Fruits Sow and Grow

Plant and Grow Peaches

While we planted our Reliance Peach Tree back in May 2012, the first year that I got decent sized peaches was in 2015.  It is common for fruit trees to take between 3 and 5 years to bear a sizable crop so you have to be patient!  When we hit the 5 year mark this year, we […]

Recipes

Spring Salads

As the season unfolds, I include different veggies in my salad.  In the spring, I like to include: 1) different types of lettuce, 2) sliced sugar snaps, snow peas, scallions / pearl onions,  3) shredded radish and kohlrabi and 4) tomatoes and cucumbers (when available).  Depending on my mood or what is available, I might add […]

Other Bloom Ideas

Flowers at Phipps

While we previously chatted about the butterflies at Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, you can’t have butterflies without vibrant flowers!  These pictures just capture some of the blooms that are showcased at Phipps! If you need some seed ideas for flowers that attract butterflies, just click on the link.