Non Toxic Gardening
It was overwhelming, that trip I took to the big-box store.Upon entry, I was smacked with towering shelves of toxic weed killer.So, I decided to find something less harmful, but strong enough to do the job.Here is my recipe for non-toxic weed k…
Building a Better Rose Garden
I’ve had a love affair with roses since I was a little girl, when I used to help my dad take care of the rosebushes in our Southern California front yard. Now that I have my own garden with more than 40 rosebushes, I’ve learned that adding a few ordi…
Paper Towels: I Love To Hate-To-Love Them
Paper Towels. I love them, I hate them. As an avid environmentalist, I cringe as I still find myself falling back on this bulky monthly staple, and besides, I don't want to be a typical American "weirdly obsessed with the paper towel." …
The Art of Gardening
Above is a shot of the my first peony bloom of the season. I love it against the silver of the lamb's ear. It seems the more I work in my garden, the more I am inspired and energized to create more of my flower art.I realize that the long m…
On Being a Minimalist and Still Enjoying a Cozy Home
I've been reading a lot about minimalism, but as a middle-aged woman, I'm finding it increasingly difficult to connect with the minimalist websites and blogs emerging from a younger generation.Don't get me wrong - I greatly admire the millennials and…