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Raising Kids Right
By Rebecca Teti
Monday: Parenting
(Join each day's Coffee Talk discussion: Mon: Parenting; Tues: Open Forum; Wed: NFP; Thu: Marriage; Fri: Education; Sat/Sun: Changing Roles)
Terrible toddlers? Trying teens? Something in between? This weekly forum is the spot to share your questions and struggles about all things related to parenthood.
Please join us!
Carry on with parenting topics, please, but I have a Coffee Talk question for you. Besides technical fixes such as comments notification and the like, are there better topics for Coffee Talk? For example, what about a weekly "what did you hear?" to discuss the Sunday Gospel and the homilies we heard about it? What about a weekly "Good News" asking people to share good deeds they observed or happy news they've received? Other ideas? The Catholic Digest subscriber base is broader than the old Faith & Family one & I'd like to entice some new regulars. How attached are you to the current topics?
Ever wonder why your neighbours like to interfere in your parenting? I do. Since whwn is it their business that I let my seven amd six year old play out front? How old were your kids when you let them play with minimal supervision with the neighbourhood kids?
I started letting my son play alone in our fenced-in backyard last summer, when he was 4.5. (I checked on him every couple of minutes from the windows.) This year I let him play alone in the front yard briefly, for only a couple of minutes at a time, if I need to go inside to make a cup of coffee or something like that.
Rebecca, I like both your ideas. I especially like the Good News idea. These days it seems there isn't enough positive news. I still like the old topics but I think you could switch it up as long as there is still the open forum which covers anything that someone may wish to discuss. Unknown: My 4th child is 3.5 and runs through my front and back yards with the older kids with minimum supervision from me. However, I am very fortunate to have a neighborhood full of kids so he can do this and he's only out there if he's with an older sibling. (which is usually the 7 year old) I am going to assume that you know your neighborhood and street and therefore can assess what is ok for your children. Nosy neighbors will always exist and we have to parent the way we see fit regardless. Allow your children their freedom. If we were to constantly shelter our children from all potential harm they would never leave our wombs!
unknown, I have had the same problems in the neighborhood I moved to 3 years ago. There aren't a lot of young kids here, and there is one woman who calls me whenever my kids are in front. We have 3 acres, and only a fence around the pool, we have a huge horsehoe driveway in front that connects to a side driveway and blacktop area around back where the garage is. My kids ride bikes, scooters, little motorized cars on the driveways, they never go near the street (which is not busy and is not a through street) and I still get the calls, "Are you are your children are in the front yard?" Um, yeah, thanks, I knew that... My kids are now 13, 10, 7 and 4, and they are always out there together, I know they are just fine. Trust your own instinct and just respond kindly to the neighbors. And Rebecca, I think if you had the previous information that has been shared about NFP in some sort of searchable archive, you could replace that day with one of your other topics, they all sound interesting. I am not suggesting NFP is not an important topic, but for the past few years, it seems the questions and answers are all pretty much the same from week to week and could be shared through an online resource of past shared info. I do miss the housekeeping topic, although I guess we can find that elsewhere, I just liked getting the ideas from the knowledgeable women who used to make up this group.
One vote for the Sunday readings and homilies here.
Maybe combine Marriage/NFP and Parenting/Education to make room for other topics on 2 of those days? Also, since there aren't other blog posts happening here, it seems like these don't necessarily need to be weekly posts - couldn't you just post each topic once, and then we could all respond in the comments forever? Or would that get too long/unwieldy?
Thanks for the feedback. No decisions yet, just thinking about it and wondering what YOU would like to see. We could bring back housekeeping, for sure. I was convinced women entering their 40s would want to talk about perimenopause and menopause as much as those in childbearing years want to talk about NFP, and that there's increased need for a forum for the ethical and emotional issues surrounding taking care of aging parents -- but that hasn't gotten any traction, so I'm prepared to dump that as a topic.
Rebecca, you've gotten good feedback so far regarding forum topics. Would politics be too risky and too tempting for our resident troll? I'd find it interesting. It does seem like you could stop the weekend-specific forum, since that seems to get very little action. I wonder if your homilies idea could somehow be combined with a questions of faith theme? But as long as you keep the Open Forum I will be happy. :)
I am just now letting my kids (9&5) play out front, with me checking on them every 15 mins or so. We live in a gated community and they have strict instructions to stay away from the street and not talk to anyone (aside from our known neighbors on each side) or leave the yard without my permission. If my 9y/o comes in, the 5 y/o has to come in, too. I don't believe my 5 y/o is old enough to make safe decisions, outside, by herself.
Jeanne, I think the comment board is slow because the newer format is simply not as user-friendly when it comes to leaving comments & following up on specific topics. As Rebecca Teti commented earlier, they are working on that. Honesty, I find the troll thing insulting, too...but I think people are at a loss when it comes to some of your comments & accusations. I've found that the women (& a few men) who post here are fairly broad-based when it comes to the differences in our families, how we live out our Faith in our daily lives, how we educate our children, what our interests are, etc. Over & above those differences, our common Catholic Faith unites us. I think it is safe to say that most of us who post here do so not because we are seeking friendship but because we enjoy the various & diverse input of women with whom we share a love for the Catholic Faith. I don't agree with the opinions of all who post here, nor am I required to...but I can do so in charity. I am sure that I have posted things that others don't agree with. I know of at least one time that I unintentionally hurt someone's feelings...for which I apologized. On the flip-side...I've also appreciated & benefited from the comments & advice of many who've posted here over the past few years. I am truly sorry that you feel the way you do about those who use this forum. Praying that God grants you His peace that we all desire. God bless--
Jeanne - Those who see no need for this comment board are under no obligation to participate in the discussions here.
Jeanne, I think we'd all agree that virtual, online 'relationships' are no substitute for real, in-the-flesh, human interactions. That being said, we can't assume that all who post here are fortunate enough to have faithful Catholic friends whom they can go to for input, advice, venting, etc. Even for those who do have such friends, some may prefer an open (& anonymous) forum with more diverse opinions & varying points of view. Although those who post here may not fit the traditional definition of 'friendship', there is no reason that discussions here can't occur in both honesty & charity. If some need to vent, so be it. I think the confessional is for the confessing our sins, not venting (which often has to do more with our frustration with the faults of others rather than our own faults).
In full disclosure, I deleted a lot of comments that no longer made sense once another editor had deleted what were apparently a bunch of Jeanne in Tampa's comments (which I didn't see). So there's a gap. I sincerely apologize to Jeanne that "troll" hurt your feelings and to the general audience if you've been scandalized by my letting "troll" stand. I don't consider it insulting because it has nothing to do with fairy tale trolls (ugly, clumsy, stupid -- that WOULD be insulting). It comes from "trolling" which comes from "patroling," meaning hanging out in search of.... In internet slang it has come to mean someone trolling for arguments in comment boxes -- a person who comes to a comment box not to dialogue but to tell people off or take over the conversation with off-topic, or deliberately inflammatory remarks. Nothing worse is implied!
