Ingredients: 2 TBS butter 2 TBS olive oil 2 Cups onion, chopped 3 garlic cloves, peeled and smashed 2 Tsp kosher salt 2 TBS flour 28 oz can tomatoes (including juice) 2 Cups chicken or vegetable broth 2 basil sprigs (1 tsp dried basil) Directions: Heat 2 tablespoons butter and 2 tablespoons olive oil in … Read more
Winter is also hard on our feathered friends. This month they are struggling to find resources to stay alive after February’s bitter cold and snow. Birds do have a variety of coping methods for survival. Some grow additional feathers for warmth. Others fluff up their feathers to create air pockets for insulation. Some are like … Read more
To protect our precious plants and our environment we look for safe and natural ways to garden. Oil-based pesticides are an effective and ecologically friendly way to handle many insect pests and even some diseases. Various oils have been used for centuries. They remain an important tool to manage certain pest problems (e.g. scales, aphids, … Read more
March 20th. That seems hard to believe doesn’t it? But here it comes and it’s time to get ready! Although it’s too soon to start most seeds, there are a few exceptions. One of my early starts is caladiums. They take so long to get going because they like warm soil, so that’s what I … Read more
Feeling light within, I walk. Navaho Night Chant “When this is over…when life returns to normal…when we can get together again…” Merriam Webster says to chant is to recite in a monotonous, repetitive tone. Haven’t we all been chanting? While it has been a dark, uncertain year, we have moved through it with quiet … Read more
We would like to extend our deepest condolences to Diane S. who lost her husband Terrence in February.
Watch along as Sandi and Beth explain how to properly prune and propagate some of Sandi’s favorite potted plants as part of the ‘How to’ series. How to Prune Potted Plants 2021 Click on link to take you to our YouTube page to watch this video and more….
Although we hope winter is on the wane, several more inches of snow are possible. Believe it or not, we should be grateful for snow! It not only insulates plants from cold but also from early warmth that could trick them into growing too soon. Consider it a down jacket for your precious plants. We … Read more
April showers bring May flowers. And after the winter we all have had, I know I am looking forward to some gorgeous flowers soon! In April we will continue to get ready for the upcoming spring: Seed starting Charts and dates for when is the best time to start to plant Sprouts and micro greens … Read more
In like a lion… Out like a lamb. Let’s hope that March follows that old saying because February is already a brutal month! In March we will continue to get ready for the upcoming spring: Tree, shrub pruning and care A video on potted plant pruning is already up on our YouTube page Winter birds … Read more