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Organic Pet Treats
Corky is our only dog now. His sister, Murphy, had to be euthanized (at age 14), about 1 month ago. He is 10 years old, does nothing much but lounge on his bed in the living room (he was never active, even when he was 1 year old.) He did manage to come out with…
An organic and sustainable lifestyle
Whether you live in an apartment, a suburban home, or a country farm, there are simple solutions for all of us to move toward a more sustainable and organic lifestyle. Maybe you don’t have room or restrictions prevent you from having chickens or large animals such as cows, but you can buy locally and ethically…
Animal, Vegetable, Miracle
I have been reading the book Animal, Vegetable, Miracle by Barbara Kingsolver. It is a story of how a family, after moving to Virginia, deliberately ate food either produced on their own land, or bought locally. After starting the book, I purposefully went through my cupboards to see where a number of my items came…
One last garden
I have been away from the blog and away from my business www.gardenchick.com for a number of months. My father was diagnosed with cancer in November, and after chemotherapy did quite well. In fact, we broke ground on a new garden in his backyard in April, and he was able to plant tomatoes, okra, and…
Herbal Pest Control
I have always had trouble growing roses. They just require a little more attention than I like to give. None the less, I purchased two Don Juan climbing roses several years ago. After the second year, the aphids found them. The leaves fell off, leaving bare limbs with a few dark red, bug bitten roses….
Girlfriends
Back from the beach in Gulfshores, Alabama with my girlfriends. I missed last years trip, and have had a rough past year. Feeling sorry for myself I almost turned the trip down again. What a mistake that would have been!Girlfriends don’t expect anything from you, will listen to a little whining, then put you in…
Planning new gardens
It has been a long time since I posted, but the time has been spent dreaming and planning this years gardens. Azaleas have bloomed, the daffodils have come and gone, and trees that we weren’t so sure would survive last years late freeze are doing beautifully. Newly planted are butterfly bushes and several purple coneflowers…
Check out the Essential Herbal Magazine
I spend way too much money on magazines only to find there is one article or a couple of pictures that I really like. Not so with the Essential Herbal Magazine which is chocked full of information on all things herbal. Recipes, herb information, and crafts are found in each issue. Want to check it…
Jasmine Moon Reopens
I closed the shop the week after Christmas, and for the first two weeks in January. My father has been ill, and my parents needed my help. It was also a good time to renew and get refreshed to start the New Year. Here are some pictures taken of the shop: I like to use…