Farmers’ Markets: Please Support!

No matter how small—you never know what you will find—like this gem of a tomato. . . . → Read More: Farmers’ Markets: Please Support!

Snacks on the Patio

Another recipe to aid me in using my monster rosemary: Rosemary Spiced Almonds . . . → Read More: Snacks on the Patio

Fun and food with family

Our yearly pilgrimage to Seed Savers and a picnic lunch with family. Recipes for a great sandwich roll or hamburger bun. . . . → Read More: Fun and food with family

Rustling roses

Although she has reformed, I have reaped the benefits of my mother’s criminal behavior. . . . → Read More: Rustling roses

The Best Fairy Garden Ever!

I have been outdone by my nephew! A ten-year-old’s interpretation of a mystical garden. . . . → Read More: The Best Fairy Garden Ever!

Fairy Gardens

To grace our patio, I have made fairy gardens every summer for the past few years. I found a $15 dining chair at an architectural salvage store and created this one.We created a potting space by stapling and forming chicken wire to the seat and then lining it with sphagnum moss. I have planted everything . . . → Read More: Fairy Gardens

A Lagniappe: Take-out Queen, Radish Salad, Garden Update

A rant and recipe . . . → Read More: A Lagniappe: Take-out Queen, Radish Salad, Garden Update

Great-grandma’s rose

More heirloom plants passed down in the family. . . . → Read More: Great-grandma’s rose

Family heirlooms…plants from Grandma’s garden

A stroll around our yard reminds us of Grandma and the many plants she passed along to us. . . . → Read More: Family heirlooms…plants from Grandma’s garden

Kale and kale recipes

I wondered whether or not I would take to this new green being grown in our garden. The verdict? Read on and see. . . . → Read More: Kale and kale recipes