family… Last Of The Garden’s Bounty 11 Nov 201111 Nov 2011 It's been a lovely autumn in North Carolina. The leaves have been spectacular - nearly intoxicating in their brilliance. The temperatures have been warm with just enough cool snaps to…
Uncategorized The Orchid Lives 2 Aug 20112 Aug 2011 My husband gave me an orchid for Valentine's Day this year - and I haven't killed it yet! I feared it had a short life ahead of it. I have…
home… Hydrangeas 14 Jun 201114 Jun 2011 A friend is helping to plan her daughter's wedding and they, like me, enjoy the beautiful and bountiful mophead hydrangeas. She is planning centerpieces of them for the gift table…
family… Vegetable & Herb Garden 2011 10 Jun 201110 Jun 2011 Some of you who read my posts on a regular basis have asked what became of the plants that I started indoors back in the winter. Well I am happy…
food… How to Start Plants Indoors 2 Apr 20112 Apr 2011 I am not the kind of gardener who tills an acre and plants all of the vegetables I can think of in that plot of land. However, I do enjoy…
landscape Growing Herbs and Vergetables in Uncertain Weather 28 Mar 201128 Mar 2011 For the last two weeks we have had gorgeous, sunny, warm weather. Garden supply stores have been swamped with people eager to get their paws in the dirt. But most…
Entertainment… The Perfect Rub For Pork 22 Mar 201122 Mar 2011 A simple but flavorful rub for pork is easily obtained by using rosemary, garlic, sage, salt and pepper. I use fresh ingredients, which I think makes a difference. If you…
home… The Promises of Spring 21 Mar 201121 Mar 2011 Today is the first full day of spring, having arrived late yesterday according to the equinox. But I don't need a calendar to know that spring swept in. She announced…