Growing Summer Okra Okra is one of the easier edibles to grow. All you need is warm weather, a general fertilizer and water. They thrive on low maintenance and will continually produce for an extended harvest. One thing to note about okra is size. Size does matter. Big okra are tough and un-delightful to eat. Small okra are tender and very delightful to eat, say about 2 - 3 inches in length. For those of you who are scrunching your noses right now because you can't understand how anyone would ... continue reading...
Kids Can Contribute to the Garden
Kids love to be of help. No, really. They do! And if we grown-ups can just guide them (or corral them) in the right direction, why, in no time they’ll be full-fledged contributors to the backyard home garden. Half the battle is understanding how a child thinks. If we can draw our needs in line with their minds, we’re good to go. But what motivates a kid to garden? The power of possession. As any parent knows, many times the first word out of a young child’s mouth is “mine!” No ... continue reading...
Summer Refreshments
Summer gardening season is upon us, and I don't know about you, but I'll need a break. Several, actually. I mean, the Florida sun can be brutal and if you're not able (or willing) to garden at sunrise, the heat can really drain the energy from the body. What better way to reenergize than with a light and refreshing drink by the pool? You are growing all of those delicious herbs, fruits and vegetables. Why not toss them into a glass of water allowing the gems to infuse their healthy ... continue reading...
Edible Produce In Your Landscape
Why everyone doesn't have an edible garden, I don't know. Perhaps it's because they have husbands, similar to mine, who feel vegetables belong in the vegetable garden, herbs belong in the herb garden, fruit trees lined up in neat rows, orchard style out back, and well, you get the point. Everything has its place. Much like his tools (a lesson my son is still trying to master). However, I'm the creative type who likes to think outside the box. Okay, "like" is a relative term here. I think ... continue reading...
June Romance and Garden Weddings
June seems to be a popular month for weddings. Maybe it's the flowers, maybe it's the warmer weather, or maybe it's simply the time of year when guests are more able to travel. My husband and I were married in June -- but for us it was a matter of timing. We were older, had been dating a few years, and you know. I'm kind of direct when it comes to matters of the heart. "You ready, honey? Great!" *POW* Three months later we were married. (Girls, when you have a live one on the hook you ... continue reading...
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