Jeanne, On an unrelated topic...I meant to ask how the foster/adoption process is going with the child(ren) you've posted about becoming part of your family in the past?? I hope all is well in that respect! -- I think most people who post here do so in good faith that other posters (whom they don't necessarily consider personal friends) are being honest & genuine in what they say.
Thanks Rebecca. Please feel free to delete anything I've posted that would no longer make sense due to them being in response to deleted posts. I appreciate your clarification on the troll term. I know the patrolling definition is the usage that is intended...it is just sad to see that occur. I feel bad that these discussions have gone in the direction that they have. God bless--
Jeanne, since it seems that you really dislike this forum - then could you kindly remove yourself from it and let the rest of us have some peace in being able to get advice from other people? It seems to be upsetting you and that is not good. You say you are getting sick- so stay away and stay well. Back away from it and chat with your friends in Florida. Rebecca - I do think the comment boards are useful and would like to see them continue.
Patricia, believe me, we've been trying to politely engage on any positive topic for years at F&F; the response is invariably like you've gotten - yelling, insulting fury. So long-time denizens here just tend to call "troll" so as to prevent people wasting time and comment-thread space trying to add some rationality and to try to help people not take the insults (like accusing hurting women of causing their husbands to be abusive or of being rotten mothers or people that no one would want to be irl friends with) personally or as representative of what normal people think.
Rebecca, is there any way that regulars could register and comments by unregistered users would be posted after moderator approval? Approve email addresses and allow people to use their real name or "anon" after that? Anything? The constant attacks on this forum and the people who participate has gotten really, really old.
I like the idea of combining a few of the weekly forums that seem to get little or no comments. I do not know how other ladies are faring in the "change of life" roller coaster, but apart from a book, and lots of prayer and a few years, I don't really want to talk about it each week, because I'm in the middle of it...ditto for the sandwich generation forum--I have to raise my kids as well as caring for my Mum, so I don't really want to spend my *fun* time reading/complaining about it.... I second {third?} the idea of having people sign in with e-mails, so that if there is a problem with someone continually making cruel and unnecessary comments/insults/taking everything off-topic, they can be blocked. I grow weary of having to read through someone's angry stream-of-conscience messages, and have only been here once in the last month. I miss the great people who give awesome advice: Patricia, Anna, Danielle M., Claire {and others} but my on-line time is very short, and I don't want to waste it...thank you for improving it any way you can, Rebecca!
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Self-Reliant Gardening Tips for Spring 3/18/2013 9:31:00 AM This spring become more self-reliant by planting herbs in pots, building raised garden beds, creating a worm composting bin and making your own fence paint. These gardening tips for spring will have you anticipating sunny days. Donate Excess Produce to Food Pantries 2/28/2013 4:23:00 PM Practice zero-waste gardening by donating your garden's excess produce to local food pantries or other community organizations. Organic Gardening: From Seed to Table in Your Backyard 2/28/2013 2:37:00 PM Organic gardening connects us with the earth and produces good-for-you food. How to Grow Citrus Trees from Seed 2/19/2013 11:47:00 AM Grow your own beautiful houseplants from citrus seeds. Growing citrus trees from seed is easy, fun and, best of all, free. Easy Herbs to Grow Outdoors 2/5/2013 3:41:00 PM Stop paying high prices for poor-quality herbs at the grocery store. Grow your own instead! Setting Intentions: Starting Our Garden 1/29/2013 8:52:00 AM Guest blogger Elise Roth Edwards and her family plan for spring gardening and growing food. Reader Poll: Which Culinary Garden Would You Be Interested in Growing? 1/21/2013 12:44:00 PM Cast your vote for which culinary garden you'd be most interested in learning how to grow. Miss Kale: One Girl's Bumpy Journey to Becoming an Urban Farmer 1/14/2013 12:32:00 PM Guest blogger Kathleen Gasperini documents her journey to becoming a successful urban farmer in Los Angeles. Grow Mushrooms for Better Garden Soil 1/11/2013 4:36:00 PM Grow mushrooms to help improve garden soil. The Herb Shop Owners Who Inspired Me to Start My Blog 12/11/2012 2:50:00 PM In the summer of 2008, one guest blogger started reading Rosemary's Sampler, an herb blog by two of her two favorite sisters from Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and was inspired to start writing her own blog: Lemon Verbena Lady's Herb Garden. Gardening with Children in the Summertime 7/26/2012 12:14:06 PM What is more fun than digging in the dirt? Or better yet, playing in the mud? Our guest blogger Marguerite Dunne muses about gardening with children and how wonderful it is to introduce them to this fun and beneficial pastime. (There's always something to do in the garden!) Garden Giveaway: Growing Calendula From Seed 7/24/2012 5:06:00 PM Calendula is an easy flower to grow. Plant in full sun flower beds, containers, and vegetable and herb gardens. The Herbal Artist: 3 Flowers for Skin Care 7/20/2012 11:18:55 AM Pamper yourself with herbal skin care tips. These three flowers lend themselves to fragrant homemade skin-care products that work great, are easy to make and are cost effective. Fairy Gardening: Making Mud Pies and More 7/19/2012 5:06:41 PM Discover delightful garden projects for kids. The author of the Fairy House Handbook shows you how to make fabulous fairy creations out of mud. Herbal Travels: Visiting Gardens During My Herbal Vacation 7/15/2012 9:25:00 PM Sit back with your favorite herbal beverage and join the Lemon Verbena Lady as she travels from Canada to Europe and back to the United States visiting gardens and checking items off her herbal bucket list. Rumex Acetosa: Growing Sour Sorrel 7/4/2012 5:24:23 PM Add sorrel to your kitchen garden to grow a super healthy green for salads, soups and side dishes. Portulaca Oleracea: Growing Garden Purslane 6/22/2012 8:50:10 PM Eating purslane greens provides a rich source of essential omega-3 fatty acids to reduce inflammation, boost heart health and lower triglycerides that cause stroke, heart attack, fatty liver and pancreatitis. Green your health with purslane! Homemade Baby Food Recipes 6/20/2012 9:43:00 AM Making your own baby food not only saves you money but allows you control over what's in your baby's food. Get started—and find out just how easy it is—with these homemade baby food recipes. The Herbal Artist: Every Herbalist Should Have a Backyard Beehive 6/14/2012 12:24:01 PM Herbalists can benefit greatly from tending a backyard beehive in their garden. Learn why every herbalist should consider keeping bees and how to go about it. Celebrating the 2012 Herb of the Year: 5 Favorite Roses 6/11/2012 7:15:40 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady has been enjoying the 2012 Herb of the Year, the rose, in her garden. In this post, she shares her five favorite roses and instructions for how to make a delectable Rose Petal Jam. Building Fairy Gardens For Kids 6/6/2012 10:17:54 AM One guest blogger loves building fairy houses for kids and with kids. She never ceases to be amazed at their instinct for this activity. They see things in nature to use and create with that we could never imagine. Check out some fairy garden ideas from the brightest children. 