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Butterfly on a red buddleia in a garden
Butterfly on a red buddleia in a garden

Garden

National Garden Bureau Plants of the Year 2024

National Garden Bureau, the marketing arm of the horticultural industry, celebrates plants all year-round. And each year, they shine a spotlight on plant categories from flowers to
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Lemons in a wood bowl. Photo by Debbie Wolfe

Food

My Favorite Lemon Recipes

I have a thing for lemons. 🍋 Tangy and tart is my love language. Here are a few of my favorite baked creations featuring
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Meyer lemon tea loaf cake sliced on a green plate

Food

Meyer Lemon Tea Loaf Recipe

This Meyer lemon tea loaf recipe first appeared on my blogspot blog in May 2011. My love of lemon is well-documented
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Lemon macaroon tarts on a glass tray

Food

Lemon Macaroon Tarts Recipe

This recipe for lemon macaroon tarts first appeared on my blogspot blog January 12, 2012. Today is the 4th birthday
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Eastern Tiger Swallowtail butterfly on a purple pansy flower

Garden

Great Southeast Pollinator Census Slated for 2024

Plan to plant a pollinator garden this spring to benefit bees, butterflies and beneficial bugs. You'll enjoy building
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Lemon tea loaf cake cooling on a wire rack

Food

Lemon Tea Loaf Cake Recipe

This lemon tea loaf recipe first appeared on my blogspot blog April 17, 2011. I have a long-standing love for lemon,
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Baked potato soup with Cheddar cheese and bacon

Food

Baked Potato Soup with Cheddar and Bacon Recipe

This baked potato soup recipe first appeared on my blogspot blog in April 2011. There are a few recipes that every
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Squash casserole in a dish with a spoon

Food

Squash Casserole Recipe

This squash casserole recipe first appeared on my blogspot blog November 14, 2012. I can't imagine a Thanksgiving
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Fruitcake cookies on a festive holiday plate

Food

My Favorite Christmas Cookies

One of the ways I make the holidays special is by baking Christmas cookies. I make a few batches each year and these are
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Ruths Chris oyster dressing recipe in a silver serving dish

Food

Ruth’s Chris Steak House’s Famous Oyster Dressing Recipe

This Ruth's Chris Steak House oyster dressing recipe and story first published on my blog November 17, 2010.
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