A few weeks ago I had the pleasure of visiting a small farm in Northern Pennsylvania with an estimated 750,000 bees. That may sound like a plethora, but so many bees live in a single hive they begin to add up quickly. I’ve always wanted bees and learned some fascinating facts about these magical and [...]
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Fresh herbs are a necessity for any cook. I have a variety of favorites that I keep just outside of my kitchen door in big pots. Just a couple of extra minutes and a pair of kitchen shears (a must have kitchen accessory) and I have fresh, tasty herbs fresh from my garden for cooking. [...]
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Happy Summer Solstice to everyone in the Northern Hemisphere (for those of you in the Southern Hemisphere you may find this post more helpful in 6 months). As we start our long journey into Summer we begin our months long battle with pesky, biting insects. I’ve been reading-up on this topic and have some chemical [...]
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My first ripe tomato of the summer has arrived, and only two days before the Summer Solstice. I am beyond excited! Don’t be fooled by its orange coloring. This small cherry tomato variety, Sun Gold, is ripe when it is an orangey-yellow. It has become one of my favorite tomato varieties in my garden over [...]
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When life gives you rain and wind (and feisty critters), you have to take a deep breath, pick-up, re-pot and get creative. Yesterday a sudden and tumultuous thunderstorm came rumbling through my neighborhood. Between the torrential rains and wind gusts of up to 60mph my garden took a beating. It was my first day back [...]
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Tomorrow is my birthday. I love all birthdays, not just my own, but every birthday. I love to celebrate my friend’s birthdays just as much as I love to celebrate my own. We have quite the festivities planned for tomorrow and by late tonight I’ll have a house full of out of town guests. I’m [...]
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Last night around 12:30am I was awoken by endless tornado sirens. I haven’t heard that sound since my childhood, at least not that I can remember. I picked-up The Queen, went down stairs and turned on the news. Tornado Warnings all over Metro Louisville until about 1:30am, sightings of cyclone clouds, and winds over 60mph. [...]
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When working in the garden it is so important to care for your skin, back, wrists and body in general. It is amazingly gratifying and satisfying work, and nothing invigorates your soul like digging in the dirt and watching something grow. Still, it is smart to take some precautions to stay healthy and lively year [...]
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“I was very excited to have some Daffodil bulbs, and couldn’t wait to get them planted. Being in a rental, a container garden of bulbs was the perfect option.” If you missed the Fall bulb planting season it isn’t too late to enjoy a plethora of Spring bulbs in your garden. Bulbs grow just as [...]
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“Watching the birds in my backyard is a peaceful, quiet easing into the routine of the morning. I forget I am in the middle of a city, and am reminded of my childhood home in the country.” Attracting birds to your home can be a simple, enjoyable and calming experience. By creating a nurturing environment [...]
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