by Daisy | Jan 22, 2010 | Conversation, Fencepost
Confession: I’ve never been very successful growing stout little plants from seed indoors. They germinate well and seem happy but never look like those brick house-looking dynamos from the nursery. I have a cool bulb and a warm bulb, a fan, etc., etc., but the...
by Daisy | Jan 20, 2010 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
This past summer I grew three bottle gourds from a plant I bought impulsively at the garden center after none of the gourd seeds I planted germinated. I thought three gourds wasn’t much of a yield from so much vine, but I was happy with my three gourds and put...
by Daisy | Jan 19, 2010 | Handyman Skills, Household
I thought I’d share some of the scintillating facts I’ve picked up about firewood since we started heating with a wood stove. I say that intending a bit of sarcasm, but the truth is I really do find this stuff way too interesting. Here we go: 1. While...
by Ivory Soap | Jan 16, 2010 | Uncategorized
“That subject has been done a lot, but never in that way.” There were two words in that sentence, spoken by my super-experienced agent, that made me want to jump up and down and call all my friends. “…that way.” Meaning, MY way. Meaning,...
by Daisy | Jan 15, 2010 | Recipes, Snacks & Sides
Truly an awesome dish. Much requested at the holiday table, but too good to save for special occasions. This recipe has no added sugar. Pray the Miniature Marshmallow Consortium and Brown Sugar & Pecan Board don’t take this personally. They are very...