5 Herb Container Garden Favorites 5/31/2012 9:33:35 AM The Herbalista's container garden is planted and almost ready for harvesting. Check out her five favorite herbs to grow in an herb container garden. The Herbal Artist: 3 Annual Herbs for Stress Relief 5/30/2012 3:11:39 PM Reduce stress with these three fabulous annuals. These herbs for stress relief are easy to grow and can help treat other health ailments. Toxic Chemicals Found in Gardening Products 5/16/2012 12:22:49 PM A new study from the Ecology Center found traces of lead, cadmium, BPA, phthalates and hazardous flame retardants in gardening products—and that chemicals in hoses leach into water. Garden Giveaway: So Many Basils, So Little Time 5/16/2012 12:07:00 PM Don't get stuck growing just one kind of basil. Try one of these basils for extra flavor and fragrance. 6 Recipes for Homemade Salad Dressings 5/15/2012 4:40:51 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares six recipes for homemade salad dressings, including favorites like Ranch, Caesar and Thousand Island. Get Kids Gardening with Vertical Garden Kits 5/14/2012 12:18:36 PM Mighty Fine Gardens' vertical garden kits provide families with a way to teach their children the value of outdoor time and of making healthy choices with food. Encouraging Volunteer Plants in the Herb Garden 5/2/2012 2:57:34 PM Herbs will reseed all over the garden as volunteer plants if you let them. Garden Giveaway: Growing Cutting Leaf Celery 5/2/2012 2:37:00 PM Once you have this herb in your garden, you will never be without cutting leaf celery. It's a perfect container plant to grow close by the kitchen door. Enjoy the Health Benefits of Cilantro All Year Long 5/2/2012 12:53:13 PM Say cheers to the health benefits of cilantro. Small-Space Garden Projects 4/27/2012 4:37:42 PM Although most of us would love a lush landscape or garden, in reality, few of us have the time, space or other resources available to maintain one. Whether you're short on space or short on time, these small space garden The Herbal Artist: When and How to Harvest Herbs from Garden 4/18/2012 10:32:57 AM Gather herbs for crafting herbal remedies with our expert help. We share basic guidelines for determining the appropriate time of year to harvest each part of a plant and teach you how to harvest herbs from gardens. Changing Whole Cityscapes into Gardens, Just a Few Steps from Everyone's Kitchen 4/12/2012 12:23:19 PM My Mobilegro invention is much more than the next new innovative home gardening product to hit the market. Garden Giveaway: Grow Chervil, the Sweet Spring Herb 4/11/2012 12:16:00 PM Grow chervil this spring for a mild gourmet flavor. Herb Catalogs: Ready, Set, and Plant Those Herbs, Part 1 4/10/2012 3:46:00 PM Lemon Verbena Lady is anxious to get planting new herbs in her herb garden. She explores the wonderful world of herb plant catalogs both in print and online in three installments because there is just so much herbal information to pass along! Gardening with a Black Thumb: Lettuce and Herb Container Gardening 4/9/2012 6:52:41 AM Guest blogger Eileen Troemel shares her first attempt at container gardening. Thymus Vulgaris: You'll Be Growing Thyme in No Time! 4/5/2012 3:38:54 PM You'll be happy with thyme (Thymus vulgaris) in your flower or herb garden border. It's an easy-to-grow herb to use for cooking and herbal remedies. DIY: Easy, Homemade Terrariums 3/29/2012 11:53:04 AM One guest blogger recently discovered that you can make homemade terrariums from everyday household items already hanging around the house. Check it out now. Naturally Color Easter Eggs with Food Dyes 3/29/2012 10:49:47 AM Learn how to naturally color Easter eggs with guest blogger KyLynn Hull's notes on using food dyes. Gardening with a Black Thumb: Joys of an Early Spring 3/24/2012 3:33:40 PM Guest blogger Eileen Troemel shares images of the spring flowers blooming in her garden. Future of Urban Gardening 3/16/2012 4:04:38 PM The path to a sustainable New York City will involve covering much of the urban space with food farms and gardens. Green City Garden Girl: Garden of (Un)Eaten 3/15/2012 1:53:08 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull details her lack of motivation to jump-start her garden this spring, as well as a few things to help with inspiration! How to Build a Container Water Garden 3/14/2012 2:29:29 PM Container water gardens are easy to design and maintain, making them a perfect low-cost accessory to your outdoor living spaces. Learn how to make a container water garden! Gardening with a Black Thumb: Container Gardening Prep and Cat Grass 3/13/2012 10:13:46 PM Guest blogger Eileen Troemel fulfills her desire to garden while respecting her black thumb by planting some cat grass for the family cat to destroy. Foeniculum Vulgare: Try Your Hand at Fennel 3/8/2012 8:50:07 PM Fennel is the perfect herb for the gourmet cook who loves to grow special ingredients. It requires some attention to blanching, mounding soil around the growing basal bulb to keep it white and tender, but is well worth the extra effort. Garden Giveaway: Grow Parsley, the Butterfly Magnet 3/7/2012 10:48:00 AM Parsley (Petroselinum crispum) is a biennial, meaning it takes two years to mature and reproduce. Get your chance to grow parsley from seed in your garden by entering our special garden giveawy. Ends April 2, 2012! Gardening with a Black Thumb: How to Make a Zen Garden 3/4/2012 12:38:37 PM Cost-effective and easy to assemble, zen gardens bring an earthy, grounding energy to a home. Learn how to make a zen garden with these instructions from guest blogger Eileen Troemel. 3 Tips for Small-Space Gardening 3/1/2012 11:19:20 AM If you're hoping to grow some of your own food but are short on space, use these three tips for small-space gardening success in containers, on your patio, balcony or roof. Easy Salad Boxes: Growing Lettuce 2/26/2012 10:36:56 PM Growing lettuce and other salad greens is easy when you plant in salad boxes. Grow Fragrant Perennial Flowers 2/17/2012 3:11:03 PM Grow your own fresh supply of fragrant perennial flowers this year to scent your life and use as cut flowers, for crafts, and in natural personal care treatments. 