Grow Perennial Vegetables

Grow perennial vegetables in your garden that you plant once and then they will grow back year after year. Make sure you put them in a spot you don't want to use for anything else because perennials can last a long time. For instance, asparagus can last up to 25 years.

Asparagus is the first vegetable I planted when we moved to the farm our first spring here. That was over six years ago. Each February, the asparagus comes up out of the garden beds for us to enjoy.

When I was a child, we had a rhubarb bed up on the hill in our backyard planted by the people who lived in our home before we bought it. We enjoyed it every year while we lived there until we moved to Texas.

If you want to grow perennial vegetables in your backyard garden, you are making a smart choice. You do the main planting work once, and then many of these crops come back year after year. That means less digging, less replanting, and more reliable harvests for your family.

I love this kind of gardening because it feels generous. You tuck a plant into the ground, give it a good start, and later it rewards you again and again, year after year. For busy American families, that is a big win. You save time, cut costs, and still bring fresh food to the table when you grow perennial vegetables.

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Grow Perennial Vegetables - 8/17-8/23/2026

In this guide, you will get 12 of the most popular perennial garden veggies that American families enjoy growing and eating. I will cover when to plant them, where to plant them, whether they want full sun or light protection, how much water they need, how to mulch, how to feed them, and any special care they need. I will also tell you if each one is easy or a little harder to grow. At the bottom of the article is a bonus list of flowers, herbs, and vegetables that are perennials.

Grow perennial vegetables, herbs, and even flowers and get the whole family involved.

Before you start to grow perennial vegetables, remember one key thing. Perennial vegetables stay put for years, so location matters more than it does with annual crops. Pick a spot with healthy soil, good drainage, and enough room for each plant to mature. In most cases, full sun is best, though a few of these plants can handle partial shade.

If you can, improve your soil before you grow perennial vegetables. Mix in compost, remove weeds, and loosen the ground well. Since your goal is to plant once and grow food, it pays to build a strong foundation. A good start can lead to years of easy harvests.

A quick note on seed and starts: many gardeners like to begin with seed from David's Garden Seeds when seed is practical for the crop. However, some perennial vegetables are much more commonly planted as crowns, roots, tubers, bulbs, or divisions rather than seed. I will point that out clearly so you know the easiest and most realistic way to get each plant established.

There are so many perennials you can grow in the garden. Just make sure you really want them there because they can last for many years.

Grow Perennial Vegetables - Which Ones?

Here is the list of perennial vegetables and herbs that we came up with. We sell some of them but not all.

Asparagus
Rhubarb
Walking Onions (We don't carry these)
Chives
Sorrel
Jerusalem Artichoke (We don't carry this)
Horseradish (We don't carry this)
Lovage
Sea Kale (We don't carry this)
Globe Artichoke
Good King Henry
Watercress

Grow perennial vegetables in your garden like watercress.

Grow Perennial Vegetables - More Information

Grow perennial vegetables like asparagus in your garden. This is a one day harvest from our asparagus bed. We grow Purple Passion as well as Mary Washington.

Grow Perennial Vegetables - Asparagus

Asparagus is one of the best-known perennial vegetables in America. It is popular because it tastes great, comes up early in spring, and can produce for many years once established. If your family likes roasted, grilled, or steamed asparagus, this one earns its space.

Asparagus is usually considered moderate to hard only because it takes patience. It is not hard to care for, but you often wait two to three years before a real harvest. Most people plant crowns, though seed from David's Garden Seeds can be used if you are willing to wait longer. Plant in early spring in full sun, in loose, rich, well-drained soil. Here is an article I wrote on how to grow asparagus.

Water asparagus deeply during dry spells, especially in the first year. Mulch with straw or shredded leaves to hold moisture and block weeds. Feed with compost in spring and again after harvest. Keep the bed weed-free, and let the ferny tops grow after harvest so the roots store energy. The benefit is huge: once settled, asparagus can feed your family for a very long time, 20 to 25 years if you take good care of it.

Rhubarb is another backyard favorite, especially in the northern United States. Families love it for pies, crisps, sauces, and jams. It is easy to grow in the right climate and has a bold, old-fashioned charm that makes many gardeners smile.

