A Sprain and a Friendship
In the quaint village of Greenfield, the days often unfolded with gentle rhythm, punctuated by the occasional excitement of village gatherings and seasonal festivals. Yet, amid the serene backdrop, there …
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Tiny Bundts, Big Lemon Flavor: The Italian Lemon Mini Pound Cake Adventure
It all started with a road trip to Florida, the kind where you spend half your time navigating backroads and the other half wondering if you should have worn more …
Orange You Glad You Have Too Many Oranges?
For many years, I've spent months at a time in both Florida and California at different times of the year, and there's no better time, in my opinion, than a …
The Most Wonderful Time of the Year – Is Seed Catalog Season
Oh, the joy of seed catalog season! It's my favorite time of year when they start rolling in, long before the holidays are even over, but ready to read once …
Do You Speak in the Language of Flowers?
Do you find connection and regeneration in gardens? Do you speak the language of flowers? Of course you do, because I think, like me, gardening is a source of nourishment …
Blooming Courage: The Story of Spanish Lavender
On one of those bleak, cold days at the end of February, when my eyes were yearning for the vibrant colors of Spring, I loaded the kids into the SUV …
From Garden to Teacup: Growing Your Own Floral Teas
The first time I brewed tea from flowers I'd grown myself, I was transported back to my grandmother's garden, where she would carefully collect chamomile blooms in her worn wicker …
There’s More To Writing About Gardening Than Just Writing
I might be somewhat biased when it comes to writing about gardening. I am, after all, a writer. And a gardener. In fact, I'm lucky enough that I get to …
The Secret Meaning of Flowers
The secret meaning of flowers conjures the idea that flowers are much more than meets the eye—or the nose. I suppose, if you wanted, you could delve into what flowers …
Growing Edible Flowers and Herbs in Winter
I find that one of the most delightful secrets in gardening is edible flowers. Imagine that this Winter, while everything outside is gray, your windowsill is alive with color—bright marigolds, …
