I was at my local Tractor Supply a few days before Christmas buying bird seed, and lye for my soapmaking class. Of course, I had also picked up a garden magazine, and was dreaming of spring. Seed packets aren’t out yet, but I spied a Paperwhite Narcissus Bulb Kit at the end of the counter…
Bringing Your Houseplants in for the Winter
Finally!, The weather in Georgia has started to cool down. I didn’t think we were going to have a fall season after the horribly hot, dry summer we experienced. But, the nights have started to cool down, and temperatures have started dipping into the 40’s. It’s time to bring your houseplants in for the winter….
How to Grow Yarrow
I was teaching a soap making class at my friend Ivana’s herb farm, Lavender and Rust, when I was taken back by her mass plantings of Yarrow. I knew I had to buy some of the plants she had for purchase, and learn how to grow yarrow. Both the white and pink yarrow were planted…
How Does Your Garden Grow?
What’s growing in your garden this week? As I step out of my back door, the smell of honeysuckle is intoxicating. It grows along the tree line in my back yard, and sitting out on my back deck drinking my morning coffee, or just pulling weeds is such a treat. I hate to see them go in…
Troll Doll Succulents
Remember those little troll dolls that were so famous in the 60’s? I had one that I carried everywhere and I remember on vacation one year I left it at the motel. My dad drove back to get it for me! I guess he didn’t want to hear crying all the way to Florida. I…