5 Fun Winter Activities to Get Kids Excited About the Garden 2/17/2012 10:55:00 AM Get your children excited about helping with the garden this year with these five fun activities. Five Resources to Plan a Great Garden 2/16/2012 4:30:53 PM Use these five excellent resources for help planning a productive, healthy, money-saving vegetable garden this spring. Garden Giveaway: Grow Chives From Seed 2/10/2012 2:06:00 PM Chives are a cool-season, cold-tolerant perennial that love full sun and well-drained soil. Get your chance to grow chives from seed in your garden by entering our special garden giveaway. Ends March 7, 2012! A Reader's Request: The Herbs of Shakespeare, Act One 2/9/2012 9:26:09 PM A reader's request leads Lemon Verbena Lady into exploring the works of William Shakespeare for some of the herbal flowers and herbs of Elizabethan England. There is so much that there had to be a second act. Gardening with a Black Thumb: Indoor Rock Gardens 2/5/2012 3:47:14 PM Rock gardens are one way to brighten your house without having to actually grow things. Throwback Thursday: The Year in Natural Home & Garden Covers 2/2/2012 2:48:54 PM Our Natural Home & Garden cover shoot process has evolved throughout the year. Read a behind-the-scenes take on our covers. The New Gardener's Hollow Leg Junior 2/2/2012 12:17:43 PM The new Gardener's Hollow Leg Junior, a smaller version of the original Gardener's Hollow Leg, makes picking dinner from the garden easy. USDA Unveils New Plant Hardiness Zone Map 2/2/2012 12:11:45 PM The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released the new version of its Plant Hardiness Zone Map (PHZM), updating a useful tool for gardeners and researchers for the first time since 1990 with greater accuracy and detail. Growing a Lemon Tree at Home 2/1/2012 3:59:45 PM This month, Scarlet Faith shares why growing a lemon tree from a saved seed of a bought lemon is a great winter project. Check out the Master Gardener Plant Sale for Locally Grown Plants and Herbs 2/1/2012 11:50:46 AM Cornell University Cooperative Extension of Monroe County is hosting the Master Gardener Plant Sale in May. Find out why you won't want to miss it. Transformation Tuesday: An Abandoned Detroit Lot Becomes a Thriving Community Garden 1/31/2012 4:07:29 PM A Detroit neighborhood garden demonstrates how citizens can work together to reclaim rundown sections of their cities and benefit their entire community. Gardening With a Black Thumb: Landscaping Tips 1/29/2012 3:23:58 PM Guest blogger Eileen Troemel offers landscaping tips for those with a black thumb looking to start a new garden bed, plant a live fence or grow outdoors. Weed & Water Wednesday: Start Planning Those Gardens 1/25/2012 12:02:29 PM If you're planning to plant a garden this spring, now is the perfect time to start choosing plants, ordering seeds and making plans. Gardening With a Black Thumb: Easy-to-Grow Indoor Plants 1/22/2012 10:36:46 AM Guest blogger Eileen Troemel sets out to find easy-to-grow indoor plants that she can successfully keep alive with a black thumb. Garden Inspiration: Pinterest Finds 1/20/2012 3:23:21 PM Don't let winter get you down! Look ahead to warmer months and find some garden inspiration with these beautiful garden images. Women's Resource Center To Host Spring Garden Festival 1/18/2012 11:52:52 AM This spring garden festival will provide herb enthusists with a wide variety of annuals, perennials, and more, all grown from local farms and greenhouses. Herb Seed Catalogs Mark the Most Wonderful Time of the Year 1/2/2012 4:46:44 PM As the paper garden catalog is slowly sinking in the west, the Lemon Verbena Lady is searching out herb seed catalogs and websites offering the best seed catalogs and herb seeds of every kind. This is the first installment of several catalog and website postings. Angelica Sinensis: The Science Behind Dong Quai 12/17/2011 11:14:00 PM Do you understand how herbs work? We profile dong quai (Angelica sinensis), a medicinal Chinese herb with high vitamin and mineral content along with many beneficial phytochemicals. Grow Fresh Fruit, Vegetables and Herbs Indoors 12/14/2011 4:34:40 PM Fresh fruits and veggies can still be grown during the winter; just grow them indoors. Grow an Indoor Winter Garden: The Best Greens and Herbs 12/10/2011 6:32:32 PM Grow leafy greens and herbs indoors this winter for year-round fresh, inexpensive and organic food. 8 Eco-Friendly Gifts Under $40 12/8/2011 10:31:09 AM Need a last-minute gift? Pick up one of these eco-friendly gifts for everyone on your list. Weed & Water Wednesday: 10 Green Gifts for Gardeners--All Under $50 12/7/2011 3:51:05 PM Check out this roundup of 10 favorite sustainable gifts for the gardeners on your list--all under $50! Weed & Water Wednesday: A Favorite Desert Garden 11/30/2011 3:31:06 PM Although winter is setting in, that doesn't mean an end to the garden season in desert climates! Get inspired by this beautiful rainwater-harvesting, food-producing desert landscape! Getting to the Root of the Burdock Plant 11/22/2011 10:21:07 AM The burdock plant has long been that pesky plant that attaches velcro-like pickers to your clothing, but it also has an abundance of health benefits. Potted Herb Plants: The Easy Gift that Keeps on Giving 11/11/2011 11:30:13 AM Personalize your gift giving with a unique herb garden gift. While this time of year conjures images of poinsettias that fade and collect dust long before the holiday festivities are done, a customized herb kit is a meaningful gift that will provide fresh herbs and provide naturally lush décor for many months afterward. Growing Herbs in Texas: Replant Herb Beds This Fall 11/10/2011 5:00:00 PM Fall is the best time to replant herbs if you're in an area with moderate winter temperatures. Our guest blogger in Texas shares which herbs she planted this fall, including her newest addition Moujean tea (Nashia inaguensis), a lovely, fragrant shrubby herb. Tending to the Fall Garden: Is it too late for fall chores? 11/2/2011 4:13:54 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady gets you organized for fall clean up and ready for spring planting. There are lots of herbal seed and plant catalog choices as well. Weed & Water Wednesday: Planting Cover Crops 10/26/2011 10:38:59 AM It's not too late to plant cover crops to increase your garden soil's fertility and enhance garden beauty this winter. Weed & Water Wednesday: Fall and Winter Veggie Gardening 10/19/2011 3:13:19 PM Jessica recommends several sources for inspiration to grow vegetables into the fall and winter. World Food Day: Bringing People Together 10/16/2011 4:06:42 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares how food affects her culture and family. Soup Season: Carrot Soup 10/6/2011 3:22:19 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull kicks off soup season with this simple carrot soup recipe. Making Gnocchi: A Pictorial 10/6/2011 12:58:51 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull tries her hand at making gnocchi. Good Pizza Parlors in the Seattle Area 10/6/2011 12:52:35 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares some of her likes and dislikes of homemade pizza and some of her favorite pizza parlors in the Seattle area. The Garden Buzz: Adding Bog Sage to the Wish List 10/5/2011 2:19:39 PM During her afternoon walk, one blogger stumples upon a breathtaking plant with an ugly name that catches her eye with its unique beauty. Winterizing Soil Essential for Active Root Growth 10/5/2011 12:31:46 PM David Salman encourages gardeners to fertilize in fall when root growth is most active and winter fertilizing imperative. Growing Herbs in Texas: Rain Provides Relief 9/21/2011 3:03:40 PM After a drought wreaked havoc on her garden, a little rain perks this gardener and her plants right up. A Mutant Grows in Kansas: Update 8/23/2011 9:49:27 AM K.C. Compton hones in on the mystery of what variety sunflower is reaching