Category Archives: Gardening

Basil meets Friendship and Liquor

I prefer to give experiences than things, which everybody in my circle knows. This became hilarious last year when I sent all my girlfriends (happy mail) a packet of basil seeds and an article I found on making homemade basil … Continue reading

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Real Life MSW Meets Real Simple Magazine

What better way to kick off my summer playing tourist then by going to a farmer’s market and meeting the people behind my favorite magazine. The Real Simple tent was set up at the start of the market, and the … Continue reading

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Planting Seeds: Ugly Produce

Illustrations by Candace Rose Rardon This article blows me away and makes me think “Damn, how much food is wasted in America?” I saved this article, as I wanted to present it to the youth at the garden club this … Continue reading

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No Hostas Left Behind

Patio dinners and cocktails somehow turn us into dreamers- at least at my house. For the last few summers we have dreamed of a prettier backyard. Well, enough talking- it’s time to get it done. In April I channeled my … Continue reading

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Happy Mail

We all get mail daily. The bills and the circulars never stop, but I swear nothing beats happy mail. Happy mail is that unexpected gift,  post card from a friend, a real invitation or letter, or a magazine that makes … Continue reading

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