Purple hull peas are a staple on every southern table. Most often slow cooked with a bit of meat fat, and served up with a huge slice of cornbread. Peas have so much more potential than a side dish and are a great component added to a dip or appetizer. The French are famous for…Continue Reading “Summer Succotash”
A seasonal fresh flower arrangement is the perfect compliment to any home’s interior. Creating your very own custom arrangement may seem like a daunting task, but by following this simple three-step method; you will have camera ready arrangments on standby. MATERIALS: Fresh cut flowers and foliage Garden sheers or sharp scissors Twine or rubber band…Continue Reading “Flower Arranging”
Rusty, old tin is a common sight when traveling down any country road in the South. Each piece of tin has a unique patina created from years of wear and tear from the elements. I am especially drawn to pieces that are painted or are extra rusty. To add a patriotic element to your holiday…Continue Reading “Rustic Tin Stars”
PROJECT: TRANSPLANTING NATIVE FERNS The woodlands of the American South are teaming with multiple varieties of native flora that thrive in the hot, humid climate. Among this impressive list of plants, are many species of fern. Ferns are a vascular plant that reproduces via spores and does not produce flowers or seeds. There are currently…Continue Reading “Transplanting Native Ferns”
PROJECT: FAIRY GARDEN TERRARIUM Fairies. The legend of these magical woodland beings has been a subject of fascination for children and adults alike for centuries. Champions of nature and good fortune, fairies are a welcome guest anywhere they chose to appear. However, they can be very elusive and require a bit of coaxing to…Continue Reading “Fairy Garden Terrarium”
PROJECT: RAISED PLANTING BEDS Just a few short months ago I found myself in this very predicament. Grown tired of the uncertainties associated with planting directly into the plowed earth, it was time to make a change. Ultimately, a raised garden bed seemed to fit best for me. I must admit that the notion of…Continue Reading “Build A Planting Bed”