Who isn’t impressed with vineyards. Not only are they beautiful to look at, but they provide so much. Wine, grape juice and jellies all come from the “product of the vine”. You might think that the growing of grapes is a family tradition that contains many secrets. And only an exclusive few can grow them […]
Organic matter such as Kitchen scraps, wood chips, leaves and old newspaper, break down over time into the soil. This can make good compost. That’s what composting is all about. It is a great way to repurpose the different things you normally just throw in the garbage. In that way you will help the environment. […]
Coleslaw is not only a healthy cabbage recipe, but it is one of my favorites! Back home in Dominica, on a Sunday afternoon it would be one of the main dishes for dinner. As a small child, I remember picking the cabbages and carrots. We had to grate all these by hand on a grater. […]
Before we discuss when to plant spinach, let’s talk a little about it’s origin. Spinach is Persian in origin. It was introduced into Europe in the fifteenth century. Spinach is a leafy green plant, which belongs to the Amaranthaceous family. It is one of the most versatile greens you can grow. Delicious raw in salads, great […]
When I hear the word soup, I think of a steaming bowl pf hot healthy soup with soothing and refreshing flavors. The word soup comes from a term used for a piece of bread dipped or soaked, in broth. In the nineteenth century, soup had become the proper way to begin a dinner. But today […]
Foeniculum vulgare, better known as Fennel, is a perennial herb (meaning if left in the ground it will come back every year). It’s very useful food if you no how to use Fennel. It’s very aromatic, and has an anise flavor. It’s great in soups and sauces, or can be eaten raw. My favorite way […]
Peonies plants, The Roses without the thorns, That’s what I call them. This is my favorite flower of all time! I love its full and compact flower. The variety it comes in. The fragrance. I just love to look and admire them! CHOOSING PEONIES PLANTS When choosing Peonies, if you are looking for fragrant and […]
GARDENING- “Love it or Hate it” Gardening is an art or a science. Either you love it or you have a love- hate relationship with it. And most of the time the “love-hate” is because of not understanding what they are doing. MIND SHIFT The kind of garden you build all depends on you as […]
Are you putting enough Fuel n your Business or are you simply hanging out at the gas pump? Is Social Media for everyone? Is it for you? In this post we will be analyzing the pros and cons of Social Media. If you are simply engaging in a conversation, and not building quality content for […]
Location, location, location! Mint herbs are such invasive plants. They send out runners that spread above and below ground. Because of this, it’s best to grow them in isolation. That would prevent them from taking over all your space. Feed your mints once a year. Preferably at the time of dormancy. Feed them with good […]
