It’s a special time of year! Today I was fortunate to see my garden through the eyes of others. I’m often so absorbed by the never ending list of ‘what needs to be done’ in the garden, that I forget to really look at the beauty and enjoy. But for the last two days a […]
Five Fun Things To Do To Celebrate National Day of Unplugging
March 6-7: National Day(s) of Unplugging Who knew there was a National Day of Unplugging?! But what a great idea!!! Even though I love my time in the garden, I’m as guilty of spending too much time attached to my electronic devices as anyone else! A few minutes of checking my email in the morning […]
Fresh Herbs for Thanksgiving
Ready, Set, Cook! It’s Thanksgiving week, let the cooking begin! Fresh herbs add that fresh from the garden flavor to your veggies, sauces, and of course, the stuffing! To keep your herbs fresh all week, store them in a vase of water like cut flowers! Then use as needed. This makes a great hostess gift […]
Strawberry Pot Veggie Garden
Short on Space? Strawberry pots are a great way to get lots of plants in a small space. Suggested combos: – Tomato with herbs (shown) – Blueberry bush with strawberries – Peas or beans (use 3 bamboo poles as teepee trellis) with lettuce – Bell pepper with arugula and spinach Or any number of combos! […]
Garden to Table in Suburbia
I’M WRITING THE OCCASIONAL ARTICLE FOR THE LOCAL PAPER……… Published: Oct. 1, 2013 IRVINE FAMILIES GROW MUCH OF WHAT THEY EAT BY TEENA SPINDLER / FOR THE REGISTER The Garden to Table movement has been steadily gaining momentum the last few years from Washington DC where the White House kitchen garden supplies veggies for the […]
Tomato Tasting Party!
It’s that TOMATO time of Year! I’m awash in tomatoes, and really enjoying them, but every year I lust after the ones I didn’t have room to plant! A great way to experience more tomatoes than the ones in your own garden, is to host a ‘tomato tasting’ for your fellow tomato growing friends! Here’s […]
Gifts From the Garden: Herbs
It’s that time of year again, the holidays are upon us! If you are looking for a thoughtful hostess gift, something for a cook, or just want to dress up your own holiday table, consider creating gift baskets, pots, centerpieces and place settings using herb plants. Here are a few ideas: 1. Herb Centerpiece (pictured […]