The Metal Pig
The metal pig belonged to a neighbor. You could tell it was heavy because the wind and snow didn’t budge it. Ensconced next to a broken cherub, a squirrel, statues …
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A Cat’s Garden
My cat Koko was such a soul. We were meant to be together. When Koko died, I felt lost. I went outside to walk in the garden. …
Lavender Crispy Rice Treats
OK, everyone who grew up loving those ooey, gooey crispy rice treats, raise your hand. Such a simple, sweet treat, and always well worth the effort of melting the marshmallows …
Herbes de Provence
Herbes de Provence is a classic herbal mix that’s essential to French and Mediterranean cooking. This mixture of dried herbs adds a certain 'je ne sais quoi' to chicken dishes, …
Essential Tools and Equipment for Growing and Enjoying Lavender
Tending your lavender plants or cooking with lavender means having the right tools to do the job in both the garden and the kitchen. …
Dealing with Lavender Pests
Pests on your lavender, left unchecked, can damage and destroy your developing plants. Keeping a close watch on your plants during regular daily inspections will help you spot any pests …
Dealing with Lavender Diseases
Like all herb and food crops, lavender is susceptible to various fungal diseases. Your strongest weapons against these are best planting practices, which help prevent disease in the first place. …
Pruning your Lavender & Preparing for Winter
It’s important to prune your lavender so that it can maintain (or grow into) a pleasing, mounded shape. Plants will be modestly shaped in their first year. …
Storing and Preserving Your Lavender
If you have fresh lavender flowers you’d like to use in a recipe but you’ve cut them ahead of time, you can keep them fresh for a few days in …
Harvesting your Lavender
If you’re growing lavender for use in the kitchen, then you really want to start harvesting your lavender stalks just before the buds open. …
