Companion planting is a traditional gardening technique that involves planting different species together to enhance each other’s growth or protect one another from pests. When it comes to kale, one of the most nutritious green leafy vegetables, knowing the right kale companion plants can maximize its potential, boost your garden’s overall productivity, and create a…
Companion planting is an age-old gardening technique that can significantly enhance the growth and flavor of all vegetables in your garden. We chat about Companion Planting in general in this post, and now we will discuss Carrot Companion Plants. By choosing the right carrot companion plants, you can attract beneficial insects, deter pests like the…
Good Morning, Friends Here in the U.S., we are taking a break from the day-to-day busyness of our lives to stop and remember those who have lost their lives defending our country and its values. Many other countries honor their fallen similarly, from Remembrance Day in the U.K. and Canada to Anzac Day in Australia…
If you want to grow broccoli successfully in your garden, there are a few important things you should know. In addition to providing proper care, it’s helpful to know how to get the best growth and production without resorting to harmful chemicals or complicated techniques. One gardening tip is to plant broccoli companion plants nearby….
What’s up, Buttercup? What’s the word Hummingbird? What’s cooking, good-looking? What’s the deal, big wheel? What’s shakin’ bacon? What’s the story, morning glory? all this to say, “hi! i hope all is good in your world!” I sure hope you are coming off of an enjoyable weekend. For those who celebrated Easter, I hope family…
Good Morning! Have you ever looked forward to doing something so much and then, when you are smack in the middle of it, wonder, ‘Oh geez, what have I done?’ I may be having one of those moments right now. And I’m fairly confident my neighbors are wondering, ‘Oh geez, what has she done?’ I’ve…
Why, hello! Remember last week when I had been basking in the gloriously, unseasonably warm weather, getting dirt under my nails and reveling in my time in the garden? SCREEEEEEEECH. I knew it was inevitable, and it is still winter, after all. The good news is that I can spend the time I need to…
Good Morning, friends. It seems Monday has rolled around again! I enjoyed a relatively chill weekend. Terry had to make a quick road trip which allowed me to indulge in, in his words, a ‘chic flick’ for most of Saturday afternoon while I worked on a new knit project. I binge-watched season one of Belgravia,…
Happy Day! It is beginning to seem that I need to write a Travel Blog instead of a Home Blog! I am just returned from the most lovely weekend in Tyson’s Corner with our daughter. We wanted to treat her to a much-deserved weekend of relaxation, and when asked what she wanted to do, she…
Patio tomatoes are the ideal option for those who want tomatoes with that fresh from the garden taste but don’t have the room or desire for a full-blown garden. Let’s look at some of the best container varieties of tomatoes. There are many variations of the tomato plant perfect for small-space growing. Plus, it has proven…
When Life Gives You a Monday, Sprinkle it With Glitter and Sparkle all Week! First things first, a HUGE mea culpa from me. Last week I told you all of a ‘great sale’ on KitchenAid mixers because KitchenAid’s ad agency had written to inform me of this ‘great sale.’ It turned out that it was…
All the materials needed, as well as the instructions and a video showing how to make Concrete Garden Balls I am a sucker for lawn art and lawn ornaments. I love to tuck unexpected and non-plant objects in and among the plants in my garden. With that in mind, you can understand why I’ve long…
Buongiorno, amici miei! We are busy practicing our Italian as one week from today, we will be in Praiano, on the Amalfi Coast! We have been planning variations of this trip for two years and are so excited that it is finally upon us. We will meet up with some friends and spend 11 days…
I can’t believe I let one of the most important days of the year creep up on me last week! I am an unrepentant embracer of April Fool’s Day, and I’m reasonably convinced that stories of my past pranks will make into my eulogy when that day comes. When the children were younger, I would…
Good Morning, my friends. If I’m honest, lately it is getting harder and harder to muster the ‘good’ in the morning. I tell myself that I am going to turn off the news, but doing that doesn’t stop the bad from happening in our world. These are the times when it is easier to feel…
Happy Labor Day to all my US friends! I hope you are able to spend the day with friends and family enjoying some good laughter and good food. I am writing to you from Philadelphia, where we are making a pit stop in our travels. We rented an Airbnb in lovely and historic Chestnut Hill….
