Category Archives: Gardening
The Picker
My neighbor picks flowers off of our trees/plants in the front yard. The first time we caught her doing this, she told us she uses them for prayer and asked if it was OK. This is becoming a daily routine. … Continue reading
The Tree
My mother died at almost 95, and I needed to walk to the tree. That’s what my son would say after we planted a Texas redbud in Riverside Park 18 years ago. His father had died two years before, when … Continue reading
Not Chicken Soup!
Originally posted on Real Life of an MSW:
“Hi, it’s me. I am just wondering if you had that chicken soup recipe? You know the one we made over the summer during that crazy lighting storm. Call me, love you,…
Mini Makeover: Plant Edition
Try hanging trailing plants from the ceiling or placing them on a shelves over the bed. Sleeping under plants makes it feel like you’re camping on vacation
How to Preserve Fresh Herbs for Later
Best for: Hardy herbs like rosemary, sage, oregano and thyme Keep: Freeze for up to 6 months Use: Melt 1 or 2 cubes directly in a skillet to add more flavor to sautéed meat or veggies or thaw in a … Continue reading
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