Phipps Spring Flower Show 2024

Lemon, Lime and Apple Flavored Water

I am a little late joining the flavored water craze!  I guess it is better late than never.    Here are the ingredients for our first flavored water: 1/2 lemon sliced thin 1/2 lime sliced thin 1/2 apple cut quatered water ice We liked this drink so much it became our second batch as well.  I think it is […]

The Garden at Mission San Diego de Alcala

Last week Alan and I went to San Diego for my work conference and spent the weekend enjoying the sights.  This post is about our visit to the Mission San Diego de Alcala and the gardens.  This Mission is celebrating its 250th year! Hope you enjoy the Mission Garden. . .         […]

Vegetable and Fruit Gardens at Phipps

I recently went to Phipps Conservatory in Pittsburgh and checked out their gardens of veggies and fruit.  First of all, take a look at the large grape arbor above.  It’s very impressive!  I’m hoping it inspires us to start growing grapes next Spring.  Since grapes are perennials, I need to figure out where their forever […]