If you sit at a desk hunched over a computer all day as I do, you have likely experienced what most do from time to time. The neck aches, the shoulders try to sneak into the ears, and the upper middle back cries out for relief. There are a few simple things anyone can do […]
Continue readingOh, yes — you CAN have a garden in winter!
How I managed to reach age 50 and never get the memo that garden-time runs all year long is beyond me. I’ve gardened for at least half of my life; mostly herbs and flower beds, and my M.O. has been to give up on gardening in late summer. As the days grew shorter, I would […]
Continue readingA quick-and-dirty greenhouse
Readers of this blog know that Jean is an avid gardener. One of the problems we face each year is what to do with many of our plants during the winter to protect them from the cold. Most of the time, our decision is to bring all the plants inside — and with our small […]
Continue readingHealthy dandelion salad – who knew?
I have never understood America’s aversion to the humble dandelion. Named for the lion-tooth shape of the leaves, this jubilant weed seems a happy addition to any yard. Is it because everyone can have them? Seriously, what is up? As a child, I loved to blow away the little parachute seeds after the flowers had […]
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