Starting seeds should be a simple thing, right? Just poke some seeds into the soil, wait a few days and…voilá! You have plants. That’s true of a lot of seeds, but some seeds–like most nightshades and some flowers–like to be extra warm before they’ll germinate. So unless you keep your house really, really warm, you…
The Corona virus crisis hasn’t been easy and it’s even worse for those who are quarantined or who are dealing with school closures. But, in good-old American style, many companies and organizations are stepping up to offer free resources to help alleviate the stresses we are all facing. So here is a list of free…
Right now everyone is worried about the Corona Virus (COVID-19) outbreak. But as many have pointed out, the flu is more widespread that COVID-19 and causes more deaths every year. Both the flu and COVID-19 are especially deadly for those with compromised immune systems. So it’s important that, Corona or not, flu-season or not, we…
It’s so easy! It’s time learn how to make sprouts. Sprouting beans turns the dry bean into a fresh vegetable with more vitamins and a brighter flavor. It’s the perfect thing for late winter, when you are running out of fresh vegetable from the garden or any time you want an extra punch of nutrition…
OK, we all know that the biggest reason to garden is for tomatoes. But one of my favorite reasons to garden is for the flowers. I love, LOVE to bring in a nice bouquet of flowers and set them on the kitchen table. These flower bouquets are not at all professional, just a jumble of…