Brens’ Rustic Italian Meatloaf Meal

Italian MeatLoaf Dinner You know, true Italian cooking is basically using what you have on hand.  FRESH and usually out of the garden used to create a fabulous meal to put on the table for the family is my favorite way of cooking.  With that in mind, there is no wonder why I am a big fan of [...]

David Fishman: Giving Garden Artist a new spin!

I first came in contact with Mr. Fishman on Facebook after his profile was highlighted in my ‘friends suggestion’ application.  Of course I emailed him commenting on his fabulous Hosta Gardens that were featured on his Facebook network album.   Little did I know he was more then just a gardener who enjoyed playing in the [...]

SunRise in my neck of the woods…..

She rises in the spring very slowly almost as if anticipating clouds filled with showers. (click image for more) I have a sad feeling it is all going to change by the end of the Holiday weekend.  Our forecast includes temperatures way above normal that will rush the spring blooms along.   It isn’t uncommon to [...]

Mini-Gardening Finds

On my recent visit to Hoens’ Greenhouse in Holland Ohio I was impressed with their selection and creative presentation of the current trend in mini-gardening.  Hoens’ gives Fairy Gardening a whole new meaning. Little cottages and little pathways for someone with a big heart for gardening. Wonderful selection to create the perfect Mini-Garden. You know [...]

Spring Break

Images taken at Black Diamond Nursery in Perryburg, Ohio It was a rainy cold Sunday when I shared this warm Spring break images. Spring Changes so quickly in Ohio – Trying to snap it as it blooms.  I hope you enjoyed this quick Spring Break!

Hoen’s Greenhouse far from suc-ky

On a cool but very Midwest early spring Friday I headed up to one of my favorite greenhouses to be inspired.  Hoens’ Greenhouse was far from a disappointment when I walked into spring upon arrive to their location. The color choice for these succulents was far from unnoticed.  I love the selection and the trendy [...]

Tomato Canning Day August 2007

*Note that this is a blog entry from my first blog shared in August of 2007. Today was the day to do some old fashion ‘hot bath method’ canning. Not only did I have a full bushel of fresh tomatoes from my veggie garden, it was a cool breezy day in my neck of the [...]