Rhubarb is easy to moderate, depending on heat. It grows best in places with cold winters. Most gardeners plant crowns or divisions rather than seed, though seed is available from David's Garden Seeds for gardeners who do not mind variation and extra waiting. Plant in early spring or fall in full sun, though some afternoon shade helps in hotter areas.

Give rhubarb rich soil, steady water, and a thick layer of mulch. Fertilize with compost or a balanced garden fertilizer in spring. Remove flower stalks if they appear so the plant puts energy into stalk growth. The stalks are edible, but the leaves are not. Rhubarb is a great choice if you want a tough, dependable plant that comes back strong each year.

Walking onions, also called Egyptian walking onions, are one of the easiest perennial garden veggies to grow. They are fun, productive, and useful in the kitchen. American families enjoy them because you can use the green tops like scallions and also replant or use the small bulbils.

These onions are easy to grow and great for beginners. They are usually planted from bulbs or bulbils, though some onion types can be grown from seed from David's Garden Seeds. Plant in fall or early spring in full sun. They can take light shade, but they produce best with plenty of direct light.

Water them regularly while they establish, then give moderate water as needed. Mulch lightly to keep weeds down. Feed with compost in spring. Their special habit is what makes them famous: top bulbils form, bend the stalk, and “walk” to a new spot. They are excellent if you want to plant once and grow food with very little fuss.

Chives are one of the friendliest plants in the edible garden. They are easy, pretty, and useful in eggs, baked potatoes, salads, dips, and more. Most American families enjoy their mild onion flavor, and the purple flowers also attract pollinators.

Chives are very easy to grow. You can start them from seed, and David's Garden Seeds is a practical choice for that. Sow in spring after frost or start indoors earlier. Plant in full sun for best growth, though chives can handle partial shade better than many vegetables.

Keep the soil evenly moist but not soggy. Mulch lightly around clumps. Feed with compost once or twice a year. Divide clumps every few years if they get crowded. Chives are a top pick for families because they are low maintenance, come back reliably, and let you snip fresh flavor for months.

Garlic chives are close cousins to regular chives, but they have a gentle garlic flavor. They are popular in stir-fries, dumplings, omelets, and herb blends. If your family likes garlic but wants something fresh and mild, this plant is a winner.

Garlic chives are easy to grow and are commonly started from seed, including seed from David's Garden Seeds. Plant in spring after frost or start indoors ahead of time. Full sun is ideal, though partial shade is fine in hot summer areas.

Water regularly the first season, then as needed. Add mulch to hold moisture and suppress weeds. Top-dress with compost in spring. Remove seed heads if you do not want them to spread. The big benefit is steady harvests of flat, tasty leaves from a hardy plant that returns every year.

Sorrel is not as famous as tomatoes or beans, but many home gardeners love it once they try it. It has a bright, lemony flavor that wakes up salads, soups, and sauces. It is one of those perennial vegetables that can make your meals feel fresh early in the season.

Sorrel is easy to grow and is often started from seed, so David's Garden Seeds can be a good source. Sow in spring or early fall. Plant in full sun in cooler regions or in a spot with some afternoon shade in warmer climates. Shade cloth is usually not needed, but it can help during intense heat.

Keep the soil moist and mulch around plants to keep roots cool. Feed with compost in spring. Remove flower stalks to keep leaves tender longer. Sorrel is a great choice if you want one of the earliest greens of the year. It is productive, hardy, and simple to harvest a little at a time.

Jerusalem artichoke, also called sunchoke, is a tall sunflower relative that grows edible tubers underground. It is popular with many gardeners because it is tough, productive, and interesting. Families roast it, mash it, or slice it into soups. Artichokes, not just this variety, are perennials.

This plant is easy to grow, almost too easy in some yards. It is usually planted from tubers, not seed. Plant in early spring in full sun, though it can tolerate light shade. Give it room, because it grows tall and can spread. Some gardeners put it in a separate bed to keep it from taking over.

Water during establishment and dry periods. Mulch to help hold moisture and make harvest easier. Add compost before planting, but do not overfeed. The special requirement is control: harvest well and leave only what you want to regrow. The reward is a strong, reliable crop that can come back year after year with little pampering.

Horseradish is a classic American garden plant for families who enjoy a sharp, spicy kick with meat, sandwiches, or sauces. It is bold in flavor and bold in growth. Once planted, it often sticks around for a long time.

