Poinsettias, holly, ivy, rosemary, mistletoe, evergreen trees—-there are so many plants associated with Christmas. Did you ever wonder why? Here’s a little history lesson… Greenery was used in ancient times to celebrate the Winter Solstice by warding off evil spirits. When Christianity came to Europe, the greenery was kept but given Christian meanings. Holly’s prickly … Read more
Aunt Ruth’s Sugar Cookies Preheat oven to 350° or less. I use 325° 3 cups sugar 2 cups lard 4 eggs 1 cup buttermilk 2 tsp baking soda ½ tsp baking powder 1 tsp nutmeg pinch of salt 7 cups flour, divided Cream sugar and lard together. Add eggs and buttermilk to sugar mixture. Add … Read more
It’s time to put your garden to bed….yes, tuck your perennials under a blanket of mulch or leaves, and put your tools away. Sit back for a moment and enjoy the peace of the upcoming holiday season. Merry Christmas, friends, and a happy, healthy New Year.
“Hope is the thing with feathers— That perches in the soul— And sings the tune without the words— And never stops—at all—” Emily Dickinson According to both Merriam-Webster and Dictionary.com, the word of the year is Pandemic. No surprise as COVID-19 has upended us globally, nationally, locally (our club! our club!) and personally. We are … Read more
Joyce Frederick—6 Carole Bufton—8 Elaine Poole—9 Rebecca Bozarth—13 Diane Sheehan—17 Kathy Knutell—19 Sonia Bedrosian—21 Mary Fredrickson—21 Barbara Redman—26 Linette Parrish—28 Barbara Farrell—29 Kim Hemphill–30 A birthday is like a lovely flower that blooms in life’s garden and may that special blossom be bright especially today.