Garden
My Mother’s Cookbook, Strawberries: Shortcake, Two Pies, and a Dutch Baby with Fresh Strawberries
Early settlers wrote about berry pies in their diaries, journals, and other accounts of pioneer American life, but no recipes have been found. My husband, Rich, always notices when I've added fresh strawberries to our grocery cart. He smiles and says, "Oh good … Dutch Babies." When first out of the oven, a Dutch Baby looks impressive, making even a novice home cook feel accomplished. more »
Worms Deserve Respect; A Banner Year for Them
Worms are great recyclers. Redworms are industrious creatures. Vermicomposting is becoming more widespread. Why not use worms to eat our garbage and transform it into usable addition to our gardens? It’s a win-win situation. It seems to be a banner year for worms. more »
Beyond Words: The Symbolic Language of Plants
In the ancient world, Roman artists used roses to represent Venus, the goddess of love; Egyptian art connected the lily to Isis, the goddess of fertility; and Asian art included lotus flowers to convey beauty. more »
Fleur Cowles The Flower Game: What Ten Flowers Would You Take to a Lonely Island?
Actress Candice Bergen’s list included wisteria and night-blooming jasmine, and she elaborated on her selections: “Flowers to see and smell — by day and night — that bloom underfoot and hang overhead, plus a few insect escorts — butterflies and caterpillars, the odd ladybug — for company” more »