Barb Kates
@bkates.bsky.social
Mom to one human, 1 kitty and 1 pup. Lover of books and gardening. Phillies and Eagles fan.
My country's leadership has betrayed my country.
My country's leadership has betrayed my country.
Happy Halloween from cool Paul
October 31, 2025 at 1:10 PM
Happy Halloween from cool Paul
Last Rose of the season...maybe, sitting next to a pumpkin decorated by Paul.
October 29, 2025 at 7:40 PM
Last Rose of the season...maybe, sitting next to a pumpkin decorated by Paul.
Gorgeous colors.
My pic taken from the gym today.
My pic taken from the gym today.
October 22, 2025 at 10:29 PM
Gorgeous colors.
My pic taken from the gym today.
My pic taken from the gym today.
Sharing a Autumn Whiskey Bramble at #FrielsBar in Miltown Malbay (nominated for tourist pub of the year) with @roisinm.bsky.social on my next to last night of this trip. It is fabulous!
October 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Sharing a Autumn Whiskey Bramble at #FrielsBar in Miltown Malbay (nominated for tourist pub of the year) with @roisinm.bsky.social on my next to last night of this trip. It is fabulous!
Dinner... baked haddock with onions, tomatoes, green olives and a bit of garlic and baby potatoes...yum!
October 1, 2025 at 5:36 PM
Dinner... baked haddock with onions, tomatoes, green olives and a bit of garlic and baby potatoes...yum!
Today I traveled to the end of the Sheeps Head Peninsula. Breathtaking!
September 25, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Today I traveled to the end of the Sheeps Head Peninsula. Breathtaking!
My home for the next week...
September 24, 2025 at 3:13 PM
My home for the next week...
Dinner in "The Snug"..Bantry Ireland
September 24, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Dinner in "The Snug"..Bantry Ireland
This is the only butterfly I have seen so far this year...on my butterfly bush...which was planted where my hydrangea used to be.
August 26, 2025 at 6:08 PM
This is the only butterfly I have seen so far this year...on my butterfly bush...which was planted where my hydrangea used to be.
#GardenUpdate2025
And just like that..the vegetable garden is done
And just like that..the vegetable garden is done
August 25, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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And just like that..the vegetable garden is done
And just like that..the vegetable garden is done
This is the only butterfly I have seen this year. It is beautiful..but we are in trouble😥
August 18, 2025 at 12:36 AM
This is the only butterfly I have seen this year. It is beautiful..but we are in trouble😥
10 more pints of tomatoes
July 31, 2025 at 8:06 PM
10 more pints of tomatoes
#GardenUpdate2025
14 lbs of tomatoes to be canned today. The tomato garden is wrapping up. I have enough jars of tomatoes to see us through the winter.
14 lbs of tomatoes to be canned today. The tomato garden is wrapping up. I have enough jars of tomatoes to see us through the winter.
July 31, 2025 at 2:33 PM
#GardenUpdate2025
14 lbs of tomatoes to be canned today. The tomato garden is wrapping up. I have enough jars of tomatoes to see us through the winter.
14 lbs of tomatoes to be canned today. The tomato garden is wrapping up. I have enough jars of tomatoes to see us through the winter.
#GardenUpdate2025
Hibiscus is finally blooming. I normally have these beauties by July 4th. Happy to see them!
Hibiscus is finally blooming. I normally have these beauties by July 4th. Happy to see them!
July 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
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Hibiscus is finally blooming. I normally have these beauties by July 4th. Happy to see them!
Hibiscus is finally blooming. I normally have these beauties by July 4th. Happy to see them!
#GardenUpdate2025
37lbs of tomatoes gave me 17 pints of sauce.
37lbs of tomatoes gave me 17 pints of sauce.
July 24, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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37lbs of tomatoes gave me 17 pints of sauce.
37lbs of tomatoes gave me 17 pints of sauce.
#GardenUpdate2025 Busy day tomorrow .. 34 lbs of San Marzano and Big Boy tomatoes to can. I'll be making a garlic basil sauce out of them to can.
July 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
#GardenUpdate2025 Busy day tomorrow .. 34 lbs of San Marzano and Big Boy tomatoes to can. I'll be making a garlic basil sauce out of them to can.
#GardenUpdate2025
Today's sandwich/salad tomato harvest
Today's sandwich/salad tomato harvest
July 20, 2025 at 3:07 PM
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Today's sandwich/salad tomato harvest
Today's sandwich/salad tomato harvest
#GardenUpdate2025
20 lbs of San Marzano tomatoes equals 7 pints...we will enjoy this winter!
20 lbs of San Marzano tomatoes equals 7 pints...we will enjoy this winter!
July 15, 2025 at 5:48 PM
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20 lbs of San Marzano tomatoes equals 7 pints...we will enjoy this winter!
20 lbs of San Marzano tomatoes equals 7 pints...we will enjoy this winter!
#GardenUpdate
13.4 lbs of tomatoes picked today. Tomorrow the canning starts
13.4 lbs of tomatoes picked today. Tomorrow the canning starts
July 13, 2025 at 6:12 PM
#GardenUpdate
13.4 lbs of tomatoes picked today. Tomorrow the canning starts
13.4 lbs of tomatoes picked today. Tomorrow the canning starts
#GardenUpdate2025
This is the reason I grow tomatoes....yum!
This is the reason I grow tomatoes....yum!
July 11, 2025 at 7:14 PM
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This is the reason I grow tomatoes....yum!
This is the reason I grow tomatoes....yum!