Category Archives: Gardening

Come On Spring

Posted on 01/27/2012 by

Spring won’t officially get here until March 20th, but the poor bulbs don’t know it.  Like most of the country, we’ve had unseasonably warm weather and hardly any snow. Growing up in California, I never really appreciated spring until I … Continue reading →

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Familiarity

Posted on 10/03/2011 by

It’s nice to be home for a week.  Home being California.  As you might expect, the weather has been perfect.  Not quite the low 40′s I left. It’s funny how much we crave familiarity, and it’s sometimes hard to find … Continue reading →

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Thinking Spring

Posted on 08/19/2011 by

I know, its August.  There’s two seasons yet to go before we get to spring, 2012.  The bulb catalogues on my coffee table, however, are reminding me to get going or get left out. You have to be a bit … Continue reading →

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Zucchini Fritters

Posted on 07/16/2011 by

So, are you one of the lucky one’s who presently have zucchini coming out their ears?  Zucchini are one of the easiest vegetables to grow, and they are prolific at this time. If you aren’t growing them yourself, don’t worry. … Continue reading →

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Chilled Tomato and Basil Soup

Posted on 06/25/2011 by

It’s funny how things work.  The hot weather has just about cooked my basil plants and they are looking a bit sad, but the heat is helping my tomato plants thrive.  I guess I’ll have to go out and get … Continue reading →

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Create Your Own Little Eden

Posted on 05/09/2011 by

It’s hard to believe the first blooms of spring are gone.  Sure, there might be a few late-blooming tulips still looking good, but for the most part, we’re moving into our second wave of spring. There’s no doubt that it … Continue reading →

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Begin With Today

Posted on 03/02/2011 by

Wherever you are, I hope you are enjoying as beautiful day as we have in Maryland. It is really starting to feel like spring, and I had the chance to do a little yard work this morning.  There us much … Continue reading →

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How Much Longer?

Posted on 01/21/2011 by

With all the winter weather we’ve been having lately, I think everyone’s been asking, will spring ever get here? My mom in California is asking.  My friend in Utah is asking.  My friend in Mississippi is asking.  My dog, if … Continue reading →

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Try Something New

Posted on 08/22/2010 by

Over the last couple of trips to the local Farmer’s Market, I’ve been eyeing they array of tomatoes at the various tables.  Yesterday, I decided to take the plunge and bought two pounds of the heirloom variety known as Yellow … Continue reading →

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Thanks Mom

Posted on 07/19/2010 by

Today is my mother’s birthday.  She wouldn’t be happy with me if I told you how old she was, so I better not.  She’s an amazing woman, and has always been an inspiration to me. When she retired, she transformed … Continue reading →

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