Here in Texas we have fewer insects in the fall than in the spring. Ask some long-time gardeners in your area what they experience. Red cabbage...
Oh, that's lovely, and so GREEN! But I must ask, what were you doing on the roof?
Welcome, Queen Be from central Texas! We fight heat and dry, and actually have to protect some vegetable plants from the sun. Your garden will do...
Flying used to be an adventure, a pleasure, not an ordeal. Hope your suffering is done and that after a nice visit with family, your return trip...
Tooty, the fires near Austin are in Bastrop, and Steiner Ranch subdivision. Evacuations in both areas. We spoke to our county extension agent...
No rain in sight, or predicted. There are three fires in our greater area. The one near Marquez has caused evacuations, as has the one near...
Oh, Netty, could we have a photo of you during the "pantless" weather? It's in the high 70's here, first time we've had windows open in over...
There is a variety of okra called Clemson Spineless which isn't nearly as "itchy". I put a generous coatiing of hand lotion on my arms before...
Beautiful horse, and shows a lot of promise! You must be proud.
We freeze okra by itself, and also with tomatoes and onions for a vegetable "stew". Good for you, trying something you were told "won't grow...
What an adorable puppy! With that face, of course she is bossing the older dog (and probably her humans, too!)
Like Dooley, we have figs, but no flowers (at least not that we can see). Fig jam is lovely--I'm sure your Ice Jelly will be delicious. Birds...
We usually don't get robins until late Sept. Perhaps we'll get them earlier this year, if the weather cooperates. Keep us posted as to what...
Karrma, ditto on what Tooty said. I like to have a magazine in hand, but until my subscription starts, I'll be checking out their website and...
Spearmint, or peppermint for that matter, can be added to plain yogurt for a dressing for sliced fresh cucumbers. I also like to add about 2...
Thank heavens there are still cooking magazines out there for those of us who cook! I'll look into the Cook's Country and Cook's Illustrated, and...
Toni, I'm with you. I don't see why jam or jelly needs to be processed in a hot water bath. I've made jellies for years, and occasionally branched...
Dooley, you and your husband are even more attractive than I had imagined y'all to be. Your family get-together was a great way to celebrate your...
There's a huge fire on Ft. Hood which has been burning since the middle of last week. There is also another fire that was put out, but rekindled,...
I let my subscription to Bon Apetit lapse because I got tired of seeing recipes that I would have to travel to get ingredients for (I don't mean...
