I always look forward to spring and the blooming of the daffodils. We didn’t have any snow this winter, but did have some super cold temperatures. Now that it’s spring, we have had several hard freezes and even a small amount of snow. Unfortunately it was enough to take out the daffodils (along with the blooms […]
11
Mar
Mar
Growing tomatoes from seed is a great way to try new varieties. It’s easy, too!
17
Feb
Feb
My Word for the Year
Arkansas, Arkansas blogger, Cooking, eating, Family, Farm life, Home, recipes
Slow Cooker Italian Potatoes
30
Dec
Dec
I don’t mean to bombard this blog with recipes, but during the winter I cook. A lot. And since I can’t spend much time preparing a meal, my slow cooker is frequently involved. I love the fact I can throw food into a cooker, go about my business and have a nice meal or […]
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Dec
Dec
For the most part, living in the country, out of the city lights and noise, is a wonderful dream come true. It does, however, have some disadvantages. As our area continues to grow by leaps and bounds, the drive to work gets longer and longer. I leave my house before seven and get home around […]
Arkansas, Arkansas blogger, Christmas, Cooking, do it yourself, Family, Farm life, Home, recipes
It's a Marshmallow World
09
Dec
Dec
Making Marshmallows is not as hard as you think
Arkansas, Arkansas blogger, Farm life, Garden, tomatoes, Vegetables
Harvesting and Storing Green Tomatoes
15
Oct
Oct
How to store green tomatoes and enjoy for several more weeks
Every gardener has their weakness. For some, it’s roses. For others, tomatoes. For me, a flower or vegetable moves to the top of my list if I can save the seeds or take a cutting for next year. Fall is the time for most seed saving but, once you learn how easy it is, no […]
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Aug
Aug
The other evening I was walking through the butterfly garden in search of monarch caterpillars, when my foot managed to get tangled in a vine. Looking down, I noticed the beautiful passionflower vine (Passiflora incarnata) sneaking its way into the garden path. Before I go any further, be advised this particular passionflower can be invasive. […]