Horseradish is easy to grow, but it does spread, so plan carefully. It is usually planted from root cuttings, not seed. Plant in early spring in full sun, though partial shade is tolerated. Loose, deep soil helps the roots develop straight and strong.

Water regularly in the first season, then give moderate water when dry. Mulch around the plant to reduce weeds and keep the soil even. Feed lightly with compost. The special requirement is containment, since even small root pieces can regrow. If you want a hardy plant with strong flavor and dependable returns, horseradish fits well.

Lovage is a wonderful old garden herb-vegetable with a flavor that reminds many people of celery. The leaves, stems, and seeds are useful, and the plant grows into a handsome clump. American gardeners who cook soups and stocks often become big fans.

Lovage is moderate only because it gets large and needs the right spot, but it is otherwise easy to care for. It can be started from seed, so David's Garden Seeds may be useful here. Sow in spring or start indoors first. Plant in full sun in cooler zones or partial shade in hotter places.

Keep lovage watered, especially in heat. Mulch heavily to keep roots cool and soil moist. Feed with compost each spring. Because it can grow tall, place it where it will not shade smaller crops. Lovage gives you repeat harvests of flavorful leaves and stems, making it a smart long-term addition to a family food garden.

Sea kale is a lesser-known perennial vegetable, but it has earned a loyal following. Gardeners value it for its edible spring shoots, young leaves, and flower buds. It has a mild flavor, and many people compare parts of it to asparagus or broccoli depending on how it is harvested.

Sea kale is moderate to grow, mostly because it wants good drainage and some patience. It can be grown from seed, and David's Garden Seeds may be a source if available. Sow in spring or fall. Plant in full sun in sandy or very well-drained soil. It dislikes wet feet.

Water during establishment, then keep moisture even but never soggy. Mulch around the crown, but do not pile wet mulch right against it. Feed with compost in spring. Some gardeners blanch young shoots by covering them for a tender harvest. Sea kale is a great plant for gardeners who want something unusual, productive, and beautiful.

Grow perennial vegetables like Good King Henry. We picked this one up this year and we can't keep it in stock.

Good King Henry is an old-fashioned edible plant that deserves more attention. It produces tender leaves and shoots, and it has been grown for generations in kitchen gardens. Families who enjoy cooked greens often appreciate how useful this plant can be.

Good King Henry is moderate to grow because germination can be slow, but once established it is fairly dependable. It can be started from seed, so seed from David's Garden Seeds is one route to try. Sow in early spring or fall. Plant in full sun to partial shade in fertile, well-drained soil.

Keep the soil moist, especially in the first year. Mulch to reduce stress and weeds. Add compost yearly. Remove flower stalks if you want more leaf production. The benefit is a steady supply of edible greens from a plant that can stay in place for years.

Globe artichoke brings a big garden presence and a gourmet feel. Many American families enjoy eating the flower buds steamed, grilled, or dipped in butter. Even when you do not harvest every bud, the plant looks striking in the landscape.

Globe artichoke is moderate to hard depending on your climate. It acts as a perennial mainly in milder regions, though gardeners in colder places sometimes protect it over winter. It can be grown from seed, and David's Garden Seeds may be a source. Start seed indoors well before the last frost, then transplant after danger of hard frost has passed. Plant in full sun.

Give artichokes rich soil, regular deep watering, and thick mulch. Feed heavily with compost and balanced fertilizer because they are hungry plants. In hot inland areas, light afternoon protection can help, though full sun is still preferred. The payoff is large, impressive harvests from a plant that is both edible and ornamental.

Watercress is a fresh, peppery green that many families enjoy in salads, sandwiches, and soups. It is not the most common backyard crop, but it is loved by gardeners who can meet its moisture needs. It is very nutritious and gives a clean, lively flavor.

Watercress is moderate because it needs consistently wet conditions. It can be started from seed, and David's Garden Seeds may offer suitable seed. Sow in spring or fall. Plant in full sun to partial shade. In hotter climates, afternoon shade is helpful, and shade cloth can reduce stress.

Keep watercress in very moist soil or shallow flowing water if you have that setup. Mulch around soil-grown plants to reduce drying. Feed lightly with compost. The special requirement is moisture: do not let it dry out. If you can provide that, you get a repeating harvest of tender, flavorful greens.

