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The house in which we live was for many years
a rental for college students. Once upon a time, the yard was
probably semi-organized and… Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (2) | Blog
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Did you like Anne of Green Gables, Miss
Marple, or Cagney & Lacey? This tv series is sure to
please any gardener and mystery lover. Put your name on the
reserve list at your local library for this fun DVD now. You
might have to wait awhile.
The British tv show is about 2…
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The 40th anniversary season
of "Sesame Street" will feature many celebrity
appearances from the likes of Cameron Diaz, Eva Longoria Parker,
Ricky Gervais, and as was just announced yesterday, first lady
Michelle Obama. Obama will be teaching the kids and puppets about
gardening on the… Read More »
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I loved gardening before our move to
another state last year. We planted many beautiful flowering shrubs
that added value to our home. From hydrangeas in blue and pink to
crepe myrtles in red and white, to butterfly bushes that filled the
yard with fluttering beauty and gardenias that smelled so… Read More »
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To really connect with your kids, you
need to set the stage for some good "chill" time with mom
or dad. Here are some fun and freeing ways for all of you to enjoy
family time, with benefits now and into the future!
What a rush! As all parents know, kids… Read More »
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By April Sanders While many aspects of planning a vacation create a sense of anticipation, others create a sense of frustration. For example, you may need to make arrangements to care for…
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This week my kids came running into the house screaming “Snake!” They had been playing in the back yard and while looking for the lacrosse ball, they lifted the sled they left under the magnolia tree a week ago... Read More »
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wowOwow asked the most respected gardening bloggers on the Internet seven questions that are on the minds of all green thumbs. From their No. 1 gardening tip to organic growing, click on each question to see what our green experts said …
1. Mulch, Mulch, Mulch!
Mulch, mulch, mulch! It keeps weeds down, keeps the soil cool, helps conserve water and amends the soil as it decomposes. For a few bucks a bag, mulch is the best gardening buy out there, and the difference it makes as far as plant health and vigor are concerned is really remarkable. —Patricia Blais, creator and author of Gardensablaze.com Read More »- Let’s talk: Comment (1) | Blog
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Several months ago, I planted some lettuce. It's not "butter" lettuce, it's not spinach....but I don't know what kind it is. I saved the seed packet, but when I was watering the seed planters in their mini-greenhouse in spring, the packet got all wet and was thrown away. Now I don't know what kind of lettuce this is, and it's driving me nuts because I want to know what to plant next year.
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Whatever kind of lettuce this is, it's fantasticly green, crunchy, and strong! It's not on a head, more of a 'stalk' and the leaves are upright and oblong.
I did some looking today and I'm leaning towards Jericho - but I don't know for sure. Can anyone help me out?- Let’s talk: Comment (7) | Blog
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After 17 years of living with a beautiful wooded lot across the street, last year I arrived home from a trip to North Carolina to see of the trees cut down. Uh-oh, I thought, the roumors must be true; ANOTHER person has bought the land across the street. This would be oh the fouth or… Read More »
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