Rebecca Lynn Dahlia: A Blooming Talent
Rebecca Lynn Dahlia is a name that resonates with music lovers around the globe. Known for her soulful voice and poignant lyrics, she has carved a niche…
Thanksgiving Centerpiece of Gourds and Pumpkins
Thanksgiving dinners require a WOW centerpiece to accompany the cornucopia of food. I recently attended a floral design class with Jane…
Gingerbread at the White House
Having decorated for Christmas at the White House for several years, my fondest memories of the time spent there is the official unveiling of…
How to Make a Succulent Pumpkin for Fall
Using a variety of dried plants and succulents, you can create a simple centerpiece in minutes. An easy-to-make centerpiece for your…
Bulb 101: Tips for Growing and Deer Strategies
September means ordering bulbs and preparing to plant in October and November. I plant bulbs in my garden every year to increase my varieties…
Crímenes contra la horticultura: errores de paisajismo que se deben evitar
En el negocio del paisajismo durante más de 25 años, lo he visto todo. He trabajado para grandes empresas de paisajismo y ahora dirijo mi…
Easy sweet and savory jam recipes
When you get tons of tomatoes every day, I had to do something with them besides sauce. There is a limited amount of sauce I can use…
Bread art with botanicals
Since I like to cook, garden, and design, when I saw these beautiful focaccia breads online, I had to make some. It makes sense to decorate…
Ultimate Guide to Elderflower/Elderberry
Elderflowers are reaching a new level of popularity because they are easy to grow and use in recipes, and they have many health benefits. The…
Welcome stem-dwelling bees to your garden
A leafcutter bee visits my garden. On a warm, sunny day in late spring last year, I discovered that I had inadvertently built a condo for one…
The apple tree next door
It’s mid-May and I’m working in my garden when I hear voices coming from my neighbor’s apple tree. Looking over the fence, I…