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Spring Rejuvenations

April 3, 2017 • By JackAtk • Posted in Garden, Projects, Renovation, Updates • No Comments

Spring finally seems to be arriving and we’ve been working on some spring rejuvenations. The days are warmer and we get an extra bit of time each evening before the sun goes down to complete our outside chores (of which there are many this time of year). As you may know, we have a tendency to be involved in some sort of home improvement project on a nearly ongoing basis. Whether it’s outside or inside, we’re almost constantly working on something. We can’t help it. We’re compulsive. We just want to continually make things better. Early on, Jonathan and I had this instilled in us. For me, perhaps, my 4-H days are partially to blame. Any former 4-H kids out there remember the 4-H motto? *Raises hand with enthusiasm as only a nerd at heart would do.* “To make the best better.” Yep, that’s us.

Recently, it’s been outdoor updates keeping us busy. It is spring, after all. The lawn has needed some thatching and reseeding, and we’ve annexed a bit more garden space for our herbs and vegetables this year. I really enjoy being able to bring fresh things from our yard right to the breakfast table and I keep looking for new ways to be able to do that. I just have to figure out where to put those blueberry bushes I want…

Spring Rejuvenations: Our garden annex for 2017

The most exciting news, however, is that we have two very big projects planned for this summer. Big in scope and big presence. These changes will be zingers.

We’re going to need a little time off to accomplish it all though. We are planning to keep the work mostly to weekdays in the month of June, so if you are considering a weekend visit this summer, we still have you covered. Plan ahead though, folks. With three rooms, we tend to fill fast.

There will be lots of photos and updates through the blog, Facebook and Instagram. If you don’t follow us on either social media platform, now would be a good time to start. Links to our social media pages are in the sidebar of this page. Go have a gander.

“But what are these projects?” you are saying to yourself right now. “Aren’t you at least going to give us a hint?” Okay – one hint:

Getting ready for some changes at Waypoint House Bed and Breakfast

Spring Begins

March 18, 2015 • By JackAtk • Posted in Garden • No Comments

Spring Planting

What to do with a beautiful spring day in Berryville? Get out into the dirt.

It’s starting to get warm and I’m ready to be outside. We got out into the yard this weekend and started the spring clean-up and planting. The yard needed to be thatched and re-seeded in a couple of places, so Jonathan and I took care of that. I also had some planting to do, including getting some summer blooming bulbs into the ground – ranunculus, freesias and twinkle toes. All three should add a nice pop of color to the flower bed we rehabilitated last fall. I also got to spend some time in the greenhouse to get seeds started for the vegetable garden. I got tomatoes, peppers, cantaloupe, and a handful of herbs planted. I can’t wait for the little seedlings to sprout! From the moment I plant the seeds I anxiously look forward to harvest day! Yes, I know all about that saying about not counting your chickens before they hatch, but gardeners are hopeful people. Every plant will live and produce copious amounts of fruit! And when they don’t, well there’s always next year.

Jonathan spent some more time working on our DIY projects as well. He got our new floor mirror framed out, but we decided that rather than just sit on the floor, it would be nice to have a stand for it too. So, he went through our miscellaneous lumber yet again and broke out the trusty table saw to make a very cool crate/stand. Pretty soon I’ll be able to post a photo of the finished product!

Spring is a beautiful and busy time for us! Look for more updates soon!

Seed Starting

Spring Planting