Prayers Blog Posts
Why Plant Seeds in the Fall
Why do I plant seeds in the Fall for Spring and Summer flowers? I don’t want my seeds germinating in the Fall, but I do want to give them a period of stratification. What is stratification?
A Cloud of Butterflies
Out of my kitchen window, I notice butterflies flitting in and out of the late summer flowers in full bloom. I dash out with my camera in hand to snap a few of these miracles landing here and there, but I’m so distracted by their colors, sizes, and industry, that I can’t concentrate on just one shot!
Lemon Saffron Cupcakes
I partially made up a cake recipe (I made cupcakes) to celebrate the end of summer and served them for a special small gathering. Lemon brightens up any occasion. And if you include a touch of exotic saffron, the floral notes will tickle the back of your tongue for sure!
Set the Stage
My twelve-year-old granddaughter has been busy setting the stage, especially her desk, for school to start. We receive face-time calls from her almost every day with a running commentary on the welfare of her two dogs, one illusive cat, and her new favorite pet, a gecko! We savor these phone calls and hope they never end, but who am I kidding?! Teenage years are right around the corner. But I digress!
September Garden Checklist
September is the start of the most intensive work in the Texas garden. If you put the work in from September through November, your plants will happily weather winter and rejoice once spring returns!
Apophenia, Seeing Meaningful Patterns
I learned a new word this week, apophenia, “seeing meaningful patterns in randomness (Webster).”
Crockpot Pulled Pork
School is in full swing and I’m all about sharing quick and easy recipes, so break out the crockpot and let’s cook low, slow, forget-about-it, flavorful family dinners. One of my nieces shared this recipe with me.
Footsteps Passing Through
Summer with all its vacations and visitors passing through is ending. Our thoughts are transitioning to Fall, even though the thermometer says otherwise!
Revisit Composting
Part of transitioning from summer to fall is the influx of new neighbors. Inevitably the question asked is, "How do you get flowers to grow in Tx?" My answer is always soil, soil, soil! There is a huge difference between soil and dirt. Dirt is what your home comes...
I Miss You!
I received the kindest note from a dear friend. She remembered that my sister Chris’ first anniversary of her passing was fast approaching. I want to share her form of remembrance and condolence with you.