Cocktails from Pittsburgh Bars

The Ultimate Bloody Mary

I usually post cocktails on Fridays for #HappyHourFriday but didn’t get to it this week. Here’s a Sunday Brunch idea that is a whole meal in a cocktail called The Ultimate Bloody Mary. We had this delicious cocktail at Spoonwood Brewing Company. Ingredients: Demitri’s Classic Bloody Mary Mix – tomatoes are the main ingredient of […]

Leaf Mold

Leaf Mold

While leaf mold sounds disgusting, it is awesome for your garden!  It is a very beneficial way of mulching your raised beds. Here are my tips for preparing your raised beds for the fall and the benefits of using leaves which become leaf mold: Tips: 1) If your soil is too compacted, then use a […]

Chipper Shredder

Chipper Shredder

In the fall, we just seem to be overloaded with a lot of plants that we are pulling or trimming back.  We finally purchased a chipper shredder – I love it! Items to Shred: Dry garden waste – don’t want it damp as it may clog the chipper/shredder. Branches, twigs and stems. Leaves and other […]