Decor and More for Your Home, Garden. and Life
My daughter Natasha came up with this recipe and it's just delicious! It's a wonderfully sweet and spicy dish that's easy and quick to make on a night you don't feel much like cooking. It especially makes a wonderful meal on any winter evening when your bones just need warming up. We serve it with a simple side salad and if you've got it, a glass of nice wine goes well with it also. We … [Read More...]
It will be easy to choose the right spices, herbs, and food pairings with this handy list of what goes with what. I keep a printed copy taped to the inside of my spice cupboard for easy reference. Bitter Greens: Chicory, dandelion, radicchio, escarole, and endive. Season with garlic, olive oil, and bold vinegars. Pair with citrus fruit, hard boiled eggs, aged hard cheeses, and sweet, … [Read More...]
Impatiens
July is the time that many exhausted annuals, such as dusty miller, impatiens, and petunias, respond well to being cut back, fed, and watered this month.
A good rule of thumb is to cut plants back by half, or locate little bulges, called secondary buds, low on plant stems and prune 1/2 inch above them. They will produce new stems.
Apply an organic or controlled-release fertilizer, allowing plants to recover over several weeks.
It's the start of a new year and many of us have made resolutions we may or may not have already given up on. I gave up on making resolutions a long time ago but I do still try to make positive changes to my life on a regular basis. New information frequently makes me change something I'm doing or thinking. Which brings me to today's topic... Toxins! Specifically shower curtains and bath … [Read More...]
Happy New Year! Since today is the first day of the new year, I thought that something to lift body and your spirit was in order. With a few veggies and a few natural ingredients that you probably have on hand, you can give yourself a treat and help yourself put your best foot forward in the new year. Whether for olive oil soap to other natural and homemade beauty products, you'll be surprised … [Read More...]
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