for the sky in her back yard. And also sends kind wishes to the swallowtail butterfly who destroyed her parsley plant. Freezing, Drying, Storing, Preserving and Bringing In your Herbs 8/16/2011 4:13:59 PM The Herb Channeler gets in gear to preserve the herbal harvest for the fall and winter months. Get ideas to freeze, dry and preserve your herbs as well as bring them indoors. Container Gardening Ideas: Parisian Pocket Gardens 8/12/2011 1:59:01 PM Create growing space for a small space garden with pocket gardens for posts, chairs, walls and doors. BTTR's Sustainable Oyster Mushroom Kits Are Now In The Produce Department 8/10/2011 11:30:35 AM Back to the Roots (BTTR) is collecting 20,000 pounds of coffee grounds each week, cultivating them into a rich substrate from which to grow oyster mushrooms and make grow-it-at-home mushroom kits. Herbs & Children: Collecting and Drying Herbs for the Herbal Harvest 8/4/2011 3:31:04 PM Cutting and drying herbs can be a great way for kids to learn about them. Growing Campari Tomatoes 7/30/2011 12:56:03 AM Guest blogger and novice gardener Shelley Moore grows Campari tomatoes in her Utah garden. Water Your Garden with the Solar-Powered RainPerfect System 7/26/2011 10:17:10 AM The solar powered RainPerfect pump system is a great way to harvest the rain that does fall and recycle it to help your gardens and lawns stay hydrated and rejuvenated. Sunflowers, Suds and Saturday Morning 7/19/2011 3:00:56 PM Saturday morning brings adventures with an overflowing dishwasher, pesky puppy and pretty sunflowers. Garden Giveaway: It's Time for Four O'Clock Flowers 7/18/2011 3:45:00 PM Four-o'clocks are an old favorite that have been around a long time. There is a reason why they have been in your family garden for generations. Comment for your chance to win four-o'clock seeds, courtesy Renee's Garden. Recognizing and Harvesting the Bolting Spinach 7/14/2011 12:07:53 AM Recognizing Spinach plants when they bolt and harvesting what is left that is useful. Garden Ideas: Grow Herbs for Natural Dyes 7/6/2011 1:41:33 PM Herbs can produce a wide variety of natural dyes, and some from useful plants you may already grow! The Herb Channeler's Adventures with Jekka McVicar 6/27/2011 10:52:13 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady spends time with Jekka McVicar, the "Queen of Herbs," and shows her the sights of Pittsburgh with herb gardens, both public and private, a retail experience and a delicious lunch cooked with fresh herbs and ingredients. Gardening with Disabilities: Gardening for the Visually Impaired 6/23/2011 4:52:45 PM Incorporating bright and vivid colors, a variety of textures and scents as well as soothing sounds make gardening for the visually impaired possible,rewarding, relaxing and safe. Our First Official Garden Harvest: Adding Spinach to the Dinner Table! 6/22/2011 12:59:17 AM Guest blogger and novice gardener Shelley Moore harvests her first round of fresh spinach from the garden to bring to the dinner table. The Garden is In! Filling, Planting and Learning on Dakota Farms 6/16/2011 12:48:53 AM Guest blogger and novice gardener Shelley Moore plants her vegetable seedlings. Planting Herbs in Pots: A Garden Anyone Can Grow 6/15/2011 2:57:28 PM Planting herbs in pots is a great way to jump into gardening, and you'll be able to use your harvest every day. Green Garden Gear: M Brace and Gardener's Hollow Leg 6/15/2011 12:08:17 PM Check out these eco-friendly garden products that were designed by Northern California gardeners. Green Your Life: Green Product Review: growbottles by Potting Shed Creations 6/13/2011 3:48:21 PM If you're looking for a unique container gardening experience, look no further than growbottles from Potting Shed Creations. These self-watering planters are made in the USA from reclaimed restaurant wine bottles, and they're as sustainable as they are stylish. Plant Problem Q&A: What Are These Brown Spots? 6/10/2011 3:58:13 PM One reader asked us to help her diagnose some brown spots she noticed on her basil plant's leaves. Gardening with Disabilities: Gardening for the Memory Impaired 6/9/2011 3:45:20 PM People with Alzheimer's and other dementias can benefit in many ways from gardening and being in the garden. What To Plant Now: Summer Herbs and Vegetables 6/8/2011 11:32:00 AM It's not too late to start or expand your garden this summer! Plant sun-loving herbs, vegetables and flowers for a strong harvest and bright blooms. Herbs & Children: Introducing Herbs to your Kids 6/7/2011 3:19:58 PM Learn some simple tricks to introduce your children to herb gardening How To Use Arugula From Your Garden 6/7/2011 12:44:00 PM This garden favorite is great for salads, mesclun mixes, pastas and pizza. Comment for your chance to win a packet of arugula seeds from Renee's Garden. Herbal Travels: VanDusen Botanical Garden in Vancouver 6/5/2011 10:03:35 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady visits the VanDusen Botanical Garden's herb garden and finds that it doesn't take a lot of room to have a fragrant and flavorful herb garden. Gardening with Disabilities: Horticultural Therapy 6/1/2011 5:49:28 PM The therapeutics of gardening and gardens have been known since ancient times. Health care professionals acknowledge this and have been putting it to practice for two-hundred years in this country. Horticultural therapy is good for the whole person. Homemade (or Not) Father's Day Gifts 6/1/2011 2:48:45 PM Celebrate the father figures in your life with these ideas for herbal gifts. Garden Inspiration: The Chelsea Flower Show 5/26/2011 2:09:45 PM Bring the designs and ideas of talented gardeners around the world into your own growing space. Gardening With Disabilities: Jump-Start Seedlings Indoors 5/24/2011 6:54:50 AM Starting seeds indoors is economical, fun, and easy to do for most anyone. Gardening under lights can be as simple or complex, inexpensive or expensive as you desire. Starts can then be planted outdoors in easily accessed containers or raised beds. The Newest Addition to the Garden: Raised Beds 5/22/2011 1:12:08 AM Guest blogger and novice gardener Shelley Moore gets creative when the raised beds she orders for her garden are too deep. Gardening with Disabilities: Garden in Raised Beds for Less Stress 5/15/2011 10:55:56 PM Raising the garden height through raised garden beds to meet a person's physical needs allows for a stress- and strain-free gardening experience. A Beginner's Herb Garden 5/12/2011 4:50:55 PM One beginning gardener is growing oregano, basil, cilantro and stevia this spring. Handling Nettle Without the Sting 5/12/2011 12:15:58 PM Whether you want it for tea or some other project, handling stinging nettle during harvesting does not have to be painful. Imagine All the Produce: The Beginning of Dakota Farms 5/10/2011 11:04:44 PM Guest blogger and novice gardener Shelley Moore documents the beginnings of her family's organic food garden. Garden Giveaway: The Great Sunflower Project 5/10/2011 11:27:00 AM Win sunflower seeds, attract pollinators and help bee populations in your area. Meatless Monday? Try Meatless Month! 