by Daisy | Aug 26, 2011 | Crafts, Woodworking
A place to sit is what turns your garden into a destination, a place to linger, a respite from the daily grind. Seating transforms your yard into a parklike oasis where you can soak in the beauty of what you’ve labored to create. It also allows you to seat your...
by Daisy | Aug 24, 2011 | Main Dishes, Recipes
Gado-gado is an Indonesian dish of vegetables covered with a seasoned peanut sauce. It’s very versatile because you can use whatever fresh vegetables you have on hand, although cabbage, particularly nappa cabbage, bean sprouts, green beans, bitter melon (seeds...
by Daisy | Aug 22, 2011 | Crafts, Earth-Friendly
Easy Garden Lanterns Whether you’re planning a garden party or looking for a way to add ambiance to everyday, garden lanterns are THE way to add just the right twinkle of warmth and illumination to your outdoor space. And when they’re this easy and fun, you may have...
by Daisy | Aug 17, 2011 | Crafts, Knitting
Having grown up on a steady diet of Peanuts, I can’t help but see Charlie Brown’s shirt in this pattern. It’s a simple, knit and purl, good-for-beginners cloth. Good Grief! Knitted Dishcloth Yarn: Lily Sugar ‘n Cream (or any worsted weight...
by Daisy | Aug 12, 2011 | Beginner Gardens, Garden
One of my favorite early childhood memories is searching for acorn cups for the little creatures who inhabited the imaginary world in the woods behind my house. I dug caves for them under the moss and built “log” cabins and fences out of twigs. I won’t say how long...
