spac

Uruguayan artist Valeria Rienzi uses watercolors as a medium to illustrate her most prized closet staples as well as fashion’s most coveted items. The details are so spot on and their bit of whimsy makes me wanna gaze at these…

Kindergarten Die Katze is a children's school in Wolfartsweier near Karlsruhe, Germany built in the adorable likeness of a giant, white cat. Designed by

Trend Tribe, it's time to start planning your home decor for Fall 2025, and if your living room still screams 2021, you've got some serious explaining to do. This autumn, we're not just switching out our wardrobes; we're flipping the script on interiors. Picture this: Calypso Teal meets Soulful Spac

Vintage German postcard Gustaf Tenggren, Stories From a Magic World, 1938 Boris Diodorov, Winnie the Pooh Natalia Trepenok, Russian folk tales Inga Moore, The Wind in the Willows Two illustrations by Marco Somà Mattias Adolfsson Jerzy Karolak, Elementarz Wiewioreczki, 1963 Delphine Durand Doris Susan Smith, Need a House? Call Ms. Mouse, 1981 Kestutis Kasparavicius Arnold Lobel, Miss Suzy, 1964 Benjamin Chaud Kathleen Lolley Terry Fan Sophie Blackall, The Crows of Pearblossom Richard Scarry

It's Murder on the Dance Floor Not all ballerinas are prim and proper, especially the ones depicted by artist Penny Byrne. The Australia-based artist

Introducing the Afralia™ Bear Pendant Light, a charming addition to any kids bedroom or playroom. This LED Balloon Ceiling Lamp is designed to bring a touch of whimsy and wonder to your child's space. Crafted with quality materials and attention to detail, this pendant light is a perfect combination of style and functionality. The lampshade color in crisp white complements any decor style, while the modern design adds a touch of sophistication. With one light source, this pendant light is ideal for illuminating small to medium-sized spaces, such as study areas, master bedrooms, other bedrooms, or even hotel rooms. The lighting area covers 3-5 square meters, providing the perfect amount of light for bedtime stories or playtime. The resin material ensures durability, while the painted technics and iron finish add a sleek touch to the overall look. The LED bulbs offer energy-efficient lighting, making it a practical choice for everyday use. Installation is hassle-free with the cord pendant design, and the wall switch control allows for easy operation. The G9 base type and AC power source ensure compatibility with standard electrical systems, while the voltage range of 90-260V provides versatility. Certified with CCC, CQC, and ROHS certifications, this pendant light meets high safety and quality standards. Elevate your child's space with the Afralia™ Bear Pendant Light and create a magical ambiance they will love. Illuminate your child's world with style and charm with the Afralia™ Bear Pendant Light

This fun ceramic mug with a Sculpture of David's head in fun colors gives a whimsy touch to your favorite beverage.  Key Details Ceramic Porcelain David Sculpture Coffee Mug  Handgrip FDA approved Size: 5H x3W inch Capacity: 19oz

Since so many of my customers want a peek inside my home, I thought I would start to share some pics of my favorite things around my house! Knock Knock - come on in! I love my door knocker with it's aged patina! Welcome! I think having a basket of slippers for guest to slip on is a great way to welcome them! These are easy to wash once worn! I don't have a home phone, only a cell, but I couldn't leave my phone nook empty! I had a hard time finding a small rug in the color I needed so I made one myself. I painted these diamonds on the back of a piece of linoleum and put a protective clear finish over it! So easy and inexpensive to make!! I have tons more pics to share. Hope you had a great weekend! XO Traci

Transform your desk into a charming oasis with our Sakura-Inspired Headphone Stand. This delightful stand provides a secure home for your headphones and adds a touch of cuteness and whimsy to your workspace. Built to Last: Crafted from quality materials, our stands ensure your headphones are secure and stylishly displayed for years to come. Universal: Compatible with a wide range of headphones, our stands cater to gamers, professionals, and audio enthusiasts alike. Bring the joy of Sakuras to your desk :) Please note that since this is 3D printed, the print lines will be slightly visible.

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Princess Maud Charlotte Mary Victoria of Wales is born November 26th 1869, to Albert Edward, Prince of Wales (later King Edward VII) and Alexandra, Princess of Wales (later Queen Alexandra). She is…