5/9/2011 5:47:27 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull goes without meat for a month. Try her meatless recipes! Recreating a Garden Tradition: KU Garden 5/6/2011 12:35:12 PM A few jayhawks planted a medicinal garden at the University of Kansas. The Garden Buzz: Three Reasons to Love Dandelions 5/5/2011 9:45:32 AM Consider these three ideas before you kill the dandelions in your garden. Gardening with Disabilities: Designing a Garden for Accessibility 5/3/2011 1:39:41 PM Getting into the garden for people with disabilities may require careful and creative planning and design to accomodate each person's unique physical needs. Providing safe access is important for physical well-being and enjoying gardening. Growing Golden Lime Thyme in your Garden 5/3/2011 9:48:57 AM A new thyme variety at a local farmers' market inspired one blogger's interest in learning about this versatile herb. Support Local Garden Shops 4/29/2011 11:08:00 AM Jessy Rushing explores a fun, locally owned nursery called Diggin' It in Texas. Decorate Your Outdoors! 4/28/2011 11:30:04 AM It's time to think about decorating your outdoors with eco-friendly funriture, rugs and of course, organic flowers, vegetables and plants. Atlanta Restaurant Takes Locally-Grown Seriously 4/22/2011 3:21:55 PM A restaurant heads to the rooftops for eco-friendly gardening. Gardening Ideas: Planning Your Garden 101 4/19/2011 11:00:58 AM The stirrings of spring may make you want to buy every plant or seed in sight, but a little planning can help you create a garden you'll truly enjoy. Gardening Is for Everyone! Learning to Garden with Disabilities 4/15/2011 7:45:33 PM Gardening is for everyone, even those with disabilities who think they are unable to. The problem to overcome is how to adapt and make adjustments so hyou can grow your own organic vegetables and herbs. Designing Your Container Garden: Container Basics 4/14/2011 4:18:00 PM Explore your choices in small-space garden design with tips about types of containers. Growing Tarragon in your Garden 4/13/2011 1:47:28 PM Tarragon is one of the most mislabled herbs. This spring, go armed to the nursery with a few tidbits to ensure you're getting the plant you want. Growing Dill From Seed 4/13/2011 9:30:47 AM Grow the kind of dill that fits your gardening and dining style. Also, comment to enter our latest garden giveaway! Green City Garden Girl: Spring Tree Sprouts a Closer Community 4/12/2011 4:42:13 PM A spontaneous idea to erect a "spring tree" brings together a neighborhood and community. Grow Chervil this Spring 4/12/2011 3:36:34 PM Try growing chervil in your garden this spring. Also, enter our latest garden giveawy by leaving us a comment, explaining how you would use the plant. Healthy, Green Design: How to Make a Terrarium 4/7/2011 10:45:19 AM Terrariums are beautiful in any room setting and they are a great activity to share with children. In honor of Earth Day, build your own! Composting with Kids! 3/24/2011 6:30:22 AM Help your kids develop their green thumb by teaching them to compost. A Hard-Working Family Wins Our Ultimate Garden Giveaway 3/18/2011 4:23:38 PM Kriste Misiak and her family won our Ultimate Garden Giveaway, receiving farm equipment and tools for all of their farming needs. Recommendations for a Lazy Gardener? 3/15/2011 4:39:25 PM In the wake of some health concerns, the Samurai Sage seeks simple, low maintenance gardening ideas that result in pretty, good-smelling plants. Grow Mrs. Burns' Lemon Heirloom Basil 3/14/2011 1:06:49 PM Discover one of our guest bloggers favorite heirloom seeds, lemon basil. Then learn more about unique heirlooms. Nepeta Cataria: Make Homemade Catnip Toys 3/11/2011 9:49:00 AM Entertain your feline friends with a homemade catnip toy. Garden Inspiration: Plant a Spiral Garden 3/10/2011 3:49:29 PM Try this fun garden-layout idea for your medicinal herbs this spring. Place a Time Lapse Camera in your Garden 3/8/2011 11:04:46 PM Perhaps the more fitting expression would be, a watched seed never sprouts. But with this clever time lapse camera from Brinno, a great product for this spring, you can see your garden grow from day one until the first snow! Start Thyme Seeds For Your Spring Garden 3/2/2011 4:54:41 PM Thyme is a very useful and decorative herb in the garden and in the kitchen. Herbal Travels: Spring Blooms in Botanical Gardens 3/1/2011 3:17:25 PM Take a walk around a blooming botanical garden this spring and explore new flower themes, events, workshops and recipes. Herbal Travels: The Fenton House Garden in England 2/25/2011 9:38:49 AM Take a trip across the pond with the Lemon Verbena Lady to discover a 300-year-old garden. Gardening Tips: Easy Indoor Compost 2/24/2011 2:59:58 PM Whether you don't have the space for outdoor composting or you just want to get to work on your gardening preparations as soon as possible, this indoor composting method is a simple way to start. Green City Garden Girl: Smoothie Sensation 2/24/2011 10:07:16 AM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull finally discovers the beauty of smoothies—and shares four recipes for homemade concoctions! Discovering Peanut Butter Fruit (Bunchosia argentea) 2/23/2011 10:35:18 AM Learn more about the peanut butter fruit that could be a part of your fruit garden. For Your Garden: Three Common Garden Mistakes 2/21/2011 10:38:42 AM Watch out for these three common technique mistakes in your garden this spring. Save Money: Recycled Creations for your Garden 2/11/2011 12:14:00 PM Go green this winter to prepare for your spring garden. You can easily create a beautiful garden by reusing normal household items. Addicted to the Herb Garden Planner 2/8/2011 12:44:11 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady is not a video game player, but she says designing your garden just got a lot more enjoyable with the Herb Garden Planner. Gearing Up For Spring Gardening 2/7/2011 10:54:51 AM It's never too early to start thinking about planting your garden for the spring. I know I am already thinking about spring and warm weather. Spring officially starts Sunday, March 20th and it's important to know when it is the right time to purchase your flowers and begin the planting process. The Garden Buzz: Growing Strategies for Beginning Herb Gardeners 1/28/2011 3:59:50 PM These growing strategies will help any beginning herb garden. Discover which herbs are easiest to grow from seed, which are easily propagated from division, and which are easily grown from cuttings. In the News: Grow Mushrooms at Home 1/25/2011 4:20:51 PM Back to the Root makes growing mushrooms at home simple and sustainable. Herb Garden Planner: Design Your Ideal Garden 1/25/2011 1:44:13 PM Learn about the new Garden Planner we used to design our own office community garden. Green City Garden Girl: The Art of Razor Clam Digging 1/25/2011 12:45:42 PM Guest blogger KyLynn shares a step-by-step photo gallery of how to clean razor clams. Herbal Travels: The Chelsea Physic Garden of London 1/25/2011 10:53:24 AM The Lemon Verbena Lady shares her travels to the historic Chelsea Physic Garden, an apothecary herb garden in the heart of London. Grow Parsley for Your Spring Garden 1/6/2011 9:27:20 AM Germinate your favorite parsley indoors this winter to get a head start on spring gardening. Enter for a chance to win parsley seed packets. In the News: Obama To Sign Food Safety Bill 1/4/2011 4:59:32 PM Obama is poised to sign the Food Safety Bill. Learn more about how you can guarantee the safety of your own food. Green City Garden Girl: Floating Farmer's Market in Seattle 1/4/2011 4:20:18 