Each year as springtime unfolds and things begin to green up in the yard, I can count on certain plants to come back. In my little herb garden, one such plant is chives. Each May, along with their dark green leaves, they send up lots of pretty blossoms. And not only are chives attractive, I use them to make a lovely-hued Chive Blossom Vinegar.
It just happens. While shopping you notice a display of plants. You glance over the varieties and think you’d like to take one home. You make it your own and give it a special location and watch it thrive. Before you can refill the watering can you are a bonafide caregiver to an array of living greenery. Keep track of those gorgeous plants in a houseplant journal.Continue Reading
Streptocarpus
I am a houseplant enthusiast from way back. In the mid-1970’s, just starting out as newlyweds, we had more plants than we did furniture. Houseplants were relatively inexpensive and filled in lots of empty places in our apartment. Four decades later, I am still a ‘happy houseplants’ lady but I am not alone!Continue Reading
One of my favorite summer activities is watching hummingbirds. I wait expectantly for their arrival each spring and set out feeders to attract them to my yard and windows. You can make your own hummingbird nectar with this easy recipe that attracts these fascinating, tiny birds who can fly at speeds greater than 33 miles per hour and flap their wings 720 to 5400 times per minute when hovering. A hummingbird flaps its wings up to 70 times per second and its heart rate can reach 1,260 beats per minute.Continue Reading
I have been gathering and cutting hydrangea blooms and brought them in to dry. Some are huge. I had enough for a large vase full for my (newly) painted powder room. I will post about the re-done powder room shortly.Continue Reading