Let’s talk about the effects of shorter days and the lack of vitamin D. SAD – seasonal affective disorder – is VERY real and has prevented me from getting out in the garden. Now that the weather is better, so…
The summer garden is bittersweet in SE TX. If the heat doesn’t beat us, severe weather will. If it’s not either of those, it’s the bugs. In this video I am battling the heat AND the bugs in the summer…
Today is March 3rd, Sunday, March 3rd. And it’s a beautiful sunny day. And we are done, I think, with freezes so I’m ready for spring planting! I live in zone 9A. In Houston, Texas, actually Cypress which is a…
We’ve been talking about starting a garden in the last few videos so I thought I’d go back to the very beginning and show you how to start a low cost no dig garden the smart & easy way. It’s…
How much does it cost to start a garden? Gardening doesn’t have to be expensive or hard or even time consuming. Some of the items we buy may be a small upfront investment but there are ways to start a…
There are times when we have to make hard decisions in the garden and in life. This is an example of having to UNDO some of the hard work put into the garden so that it could actually thrive. Just…
Who doesn’t love a great gallery wall? They are a great way to show your love for family, travel, art, or anything else you love. Sometimes the trendy super curated gallery walls all over the interwebs are just not feasible….
Piccata sauce is all about flavor! The typical sauce is made with just 4 ingredients – butter, lemon juice, capers, and white wine. Well you need the pasta of course, but the chicken is completely optional. You can’t get more…
Welcome to my kitchen! This video is long overdue. I’ve designed quite a few kitchens in my career but I was most challenged when I needed a change in my own kitchen. It was 2015 and we’d just moved into…
Gardening offers numerous benefits, including improving physical health, promoting mental well-being, contributing to a healthier environment, increasing social connections, and providing a source of fresh, organic produce. It also fosters a sense of accomplishment by nurturing plants and witnessing their…