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull explores a new concept in farmer's markets—a floating farmer's market in Seattle's South Lake Union area. Winter Project: How to Make a Plant Terrarium 1/4/2011 2:43:30 PM Grow herbs indoors over the winter months with this simple gardening idea. Healthy Living Goals for 2011: Simple Steps 12/30/2010 12:39:58 PM Editorial assistant Susan Melgren shares her healthy living goals for the next year. Cute Find: Herbie Ornaments 12/20/2010 3:58:38 PM Looking for a last minute Christmas gift? Look no further! This adorable gift from the garden is inexpensive, easy to make and enriched with sentiment, courtesy of our good friends at Botanical Interests. Green City Garden Girl: Tips for Buying Used Goods 12/16/2010 1:08:21 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares money-saving secrets learned from years of shopping secondhand. Herbal Travels: Well-Sweep Herb Farm 12/7/2010 2:28:29 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady finds herb garden design inspiration in Port Murray, New Jersey. Cute Find: Herb Cupcake 11/24/2010 12:04:17 PM This herb cupcake is calorie-free and so darn cute! Make Strawberry and Lavender Soup 11/23/2010 1:26:11 PM Try this rich fruit soup with strawberry and lavender lavender from The Garden Bistro in Eureka Springs, Arkansas for a sweet special occasion. How to Survive a Garden Gnome Attack (And Live to Blog About it) 11/21/2010 11:55:30 PM When you write for a blog called The Garden Gnome, you tend to get a lot of wacky things many of that make great holiday gifts. Among my favorite is the new book and guide to life, How To Survive a Garden Gnome Attack. In the News: Dallas Woman Promotes Herb Benefits Through the Years 11/19/2010 1:46:21 PM At 92, Lane Furneaux has been working for more than 30 years to educate the people of Dallas on the culinary and health benefits of herbs. Build a Double-Barrel Herb Garden 11/9/2010 11:28:06 AM This weekend project is perfect for the herb gardener with limited space. It gives more surface area for the herbs to spill from, a lot more soil to hold nutrients and water, and root room for all the extra herbs. Lasagna Gardening for the Herb Gardener 11/9/2010 9:50:43 AM Check out these few easy steps you need to know to start this innovative, non-traditional method to grow organic herbs at home. Green City Garden Girl: Recipe Keepsakes 11/8/2010 3:01:37 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares a creative project to display favorite old family recipes with pictures the people who made them. Herbal Travels: The Herb Gardens of Fulham Palace 11/5/2010 2:49:09 PM During her recent visit to England, our Lemon Verbena Lady explored the historic gardens on the grounds of London's Fulham Palace. Green City Garden Girl: Soup Season: Sausage Vegetable Stew 10/26/2010 9:17:01 AM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares a recipe for Sausage Vegetable Stew, a recreation of a soup she enjoyed at In the Red Wine Bar and Cafe in Seattle's Phinney Ridge neighborhood. Companion Planting: 11 Herbs to Help Your Garden Grow 10/21/2010 3:49:30 PM Companion planting can help your favorite plants achieve their full potential. Green City Garen Girl: Soup Season: Potato-Vegetable Soup 10/20/2010 9:45:23 AM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares a rich and hearty recipe for potato-vegetable soup. Discover Fall Flowers In Season 10/19/2010 12:55:34 PM Finding herbal blooms as the growing season comes to an end in the mid-Atlantic region. Green City Garden Girl: Soup Season: Mushroom and Leek Soup 10/18/2010 9:41:59 AM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares a simple and tasty recipe for hearty mushroom and leek soup. Bitter Wormwood: Growing Artemisia Absinthium 10/15/2010 4:14:04 PM Artemisia absinthium, more commonly known as wormwood, is a bitter herb with many medicinal purposes. It is also an attractive plant in the landscape. Learn more about it. Green City Garden Girl: Soup Season: Sherried Mushroom Soup 10/15/2010 4:00:06 PM Heavy cream and sherry lend this simple mushroom soup a sophisticated flavor. Enjoy this recipe, courtesy guest blogger KyLynn Hull. Green City Garden Girl: Soup Season: French Onion Soup 10/15/2010 2:37:12 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares a recipe for homemade French Onion soup, a classic favorite. Green City Garden Girl: Soup Season: Yellow Split Pea Soup 10/14/2010 1:53:33 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares an inexpensive and easy recipe for yellow pea soup, a low-fat but tasty vegetarian soup. Green City Garden Girl: Soup Season: Why I Love Soup! 10/14/2010 1:23:30 PM Cool weather means it's time to cozy up with a bowl of homemade soup. Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares some of her favorite soup recipes—and why she loves soup so much. Green Your Life: Green Product Review: The Woolly Wally Pocket 10/11/2010 3:33:30 PM Turn a boring wall into a vertical garden with The Woolly Wally Pocket. Made of 100% recycled plastic bottles, this hanging planter is the answer for anyone looking for a unique and eco-friendly planter for container gardening. Reader Gardening Advice: Growing Thyme 10/8/2010 10:49:37 AM One reader from California asked us about growing thyme. Check out our suggestions for how to get her thyme to flourish in containers and in walkways. Growing Luffa Cylindrica: It's More Than Just a Sponge 10/7/2010 11:20:36 AM Until this year our newest guest blogger thought loofahs were a sea sponge. Wrong! While visiting California she came across The Luffa Farm in Nipomo, California. Discover what's so great about growing a luffa gourd! How To: Save Your Seeds 10/6/2010 12:55:02 PM Try saving seed from a few of your garden favorites this year. The number of seeds sold in the seed catalogs decreases every year. Saving seed may save that particular variety from extinction. Green Your Life: Green Book Review: Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills 9/29/2010 12:47:58 PM Whether you're just starting out on the green path or looking for more ways to live sustainably, check out Make Your Place: Affordable, Sustainable Nesting Skills by Raleigh Briggs, which teaches simple domestic skills to help you lead a DIY life. Designing Your Garden with Herb Vignettes 8/30/2010 5:01:56 PM When you are overwhelmed by the big picture or aggressive herbs take over, focus on smaller herbal vignettes. Green Your Life: Adventures in Container Gardening 8/30/2010 4:05:58 PM If you can't build your dream garden just yet, container gardening is a great alternative. Check out these tips for homemade fertilizer and soil retention, and learn how to repurpose common plastic containers into handy individual gardens. Green City Garden Girl: Blondie the Backyard Chicken 8/26/2010 11:15:44 AM My baby chicken, Blondie, is growing up to become quite the obedient bird and developing quite the personality. Green City Garden Girl: Yard Art 8/20/2010 5:18:52 PM Finding used art can brighten your garden without emptying your pocketbook. Growing Fashionable Sage from Hort Couture 8/18/2010 5:06:40 PM One of my favorite herbs from Hort Couture is Salvia officinalis 'La Crema', a fragrant, variegated sage that is currently thriving in my Zone 6 garden. Learn more about this brand with style. Take Control of Aphids with Ladybugs 