You spent a relaxing day at the park, hiking the hills or working in your backyard only to find that you have become a tick feast. Ticks are definitely not something that we want on ourselves, our kids or pets. My husband and I have recreational property in the Blue Mountains of Eastern Washington and we are frequently exposed to these pesky creatures. I want to share a few suggestionsRead More →
One of my favorite early morning activities is to walk through my garden. The plants are still moist from the night air and the fragrance floating on the breeze is heavenly. As I walk past my herb bed I like to run my hands over the various plants to help release even more of those wonderful smells. Herbs add so much value to your garden. All sorts of bees andRead More →
I have wonderful friends who are always sharing great ideas. Last summer, one of those friends shared she was growing a salad bowl. She was not filling a salad bowl with greens instead, she was growing her salad in a bowl. A huge outdoor metal bowl, to be exact. Spinach, kale and a variety of lettuces filled her bowl. The nice thing about growing your greens in bowls is thatRead More →
Rhubarb is one of my favorite spring garden plants. It is a perennial that comes up each year like clockwork. Those little shoots that begin poking out of the ground early in the season will be a wonderful addition to your spring meals. It is easy to grow and it is so wonderful to see those plants bursting with fresh green leaves when nothing else is growing in your garden. Read More →