I am starved for gardens and art. Two years of the homebound life has meant experiencing these worlds through screens on phones, laptops and televisions. Going into the third pandemic spring, I had
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Garden
3 Shade-Loving Perennials in My Garden
My number one tip for gardening success is put the right plant in the right place. If you have sun, plant sun-loving
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Zinnias are Fall’s Final Flowers
I make no secret about zinnias being my favorite flowers. They come in bright, happy colors, are ridiculously easy to
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A Visit to Green Meadows Community Garden
There are lots of ways to garden, even if you think you don't have the right space. Sometimes, your garden space can be
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Renew Flower Pots with Spray Paint
If you're tired of your dirty and dull plant containers, try renewing the planters with a fresh coat of spray paint.
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Renew Outdoor Furniture with Spray Paint
In early spring days, the weather warms enough to make me consider spending all day outside. That's when I start to
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A Wall of Succulents
This pretty pink succulent is called Sunsparkler Cherry Tart and it lives up to its name. Its pink flowers catch the sun
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Welcome to My World
Thank you for visiting my little corner of the internet. I dreamed up A Cook and Her Books in 2009 as a place to
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