8/16/2010 5:50:24 PM Ladybugs are a simple, cheap and effective means of destroying an aphid infestation that just won't go away. DIY: Make Car Fresheners with Tea Infusers 8/16/2010 11:17:42 AM Tired of those cheap cardboard car air fresheners that are ugly and have a fake, overpowering odor? Try this easy solution. The Natural Gardener: Bio Green Lawn Care 8/13/2010 3:51:09 PM Guest blogger Jenn Leonard shares her experience with natural lawn nutrition service, Bio Green. Infuse Ratatouille With French Thyme 8/3/2010 10:14:51 AM Ratatouille is a delicious way to preserve a lot of garden produce fast. Also, comment to win a French thyme seed packet. Green City Garden Girl: Pacific Northwest Seafood 7/19/2010 5:47:23 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull reviews her seafood past along with a couple shellfish recipe from her Pacific Northwest family. Green City Garden Girl: Recycle Beer Kegs Into Cool Garden Planters 7/19/2010 5:16:28 PM Recycle old kegs into beautiful, functional garden planters—guest blogger KyLynn Hull shows you how! Bringing the Herb Garden Indoors 7/8/2010 10:53:37 AM Enjoy an herb garden no matter where you live or the time of the year by starting your own indoor garden system. With these starter tools it is simpler than ever. Green City Garden Girl: Canning and Pickling Beets 7/6/2010 3:33:33 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares her love for beets and explains how to can and pickle beets so they can be enjoyed year-round. DeLoach Vineyards: Farm-Fresh Eggs 7/1/2010 12:39:50 PM Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace shares her newfound love for farm-fresh eggs after experiencing rich, nutritious eggs at DeLoach Vineyards in Santa Rosa, California. Herbal Tip: Recycle Plastic Flatware In Your Garden 6/29/2010 1:44:21 PM A plastic knife will open those weighty bags of potting soil or top soil faster than most pricey garden gadgets. My Generation: Start a Community Garden 6/29/2010 10:48:06 AM Retirement from work doesn't mean retiring from having fun in life. Help yourself and others by starting a community garden. Green City Garden Girl: Rhubarb Custard Pie 6/28/2010 4:21:13 PM Natural Home guest blogger KyLynn Hull shares her grandmother's rhubarb pie recipe. Green City Garden Girl: Farm-Fresh Ideas From the Local Farmer's Market 6/22/2010 3:47:02 PM Find inspiration from your local farmer's markets and experiment with unique, fresh vegetables. Guest blogger KyLynn Hull explains her experience. Green City Garden Girl: How to Reuse Eggshells 6/18/2010 4:19:34 PM Besides composting, eggshells have many great uses both in the garden and in the home. Natural Home guest blogger KyLynn Hull details how to reuse eggshells. Green City Garden Girl: What Manure is Best for my Garden? 6/17/2010 2:34:23 PM Guest blogger KyLynn Hull explains the different types of manure available for your green garden. Bring the Garden Inside with a Terrarium 6/17/2010 11:42:27 AM Believe it or not, terrariums are coming back into style. Learn how to make your own terrarium with these easy steps. Grow Dill 'Dukat' From Seed 6/8/2010 3:35:36 PM Although pickling is the most well known use for dill, don't forget all the wonderful ways to include this herb in your life. Enter for a chance to win dill 'Dukat' seed packets. Green Gardening: La Plaza Cultural 6/8/2010 2:32:13 PM Learn more about La Plaza Cultural community garden in New York City; create a recycled garden at home. Protect Garden From Deer with a Plant Tonic 6/4/2010 11:22:26 AM Looking for a safe but effective way to deter deer from using your garden as their personal buffet? Sprinkle this plant tonic on their favorite garden munchies. Herb Conference in Tennessee: The Centennial Art Center 6/2/2010 2:49:14 PM During day two at The Herb Society of America's 2010 Educational Conference & Annual Meeting of Members we stopped for breakfast at the Centennial herb garden. Gardening With Herbs Near The Sutter Buttes 5/27/2010 5:01:24 PM Kathy Amen was excited to share photos of her home with The Herb Companion. She has been inspired to plant more herbs and build a greenhouse for them out of salvaged windows. Herbal Pests: The Four-Lined Plant Bug 5/27/2010 10:26:23 AM The four-lined plant bug is a regional pest that plagues plants belonging to the mint family and other of your herbal favorites. Herb Conference in Tennessee: Day One 5/27/2010 9:46:50 AM This year, The Herb Society of America's 2010 Educational Conference & Annual Meeting of Members is being held in beautiful Nashville, Tennessee. Grow 'Mignonette' Strawberries From Seed 5/25/2010 11:26:20 AM These tiny, sweet strawberries are hard to find but perfect for any home gardener. Enter for a chance to win strawberry seed packets. DeLoach Vineyards: Stirring Biodynamic Horn Silica Prep 501 5/19/2010 4:28:35 PM DeLoach Vineyards winegrower Eric Pooler explains the camaraderie amongst Biodynamic prep stirrers. DeLoach Vineyards: Biodynamic Farming and Horn Silica Prep 501 5/18/2010 4:44:42 PM Natural Home assistant editor Kim Wallace introduces a green gardening series on Biodynamic farming based on her trip to DeLoach Vineyards in Sonoma, California. She details the meaning of Biodynamic farming and a field preparation called horn silica 501. Growing Big Herbs: Angelica, Borage and Tansy 5/10/2010 11:01:35 AM Ten years ago the Lemon Verbena looked for big herbs that would take up space but still add a punch to the herb garden. Here are the results, ten years later. Pet-Friendly Lawns and Gardens 4/28/2010 3:12:57 PM Popular fertilizers and mulches can be dangerous to our furry family members. Editorial intern Amanda Thompson discusses ways to make sure your lawn and garden are pet-friendly. Spring Garden Tips: 3 Springtime Recipes 4/19/2010 12:38:07 PM The Lemon Verbena Lady is happily finding herbs in her spring herb garden while she remembers favorite recipe to use with each herb. FAQ: Growing Chinese Lantern Plants (Physalis alkekengi) 4/14/2010 4:55:37 PM The Chinese lantern plant (Physalis alkekengi), also known as the winter cherry, enjoys a library of culinary and medicinal benefits. Here are the answers to some of the questions you have asked about growing this incredible species.


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Women part of OPCC's Daybreak program will receive a special experience from TOURific Escapes this Tuesday, Nov. 13. The women will be able to see firsthand the tour business in action.
Several restaurant partners such as Mashti Malone's Ice Cream Parlor and Greenblatts's Deli on Sunset Boulevard have also donated food tastings for this special event.
TOURific Escapes Sites & Bites Hollywood Tour was formed by two enterprising entrepreneurs, Trish Procetto and Matt Rubenstein, two and a half years ago when they both had lost their jobs and decided to follow their dreams.
Through Proscetto's membership with the Junior League of Los Angeles, she participated in a panel discussion at OPCC's Daybreak program, sharing her story of entrepreneurialism with the workshop participants.
She was so impressed by the women of Daybreak that she decided right away that she wanted to do something even more special for them – actually bring them a tour.
For more information about TOURific Escapes, visit www.tourificescapes.com
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