Garden Lifestyle
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Garden LifestyleJanuary Ponderings
The cold weather is upon us and we are doing things to keep warm. These winter months are supposed to be a time of respite. What are you doing to…
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Garden LifestyleTomato Basil Cream Sauce
This is the time of year when we want to nestle in and stay at home and eat warming comfort foods. At our house we eat lots of soups and…
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Garden LifestyleSeason’s Greenings at the United States Botanic Garden
Yesterday, I went for my annual trek to see the holiday exhibit at the USBG. Fortunately for me and the many other visitors, the Botanic Garden has not been shut…
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Garden LifestyleHerbal Desserts for the New Year
Recently, at my daughter Lucie's wedding instead of a wedding cake, we had a dessert table. Lucie and Matt decided to have a selection of some favorite desserts, which our…
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Garden LifestyleWinter Solstice Wedding
The winter holiday season has begun--yesterday was the winter solstice--and today the full cold moon shines bright in the night sky. Yesterday, we celebrated the marriage of my daughter Lucie…
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Garden LifestyleGarden Fun for Kids in New Orleans
Can't let my recent visit to the Big Easy go by without reporting about two really fun places for kids (both young and old)--if you live there--don't miss these gardens.…
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Garden LifestyleLongue Vue Gardens in New Orleans
Recently had a taste of the sweet, sunny South--left Maryland in 23-degree weather and arrived in New Orleans to 60 degrees with leaves still on the trees and many plants…
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Garden LifestyleMake your own Calendula Salve
Today is the last day of November (already!)--it's that time of year where we need to think about holiday gifts--and what better than a useful, homemade gift? Calendula salve is…
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Garden LifestyleAwesome Easy Cranberry-Orange Relish
Cranberries are a staple of the Thanksgiving table. I am not one to appreciate a quivery, jelly-like mass. I go for the gusto--texture, flavor and freshness. This is the best…
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Garden LifestyleThankful for Sage, the Herb for Thanksgiving
If you haven't decided on a dressing recipe for your Thanksgiving dinner--this is what I'm making this Thursday--it is a bit different from the norm and downright tasty! Fresh herbs…
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