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 →
We are in the middle of summer. The heat is on and the garden is growing. We are finally starting to get zucchini, cucumbers, peppers and green beans. However we are still waiting for the tomatoes. This time of year is a little bittersweet to me. I love the summer and the growing months. I so enjoy working in my garden. As we move into August though, I realize thatRead More →
It’s time to use some of that wonderful Rhubarb in one of the most perfect of foods….pie. I have been harvesting some of my rhubarb. I pick it a little over time instead of all at once and it will last me most of the summer. To harvest the rhubarb just twist the stalk at the base and it should break free. Be sure to discard the leaves becauseRead More →
Do you like to decorate your home with wreaths? I have no less than 6 wreaths displayed in my home and garden. Although I enjoy wreaths of all kinds, some of my favorites are made from book pages. I currently have 2 different book page wreaths on display. Today, I want to show you a 3rd wreath that I created for a friend. This wreath also has touches of red,Read More →
I don’t know about you but my life has been crazy busy this season. There are so many activities going on….year end school, graduations, weddings, sports activities and work projects. The busyness seems endless and stress seems inevitable. For me, I have one child who just graduated from College and a second one who is getting married in September. I recently hosted a Bridal Shower in my backyard for her. Read More →
My husband is not fond of mayonnaise so I have never fixed a traditional style of coleslaw. However, I enjoy eating a variety of salads and using shredded cabbage is easy and nutritious. My cilantro is finally at the picking stage. That means that it’s time to use some in my favorite refreshing cabbage salad. This salad makes a great side dish for tacos, burgers or even sandwiches. Honestly, IRead 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 →
I like the rhythm of the seasons in my home and garden, especially when it comes to preparing foods. I try to eat seasonally whenever possible so you will find plenty of recipes with rhubarb, strawberries and asparagus in the spring. One of my favorite strawberry recipes is a pie-like dessert that we call Strawberry Pizza Dessert. Originally I made this in a medium size spring form pan but overRead More →
I am crazy about little flying critters like bees, birds and butterflies. They provide such joy to the garden, spreading pollen and cheering me with chirping and buzzing. However, it is a little too early for massive amounts of bees and butterflies in my neck of the woods. So this time of year I like to make my own flying beauties to spread some smiles. How to make paper butterflies:Read More →