During the drought you might be watering your lawn thinking that will help your trees at the same time. Unfortunately, that's not going to help your trees much. They have different water needs than the lawn. Well-established trees are worth saving more than your lawn. That's because a lawn can be reseeded and come back within a year. … [Read more...]
Are You a Hipster?
Probably not. I kept hearing about "hipsters" on a recent visit to Houston. I asked my 20-something daughter and son for a definition. They came up with some things that confused me at first. Here's what they said.1. cares about the environment2. is well educated3. keeps up with politics4. likes to wear vintage clothes from resale shops5. … [Read more...]
25 Things Older Kids Can Do This Summer that Teach Them Life Skills
Older kids can have fun this summer without a lot of money. There's more to do than just work on that tan! They can learn some life skills that they can actually use. They can broaden their scope to learn about others and give a helping hand to those in need. And they can chalk up some good activities to list on their college applications! 1. … [Read more...]
BLT Bites, Dip, Salad or Bruschetta; All Delicious
Maybe you've seen these cute BLT appetizers with the flavors of a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich, or better yet, you've tasted them! They are so easy to pick up and pop in your mouth for a great burst of flavors. They are not totally easy to make though, especially hollowing out the cherry tomatoes. Here are some tips to make the process … [Read more...]
DIY Earth Boxes from 5-Gallon Buckets
I'm putting this up again because it's prime gardening time. Have you seen "Earth Boxes" sold as self-watering planters? They work well, but they are pricey (starting at about $33 for the small ones). Here's an easy DIY version that is quite a bit cheaper. Save some money on your water bill and cut down on your watering chores at the same time! … [Read more...]
HugelKultur! Gardening Without Water
HugelKultur! Hugelculture! Everyone is talking about hugelkultur. Well, some people anyway. What the heck is it? It's an old way of having a garden that you never, I repeat, never, have to water. This is great for drought-prone areas. Impossible? Not if you do it right. The basic idea is to use a fallen tree and cover it with soil. Then … [Read more...]
Savory Radish Crostini Appetizers
Red radishes pack a lot of peppery crunch in salads and wraps. They are usually pretty inexpensive, but if you grow them yourself you get to pick them at their peak of flavor. Picked when they are small they are not as peppery. Here is a yummy recipe for crostini that is so simple. You just spread Boursin garlicky cream cheese on slices of … [Read more...]
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