Grow Perennial Vegetables - Sorrel Is The Gateway

French sorrel and broadleaf sorrel are often the gateway plants that convince people to try more perennial garden veggies. Since sorrel is so useful, it is worth stressing again that one small patch can give you early greens when little else is ready. For many families, that early harvest alone makes perennial growing worth it.

Another plant many gardeners include in this conversation is tree collard, but it is far more regional and is usually grown from cuttings, not seed. Because your focus is on what American families commonly enjoy and what is practical for many backyards, the 12 plants in this article are stronger choices for most gardeners across the country.

So, what are the best perennial garden vegetables to grow in your backyard? For most families, the easiest starting lineup is asparagus, rhubarb, chives, garlic chives, sorrel, and walking onions. They are useful in the kitchen, fairly forgiving, and rewarding over time.

If you have more room and want bigger harvests, add Jerusalem artichokes, horseradish, and lovage. If you enjoy trying unique crops, try sea kale, Good King Henry, globe artichoke, or watercress. That mix gives you a backyard that feels abundant and a little special.

Grow perennial vegetables like the Green Globe artichoke.

Grow Perennial Vegetables - Garden Care

Grow perennial vegetables like rhubarb. When I was a kid, a huge patch of it grew in my yard in New York state. It came back every year and I loved to snack on it.

In most gardens, full sun means at least six hours of direct light, and that is the best choice for most of these perennial vegetables. Partial shade can help in very hot areas, especially for sorrel, lovage, rhubarb, and watercress. Shade cloth is not commonly needed, but it can protect tender leafy crops during heat waves.

Watering matters most in the first year. Once roots are deep and plants are settled, many perennial crops become more resilient than annual vegetables. Still, steady moisture usually gives the best quality harvests, especially for leafy plants and big feeders like globe artichoke and rhubarb.

Mulching is one of the smartest things you can do when you grow perennial vegetables in your backyard garden. A good mulch layer helps hold water, blocks weeds, protects roots, and slowly improves soil as it breaks down. Straw, shredded leaves, and compost are all useful choices in many home gardens.

Fertilizing can stay simple. In many backyard beds, a yearly top-dressing of compost does a lot of the work. Heavy feeders like artichoke, asparagus, and rhubarb may also benefit from extra balanced fertilizer, while stronger spreaders like Jerusalem artichoke and horseradish often need less feeding. I hope you grow perennial vegetables and more after reading this article.

Grow Perennial Vegetables

Lemon balm is easy to grow and smells and tastes great.

Grow Perennial Vegetables, Herbs, Flowers Additional List

Here is a list of other perennial vegetables, flowers, and herbs that you can grow in the garden.

Planting fennel in the garden...

Anise Hyssop
Fennel
Lemon Balm
Mint
Mexican Mint Marigold
Oregano
Rosemary
Sage
Thyme
Catnip
Ginseng
Horehound
Skullcap
St. John's Wort
Valerian
Bee Balm
Butterfly Weed
Coneflower
Echinacea
Lavender
Rudbeckia
Soapwort
Yarrow
Violas

Johnny Jump Ups are violas and they come back year after year. I grew up with a yard full of them.

Grow Perennial Vegetables, Herbs, And Flowers - Wrapping It Up

Grow perennial vegetables like the leafy green sorrel.

One lesson I have learned in my own garden is that patience really pays with perennial vegetables. The first year can feel quiet. Then suddenly, by year two or three, you are walking outside with kitchen scissors or a basket and cutting food from plants you barely had to replant.

That is the real beauty of perennial vegetables. You build a food system that gets better with time. You spend less effort starting over every spring, and your family gets dependable harvests, familiar flavors, and the fun of watching favorite plants return on their own.

If your goal is to grow perennial vegetables in your backyard garden, start with a few easy winners from our lists above and expand as you learn. Choose quality seed from David's Garden Seeds where seed is the best method, and use crowns, roots, or divisions where those are more practical. With the right picks, you really can plant once and grow food for years to come.

Bee Balm is a perennial flower.

Monday, August 17, 2026

There is fog across the orchard and field. I did not expect that today.

Good morning. Seven years ago yesterday, we moved to the farm. In all of the business of the day, I forgot to mention that. I will say it is good to be in a home with electricity, water, and air conditioning, none of which we had back then, while living in a cheap shed. Fun times....

