Updating a faded fence with black stain made a huge impact.
Painting our barn blue
We’ve been talking about painting our “barn” (read: gigantic shed) for over a year now
Planting Zinnias
Last fall I pulled out all the daylilies that were planted at the end of our driveway to make way for new plantings in the spring. I planned to fill the space with Limelight Hydrangeas then Covid-19 happened and I began thinking that these flower beds should be filled with flowers that would bring a … Read More
Adding a centerpiece to a patio table with umbrella
We have two tables with umbrellas on our patio at the back of our house. It’s a very sunny patio near the pool so having an umbrella gives us a break from the sun when needed. I’ve always struggled with eating and socializing at a table with a pole in the middle of it and … Read More
How to force forsythia and other blooming tree branches
When I’m impatient for winter to end I like to hurry the season along a little by bringing a little spring into my house. I do this by cutting some branches from different trees in our yard. Forcing is the process of causing a plant to flower before its natural season. The process is easy … Read More
HOMEMADE CRUSHED RED PEPPER
These crushed red peppers are so easy to make and taste much better than store-bought. Photo credit: Crate and Barrel Spicy food is my jam. My sister, Deedee, also likes her food on the spicy side. Last summer while visiting my sister, she introduced me to her home-grown, homemade crushed red peppers. It was then … Read More