I don’t know if I have mentioned this before but I’m a procrastinator with a capital P!!!! How about you? Do you struggle with this disease too? If you can name it, I have put it off. So today I’m confessing that I still have not planted those paperwhite bulbs I told you about. I’m going to plant them now. I know that they’re ready and willing because they’ve startedRead More →
What’s a gardener to do when it’s __________________ outside? You fill in the blank…cold, wet, snowy, icy, windy, dark. Take your pick of any of these adjectives. This time of the year it is just too miserable to be outside working in our gardens. As I sit in my house lamenting the fact that I am not able to get outside, I have been thinking about the indoor gardening activitiesRead More →
The holidays are officially over. Have you have put away your tree and ornaments yet? I am a procrastinator about cleaning up because I enjoy the decorations so much. But it’s time to move on. As magical as our homes are during the Christmas season, when winter rolls around it is time for more serene atmosphere. During the winter months I like to keep my decor warm and cozy. IRead More →
The weather in the Northwest has suddenly turned cool. Thoughts of sweaters, blankets and fires are suddenly filling my mind. I truly love the autumn season and look forward to the crispness in the air and the brightly colored leaves. As we anticipate this new season we have much to look forward to. However, before you plop down in front of that fire there are some annual chores that needRead More →
I love flowers. I often think that I should have been a florist. You don’t have to be a “professional” however, to enjoy and display the flowers and natural elements growing in your yard and garden. Not only do I grow flowers for bouquets, I also use my herbs in those displays as well. Often, I make an all herb bouquet to enjoy. I want to show you how easyRead More →
As the temperatures are heating up so is the abundance of produce from the garden. How do we deal with the overflow of cucumbers, tomatoes and the never-ending zucchini? I want to share a few suggestions with you for dealing with this feast of bounty that you are growing. As frustrating as it can seem I would say first and foremost… “Be Grateful”. What a wonderful blessing your bounty is. Read More →
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 →
My husband and I made it through the snowiest and seemingly ‘longest’ winter on record in our part of Eastern Washington without getting any major illnesses. Now as the weather is starting to warm, the spring flowers are blooming and it’s time to work in the yard…I have come down with a cold. Unbelievable. One of the things that I like to prepare when anyone is sick with a cold,Read 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 →