This morning, a thick fog has come in so I guess it will be another humid day. This fog usually comes in the fall. As soon as it got light, David went to the kitchen window and told me there was fog. I was sitting here in my office typing.

Fog in our field this morning...

The thick fog is getting closer...

David received an email early this morning, before 6am saying that she signed up for our newsletter and did not receive a discount code. We don't have discount codes every week. Right now, we still have seeds as low as 96¢ which is a huge discount. The things people complain about!

Yesterday morning, a lady called before 8am about an order she put in but wanted to add more. On Sunday mornings, we are not working. We are trying to get ready for church.

We get emails, calls, and messages 24/7. Does anyone think about their own work hours? I bet they would be pretty upset if they received work related demands while they were at home. Just like these people who show up right before the gate closes and then stay an hour even though I tell them we are closing right now. Of course, that is David's choice but I have to stay to wait on them.

Or we have already left the store but the gate has not yet closed. It is dark and no one is there. And still they come in and shop around instead of leaving. If the lights are off and no one is there, we are closed. If the lights are on, we might be taking care of something in another building.

Then I have to go over when I notice a car, tell them we are closed, offer to wait on them so they don't say bad things about us online, and then go over to the gate and open it so they can leave. I feel like I have zero free time. I mean, we were open all day long and now you show up right before the gate closes after we have gone in to do things...like this past Saturday. The problems of owning your own business and living on property!

I know...complain, complain. But I have no one to talk to and I have to vent somewhere. Lucky you! Thank you for listening. Moving on...Matthew is here and has already fed the goats and chickens. I need to stop complaining and get on with the day.

It's time to get ready for another day of pulling orders and getting seeds packed. It is now 7:39am and the fog has dissipated. It is 75° and promises to be a hot one again.

I spent the day filling orders. We had zero visitors. Matt took the truck and got hay and additional goat food after lunch. It is now 7:30pm and David is still at work. I had to come home. I have a headache. I took Tylenol at 3pm and my head is still pounding. I need to go to sleep soon. I have been waking up at night with neuropathy again for several nights in a row and I have been thinking about a lot of awful things at night which is not good...

Tuesday, August 18, 2026

Good morning. The high yesterday was 103° and today it will be 102°. Currently, at 7am, it is 74°. The heat feels brutal, like walking into a furnace when you step outside. Everything is starting to turn brown again. We really need rain but there is none in the forecast.

Trump with one of the smaller Lamb Chops. Next to him is his favorite toy scorpion.

David bought lamb chop stuffed animals for the dogs. They love them. The problem is that one is big and two are small. So let me tell you the story...

This past Saturday, we went to Walmart after the store closed and after we found David's lost phone. David found a stuffed Lamb Chop dog toy. Remember when you were young and a lady named Shari Lewis would come on TV? She was a puppeteer and one of her puppets was the cutest lamb named Lamb Chop. She was on in the 1960s and again in the 1990s. I watched her as a kid and back in the 1990s when I was raising my children, I was delighted to find her back on the air with a new show that my kids loved.

So David bought one large Lamb Chop for the three dogs to share. The dogs were thrilled and were all trying to get it at once. David texted Matt to go to Walmart and pick up two more Lamb Chops on the way over that night for dinner and a movie.

Matt went to Walmart in the meat department and looked for lamb chops but could find none so he figured he would get a pack of two pork chops. I knew nothing about the text from David so imagine how puzzled I was when Matt walked in and handed me a pack of two pork chops. He said they didn't have lamb chops so he figured Dad meant pork chops. Then David came out and started laughing. Matt had forgotten who Lamb Chop was so I started singing the theme song from the second Shari Lewis show. He quickly remembered. The song is called This Is The Song That Doesn't End...

Had I known about the exchange, I would have texted Matt and explained what to get but I am always the last one to know what is going on...We all had a good laugh. The next day, David ordered two more Lamb Chops from Walmart and had them delivered. Unfortunately, they were small. The dogs love them but they are still fighting over the big Lamb Chop.

Here is Pamela eating the big Lamb Chop.

Here is Sue Ellen with one of the little Lamb Chops. They do love to rip apart a stuffed animal and find all of the squeakers...

