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Veggie Garden Roundup
Nov 17, 2022
For those of you who have been following me this year, you know this year was my first real attempt at vegetable garden. If you missed that post, you can review it here.
I decided to start small with a raised bed. And I tried to choose plants that were pretty easy to grow and did not take up a lot of space. I planted 3 different types of tomatoes, zucchini, cucumbers, jalapeño peppers, green peppers and cilantro.
Read on to find out which varieties I planted, how they faired at the end of the season and what I'm going to do differently next year.
Considering Orchids?
Feb 24, 2022
Orchids are always something I have admired but have been afraid to try. So I decided to do a little research and see if I could grow them. I mean, after all, there are literally thousands of different varieties. There's got to be one that's right for me.
Read on to find out about the easiest orchids for a beginner to grow and how to get started.
Container Gardening Recipes
May 13, 2021
Spring is finally here in PA! I I love this time of year because Mother's Day is our frost-free date. That means it's pretty safe to plant annuals and I get to do my favorite type of gardening - container gardening. I managed to sneak out a work this week to get a head start. I'll be sharing my finds and combinations in another post.
But til then, I thought I'd share some of my previous container plantings. Read on to get some spring inspiration.
A Few of My Favorite (Costco) Things
Feb 25, 2021
The only good thing about the winter and hiding inside is that I've had some time to do some cooking. I do love to cook when I have time. And lately, I've really been getting some new (and old) inspiration.
Read on to find out how I've been able to use buying in bulk to find new cooking inspiration.
NOTE: Even if you don't have a Costco near you, read on. Many of the things I mention in this article are available in other grocery stores. And there's a few recipe suggestions as well.
Mardi Gras and Garden Inspiration
Feb 20, 2020
Right now Mardi Gras is in full swing culminating next week on Fat Tuesday Feb 25th. If you've never been to New Orleans it's a must see since the...
Orchids Revisited
Feb 13, 2020
Even though our winter here in PA has been pretty mild this year, its been dreary and rainy for the last few weeks.
Last year around this time, I really got the 'orchid bug' and decided to get one for my office.
if you've got a case of the winter blahs maybe it's time for you to jump in and try growing them yourself.
Read on for my insights on how to choose and grow orchids successfully.
Orchids 101
Mar 08, 2019
Another winter storm this past weekend has me cursing that groundhog at the other end of my state. Funny Facebook memes about him help but I am really yearning for spring. The Philadelphia Flower Show is in full swing but I didn't have time to go this year. (Luckily there's a home and garden show close by my house this weekend.)
When I think of the Flower Show, I automatically think of Orchids.
Orchids are always something I have admired but have been afraid to try. So I decided to d a little research and see if I could grow them. I mean, after all, there are literally thousands of different varieties. There's got to be one that's right for me.
Read on to find out about the easiest orchids for a beginner to grow and how to get started.
A Tour of New Orleans
Feb 07, 2019
Sometimes it's just great to getaway - especially to somewhere warm when it's cold where you live!
Earlier this week, I got a chance to go for a quick getaway to New Orleans.
Read on to find out how my partner and I found new enjoyment in a place we had visited many times by taking a more 'relaxed' approach to our trip.
Container Gardening Secret Sauce
May 11, 2018
Finally! Our frost-free date ( Mother's Day Weekend ) has arrived here in PA. So I decided to once again share my secrets to creating easy to care for container gardens that will look great all summer long. Read on to find out about my Secret Sauce for container gardening success.
Rainbows in the Winter Garden
Jan 19, 2018
While winter can be stark and sometimes very white when snow arrives, author Paula Marolewski has managed to discover a rainbow of color in her garden. Read on and enjoy her colorful photos for mid-winter burst of color.
DIY Beaded Bird Feeders
Nov 11, 2017
Cold weather has finally arrived here in PA and it's time to start thinking about feeding our feather friends during the cold months ahead. Read on to find out how to create bird feeders that are unique and easy to make.
Lessons from the Garden
Sep 14, 2017
I learn a lot from my garden. For instance, you’ve probably been told, “Bloom where you’re planted!” Heck … my garden has taught me to persist and grow even when conditions are less than optimal – in fact, impossible. Such as this pink and green coleus, that sprouted from some long-lost seed buried in the dirt and grew out of the drainage hole in the bottom of my hibiscus pot!