Dec 6, 2014 | Lifestuff
Here’s another reason to plant herbs: they are perfect for creating quick and elegant centerpieces. Here are some ideas for creating a lovely table using herbs: Pick several small sprigs of herbs and tie them into bundles with a thin piece of raffia or ribbon....
Nov 24, 2014 | Lifestuff
I think that the main reason people kill indoor plants is poor watering practices. Many people are prone to watering too little or too much, and these extremes kill plants. Here’s how to water a houseplant well: 1. Be sure that there is a deep saucer or a tray under...
Nov 11, 2014 | Lifestuff
First time homeowners, or house renters for that matter, will need a few basics for their yard and garden, even if they don’t do all of the landscape work themselves. For the holidays or for a housewarming, here are my suggestions for the perfect gifts for anyone with...
Nov 4, 2014 | Lifestuff
My four words on the fourth of November are about growing a garden festival on Cape Cod. Yes, I realize that many readers of this blog are not on the Cape, but I ask you to consider that a regional festival organized around people sharing their gardens might be as...
Nov 2, 2014 | Lifestuff
The Florida Orange Juice Growers marketed their product using the phrase “Orange Juice: It’s not just for breakfast anymore.” and this was a catchy slogan that people recognized nationwide. Someone once said that for every trend, however, there is a...
Oct 24, 2014 | Lifestuff
One of my favorite books is titled Start Where You Are: A Guide to Compassionate Living (Shambhala Classics) It’s written by Pema Chodran who is described as ” a Buddhist nun for regular folks.” As we frequently see, however, the wisdom from one...
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