The day was busy. At 5pm, David left to go to a 911 Commisioner's meeting. Shortly thereafter, he called to tell me that some 21 year old driving a nice new Nissan coming from the opposite way on 2504 decided to make a turn right in front of David while he was zipping along at the speed limit. He swerved to the shoulder to avoid her but she hit the left rear of our truck and bumper. She smashed it in pretty good above the tire although I still don't see how.

Once she hit him, she kept going in her smashed up car. David called 911 and told the cops. Then she decided to come back. The sheriff showed up and gave the girl's information to David. They have everything now without seeing insurance cards. Isn't that interesting?

She never got out of her vehicle until the sheriff arrived. She never even asked David if he was okay or apologized. She did not say one word to him. She told the sheriff that she has video of the accident, not realizing that it is her fault. The sheriff let David go saying it was clearly not his fault. He went on to his meeting and was home by 7:10pm, super early.

The good thing is the truck is driving just fine. A big chunk of her front left of the car is gone and you can hear the car coming very loudly. It was pretty new, too. I guess it records the road while it drives. She was having a hard time bringing the video up on her phone for the sheriff. Why on earth would you volunteer video evidence when it was your fault?

Anyway, no one was hurt and we are thankful. The truck still drives just fine so we are thankful for that as it is our only vehicle. If she just would have waited a few seconds to make her turn, everything would have been fine but 21 year olds have the mindset of being in charge, right, and thinking everyone else will have to wait for them. That is not how it works when operating a large truck.

Wednesday, August 19, 2026

Good morning. It is not even 7am and David has already gone over to work. He got up super early and made himself breakfast. I just fed the girls but now I need to make some eggs for myself.

We worked hard today. David took Pamela for a shave and then ran some errands. The truck worked fine.

Then Matt left this afternoon to go to the dentist. He actually came back after closing and helped us with some envelopes and things, long after the helpers were gone.

I made enchiladas for dinner and they turned out good as usual.

Then I heard that Harry and Meghan are moving back to England next week! I am quite pleased that the grifters are leaving America. I feel bad for Prince William and Princess Catherine. Harry's kids will be going to school in England. They have already been enrolled and a home has been rented for them all to live in, not a royal residence. I think eventually that Charles will allow his horrible son (Remember the ugly things he said about his family on the Oprah interview and in his book, Spare?) to be a full time working royal again as he needs money. Meghan's business is a complete failure as is her acting and trying to be Martha Stewart! I wonder if they will take Doria or maybe she got Markled like Meghan's poor father and siblings...

Thursday, August 20, 2026

Wow. It is already Thursday again. We get lots of emails, letters, and messages from our customers. Some are very nice and complimentary like this email from Wendi.

Dear David's Garden Seeds Team,

I wanted to take a moment to let you know how much I appreciate your company and the care you put into your products and customer service.

As I prepare to start my fall garden here in Central Texas, I've been opening seed packets from several companies, and once again, I've been reminded why I keep ordering from David's Garden Seeds. One of the things I appreciate most is the way you package your smaller seeds in individual zip-top bags inside the paper seed packets. It may seem like a small detail, but for gardeners working with tiny seeds, it makes an enormous difference. The seeds are much easier to handle, less likely to spill or get lost, and the resealable bags make storing unused seeds incredibly convenient. It is such a thoughtful and generous touch, and I wish more seed companies would adopt this practice.

I have also been consistently impressed with the quality of your seeds and the success I've had growing them. It's obvious that you care about providing a quality product.

Equally important has been your customer service. On the rare occasion that an item I've ordered has been unavailable, your team has always responded promptly by either issuing a refund or offering a suitable alternative. That kind of responsiveness and honesty is something I truly value as a customer.

Finally, I make a conscious effort to support Texas businesses whenever I can. As someone who lives in Central Texas, it means a great deal to me to purchase from a Texas company that provides excellent products and stands behind its customers. I am always happy to recommend David's Garden Seeds to fellow gardeners.

Thank you for your attention to detail, your outstanding customer service, and for making gardening just a little easier. Please share my appreciation with everyone on your team.

Warm regards,

Wendi

Thank you, Wendi! We appreciate customers like you!

It was a long and busy day with just David, Matt, and me working for most of the day. One of our helpers worked for a few hours counting seeds but went home by lunch.

The heat was unbearable and got up to 103° with no rain in the near future.

