Perennials for Zone 6B If you garden in Zone 6B (like much of Western Pennsylvania), you know how valuable it is to have perennials that don’t quit blooming. While many plants give you a few weeks of color, a handful of reliable favorites will flower from early summer straight through fall with very little maintenance. […]
Strawberries From Our Greenhouse: Our Early‑Season Secret: Growing strawberries is one of the highlights of our gardening year, but growing them inside the greenhouse takes things to a whole different level. These big, quirky, early berries are the result — and honestly, they’re some of the most fun to harvest. Why We Grow Strawberries
⚠️ Important Note for Electric Foot Soakers If you’re using an electric foot spa or heated foot bath, always check the manufacturer’s instructions before adding Epsom salts, baking soda, or essential oils. Some units can be damaged by salts or oils, and using them may void the warranty. Epsom Salt, Baking Soda & Essential Oils
The Powerful Benefits of Manuka Honey: Manuka honey has become one of the most talked‑about natural remedies thanks to its unusually high levels of MGO — the compound responsible for its strong antibacterial and healing properties. A spoonful a day can support your throat, your skin, and even your digestive system. Manuka honey is different
We grow these Mighty Mini Cherry Tomatoes in our Aerogarden (Harvest model). We use one pod in the Harvest model at a time, so the tomato plant has plenty of room to grow and produce more fruit. Once they start, they don’t stop — the plants keep flowering and producing tomatoes for months. A few
My Book Review of Murder Creek by Jeff Kerr: My rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Publication Year 2024 This was my first book I read this year, actually in many many years. A murder mystery: who done it: crime: fiction: Summary: When County Deputy Adam Cash gets a call, there’s been a murder, he starts the investigation. He
“Common sense is like deodorant. The people who need it most never use it.”— Unknown
“Happiness often sneaks in through a door you didn’t know you left open.” — John Barrymore
A woman sends a text to her husband: Wife: “Honey, after seeing your girlfriend Valerie, don’t forget to buy BREAD on your way home from work.” Husband: “Who is Valerie?” Wife: “Nobody. I just wanted you to answer, to have confirmation you saw my text.” Husband: “But I’m with Valerie right now. I thought you
The daffodils in our front yard are finally blooming, and they’re always the first little burst of color that tells me spring is really on its way. They pop up so confidently, even when the weather can’t decide what it wants to do. The crocuses are just as eager. They’re brave enough to push right
