Baby, it's cold outside! Even here in Florida we're experiencing frigid temperatures. As a gardener, this doesn't make me happy. Like many of my gardener friends, I still had tomatoes, peppers and eggplant in the ground, nurturing them until the last-minute before the first freeze. And they were doing so well! But with the cold comes the "crush" and my warm-loving crops have been wiped out. I suppose the good news is that I no longer have to weed and feed the little lovelies. Though I ... continue reading...
Easiest Edible to Grow in Your Garden?
Thinking about starting a garden this spring but not sure where or how to begin, let alone the potential success of such a project? Well, I've got good news for you. Plants grow all by themselves (Mother Nature is sweet that way) which frees a gardener from the stress of failure. Seriously. You might think you have a brown thumb, but I bet I can convince you otherwise. One season. That's all it will take. Trust me! And the plant you want to choose as you peruse the pages of those gorgeous ... continue reading...
Gardening Trends for 2018
While snow is falling across much of the United States, we Southerners are frolicking outdoors, basking in the warmth of blue skies and our still-flourishing garden. I hate to rub it in, but come July/August, I'll be envying my Northern garden friends and their temperate weather. Until then, we can unite in looking forward to a fabulous 2018. Ever wonder what new trends will consume our methods and madness? What part of our lives will be transformed by green ingenuity? I do. From ... continue reading...
My All-Time Favorite Holiday Bread
Does your baking genie seem to magically appear during the holidays? Do you morph into a chef-extraordinaire this time of year, amazing your friends and family with your culinary skills? Probably why it's so easy to add those holiday pounds, right? You're baking 24/7 and delighting even the most fussiest of palates. Why, you're on fire--leaving a streak of flour dust and colorful candy sparkles in your wake! While I'd love to say I join you in this adventure, I don't. I garden. ... continue reading...
Nurture Those Poinsettia
Poinsettia abound this time of year and can be found just about everywhere, from doorsteps to street corners, tabletops to windowsills, painting our holidays in rich hues of red and green. I don't know about you, but I usually have at least half-dozen of the beauties scattered throughout my home warming the ambiance with the spirit of Christmas. Much like the Christmas tree twinkling in the midst of my living room, the holiday music streaming through my car as I work through my daily routine, ... continue reading...
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