Friday, August 21, 2026

Good morning. I woke up about six times in the night. The final time this morning I asked Alexa what time it was. Three times. Each time she told me she didn't know how to help me. Then I found out it was only 5:30am after I got up but I was so upset after getting up and turning on lights and finding out the time that I stayed up. I also unplugged her to teach her a lesson. The internet is working just fine so she should have told me the time. She has quite the attitude.

So I went to my desk to work on this website. I use SBI and they completely changed it so I had no idea what to do. Just overnight they changed it all and I have no idea how to find anything. Why on earth would they do that? I have used SBI since the early 2000s for building websites and now pages are hidden and I have no idea what they have done. I am so disgusted. It took me about ten minutes to find this page to write this post.

It was a busy day with customers and orders. At 4:30pm, my nose was running a little so I lightly blew it. Ha! Blood started gushing from both nostrils. I could not get it to stop. At the one hour mark, I called David. I have never had a bloody nose last that long. He finally decided to take me to the hospital.

It took forever to get there but he dropped me off at the ER door. I went in and they acted like it was nothing that blood is gushing down and is now all over my shirt, face, and glasses. They made me sit in the waiting room.

They finally called me back for vitals. Then they made try to get three squirts of nasal spray up each side with the blood still gushing out and then they put a clip on me. I arrived at the hospital at 6:03pm and I left three hours later...

They finally put me on a bed and I laid there forever holding bloody tissues to my nose as it continued to bleed out. Close to an hour went by and a medical student came and talked to me. Finally, the doctor came in and he said they were going to run labs. Another 15 minutes and a nurse came in and gave me an IV, drew blood and gave me some medicine to lower my blood pressure which they said was very high.

Really? I am bleeding out for over two hours now and you are doing nothing...I am uncomfortable and my ear keeps popping and I am spitting up large blood clots in a blue plastic bag that they gave me. I can't imagine why my blood pressure would be high.

I laid there with the nose clip and bloody tissues for another hour until the doctor came in and said my labs look fine. I was still bleeding so he put the clip back on and left again. He came back 30 minutes later and said the bleeding had stopped. The nose clip came off and he made me lay there another 15 minutes. By this time I have to make potty badly...Finally a nurse came in and unhooked me and I saw the blood all over my face. You would have thought some nurse would bring me a wet wipe or something. No, I just looked like a bloody monster. I washed as much off as I could.

I went back to my bed and the nurse took out my IV. We went home. I took a shower and had some electrolytes, the first drink I had had in about six hours.

Then I was terrified to go to sleep because I thought I would bleed again. It was after 1am before I dozed off. Then up at 2am and dozed off again until almost 5am. I went to the couch as I could not breathe. All of a sudden the kitchen light went on. There is no being sick or not feeling well around here at all.

Saturday, August 22, 2026

View of the parking lot and planting pots from our front porch to the road.

David and Matt worked out in the yard today from 7am until a bit after 10am. I think they are both still out there. I am not working the store today. Bad enough I have had to clean up in here some--dishes, laundry, messes because none of it was done yesterday.

We had two customers stop by today. One picked up an order made earlier in the week. The other wanted to pick up a large order they put in this morning. Unless you receive an email from us saying your order is ready, it is not. This order required a lot of special orders and we are running about a week behind because we don't have enough help. I took today off so there was no way this order would have been done. So now, we have to mail it on us because they were not happy. Again, if you don't get an email, your pickup order is not ready. As soon as I get it ready, I send you an email saying it is ready.

That was it.

Sunday, August 23, 2026

Some of the baby goats.

Good morning. I have been awake since 4:30am. I woke up with neuropathy and could not breathe. It is getting light now so I have to go feed the animals.

Amazingly, I had time to add water to the pond and get all of the animals watered and fed with enough time to get me ready for church. I grabbed a tortilla with cheese and salami and made a quesadilla out of it and I drank electrolytes with it. I felt bad going out back to do all of that work but I am the only one here. David refuses and Matt has today off.

We started watching a video series on Revelation today and it was very good.

It is now 4:30pm. I just put a chicken with vegetables in the oven for dinner. David took the dogs over to the store to do some things. Soon I will go over to feed the fish and cat. I dread going out back to get eggs and feed and water everyone because it is 105° out right now! That is insane.

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