I'm lucky to live in the Atlanta area where spring comes early. Quite often in February, we’ll have afternoon temperatures in the 60s, warm enough to shop the garden centers and be inspired for my
Continue Reading
Georgia Perennial Plant Symposium 2025
Spring is just around the corner and that means it's time to soak up all the inspiration for spring gardens. You'll have
Continue Reading
Look for These Plants When You Walk in the Woods
This article first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column in November 2024.
A walk in the woods is a
Continue Reading
Adopt-A-Flower in Juneau, Alaska
Just want to share a story that is very special to my heart. It's a feature published in the December 2024 issue of
Continue Reading
Macadamia Nut and Currant Cookie Recipe
This is my new favorite cookie recipe ~ Macadamia and Currant Cookies. I think of these cookies as Garden Tour Cookies.
Continue Reading
Buttermilk Scones Recipe
Try my buttermilk scones recipe
One of the dearest compliments I've ever received on food that I've made, and keep in
Continue Reading
Bean Soup with Turkey and Greens Recipe
When the doomsayers of the Weather Channel predicted a hurricane that would hit the Big Bend of Florida and churn inland
Continue Reading
Grow an Organic Fruit Orchard at Home
This story on growing an organic fruit orchard first appeared in my local newspaper's Master Gardener column.
Many
Continue Reading
Steel Cut Oats for Breakfast
I'm one of those people who loves breakfast. Like, I could eat two or three breakfasts each day. I love eggs and bacon
Continue Reading
Tomato Sandwich for Breakfast
It's a time-honored rite for gardeners and foodies -- standing over your kitchen sink in the dog days of summer, chowing
Continue Reading