When life gives you strawberries, it's time to make strawberry spoon cake. This super simple "cake" is an easy batter leavened with baking powder and topped with fresh (you can use frozen) berries.
Continue Reading
Growing Easter Lilies in my Garden
I'm growing Easter lilies in my garden.
Easter lilies are irresistible, especially for children. When my daughter
Continue Reading
Propagating Autumn Joy Sedum
Autumn Joy sedum is a joy to keep in my garden. It's a pollinator favorite loved by bees, butterflies and other
Continue Reading
Make Container Gardens for Mother’s Day
The best Mother's Day gift I ever gave my mom was really her suggestion. She wanted her spring planters filled and she
Continue Reading
Grow Vegetables in a Keyhole Garden Bed
If you're looking for a nifty way to get started gardening, I recommend a keyhole garden. This raised garden bed comes
Continue Reading
Cherry Pistachio Salad Recipe
I'm in my bagged salad era. When I'm ready to make a meal, I don't reach for knives, instead, I reach for scissors and
Continue Reading
3 Summer Annuals for Container Gardens
Part of the joy of gardening in summer is potting up planters of colorful annuals for my big front porch. Over the
Continue Reading
Chickpea Coconut Curry Recipe
I love a pantry meal. You know, one of those dump-and-do recipes that you assemble from the cans in your pantry.
My
Continue Reading
Sweet Potato with Hummus Recipe
I love lunch. When I worked in the office, lunch was my very favorite part of the day. I could go to restaurants and try
Continue Reading
Cool Weather Container Gardens
When you learn how to make cool weather container gardens, you can mix and match plants from fall to spring and, with
Continue Reading


