See my ice dyeing article in the Aug/Sept issue of Quilting Arts.
Category Archives: gardening
Gourd Art
I had a wonderful visit with two local gourd artists, Debbie and Bob Goedde recently for my Telling Your Story column in The Evansville Courier and Press. Here is a link to that article with their story and pictures of … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, gardening, telling your story
Tagged crafts, Debbie and Bob Goedde, gourd art, telling your story
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Our Sweet Juliet
I know. I just can’t stop singing her praises! After pouring my first cup of coffee yesterday, I got dressed (long pants, tshirt, sunhat and Off slathered all over my body) and went down to find our sweet Juliets. It … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, gardening, tomatoes
Tagged dehydrator, dried tomatoes, gardening, peaches
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Cool Blackberry Pops
It sure has been hot here! I remember as a kid, we just loved to hear that guy peddling the bicycle with a refrigerated case on the front yelling, “Popsicle Man.” I’d run inside and ask mom for a few … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, Recipes
Tagged blackberries, blackberry popsicles, gardening, popsicles, Recipes
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Putting Up Our Harvest
I’ve been busy drying tomatoes and putting up our blackberries and blueberries. Before I write more about that, Kristina had asked what the tomatoes look like when they are dried. I’ve never looked at them side by side, and thought … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, preserving, Ramblings, Recipes, tomatoes
Tagged blackberries, blackberry syrup, dried tomatoes, gardening, homemade, preserving, Recipes, tomatoes
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Ode To Our Elm
We got the news today, oh boy – our elm tree is dying of Dutch Elm Disease. As Master Gardeners we thought that was the case, but wanted to get some expert opinions. We met with two different arborists this … Continue reading
Blackberry Jello Recipe
So here is my recipe. So let’s get started! I put blackberries in a sauce pan. I simmered them bringing them to a boil. Then I turned off the heat and gently pushed down on them, releasing more juice. I … Continue reading
Posted in Cooking, gardening, Recipes
Tagged blackberries, blackberry jello, comfort foods, homemade, homemade jello
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Blackberries are us
Our blackberries are coming on fast and furious now! What to do with all of this fruit? Well, the first thing I make is a cobbler. In case you are just joining us, here is my recipe. Then there are … Continue reading
Rainy Day Activities
Well, it finally rained! I’ve never wanted rain so badly in my whole life (I may be exaggerating a bit). Dave and I harvested at the church garden yesterday morning instead of today. We thought it might be a tad … Continue reading
Posted in gardening, Ramblings
Tagged CSA, feeding the hungry, gardening, Potters Wheel, rainy days, Soup Kitchens, Stonewall Farms, United Caring Shelters
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It’s Drying Time Again
Well, it’s that time of the year. The tomatoes are really starting to ripen so I’ve got the dehydrator going. For information on our dehydrator see this post. As I mentioned there, I sure wish I would have bought the … Continue reading
Lavender Bud Denuding
Today I harvested the rest of the Provence and the second Grosso plant. Two more Grosso plants and I will be done with this year’s lavender harvest. I love the smell of lavender in the house. As I was getting … Continue reading
