Living - Page 2 of 33 - Fine Gardening
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Farro Salad, Mediterranean-Style
Recently, someone gave me a bag of farro. I have cooked farro, which is a type of wheat berry, as well as kamut and spelt in my past, however not…
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Combine Some Botanicals with Chocolate for Your Valentine
While flowers are the number one choice of gifts for Valentine's Day, chocolate follows as a close second. Instead of a box of store-bought chocolates, why don't you make something…
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Elderberry Syrup on the First Day of February
I love it when happenings in everyday life inspire me to write a blog. This blog's inception came about due to the freezing weather, which caused me to clean out…
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January Ponderings
The cold weather is upon us and we are doing things to keep warm. These winter months are supposed to be a time of respite. What are you doing to…
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Season’s Greenings at the United States Botanic Garden
Yesterday, I went for my annual trek to see the holiday exhibit at the USBG. Fortunately for me and the many other visitors, the Botanic Garden has not been shut…
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Herbal Desserts for the New Year
Recently, at my daughter Lucie's wedding instead of a wedding cake, we had a dessert table. Lucie and Matt decided to have a selection of some favorite desserts, which our…
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Winter Solstice Wedding
The winter holiday season has begun--yesterday was the winter solstice--and today the full cold moon shines bright in the night sky. Yesterday, we celebrated the marriage of my daughter Lucie…
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Garden Fun for Kids in New Orleans
Can't let my recent visit to the Big Easy go by without reporting about two really fun places for kids (both young and old)--if you live there--don't miss these gardens.…
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Longue Vue Gardens in New Orleans
Recently had a taste of the sweet, sunny South--left Maryland in 23-degree weather and arrived in New Orleans to 60 degrees with leaves still on the trees and many plants…
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Awesome Easy Cranberry-Orange Relish
Cranberries are a staple of the Thanksgiving table. I am not one to appreciate a quivery, jelly-like mass. I go for the gusto--texture, flavor and freshness. This is the best…