Those of you who are regular readers of this blog may remember a post from last fall. It was about a gypsy moth caught in the act of laying eggs. I decided not to destroy that egg mass. Early this week, the eggs hatched. In the photo you can see how small and seemingly helpless they … Continue Reading →
I anxiously trudged out to the mailbox dreaming of beautiful, glossy seed catalogs pouring out into my hands… I long to be tempted by the latest Heirloom tomatoes and lettuces… to plant those tiny seeds and then wait for them to sprout, reaching up out of the warm soil to the bright sunshine. Although I … Continue Reading →
This Sunday, members of The Pomegranate Guild of Southeastern Michigan, “a group that studies and creates Judaic needlework,” will hold a meeting, beginning at 1 p.m., in the community room of the Prentis Apartments. Anne Greenstein will conduct knitting and crocheting sessions for making hats to be sent to soldiers. Copies of the patterns will be … Continue Reading →
We had a pretty decent Butternut squash crop this year. I planted them in a new part of the garden, which I’m sure helped boost the yield. Plus, we had very few insects on the squash. As a result, we now have plenty of Butternut that will go into storage straight from the garden – unprocessed. If … Continue Reading →
If you happen to be a quilter, “Quilt It with Love: The Project Linus Story” (Lark Crafts/$19.95) is your way to discover new and exciting ideas for making a quilt that can help a “seriously ill, traumatized or otherwise in need” child feel better. Project Linus, a non profit organization consisting of 400 chapters nationally (in all 50 … Continue Reading →
One of the best investments I made this year wasn’t in stocks or bonds. It was buying a $1.89 pack of watermelon seeds from the hardware store. I forgot to order watermelon seeds in my regular online seed order so, I bought them locally. They had only one pack of one variety left so I … Continue Reading →
Some of Michigan’s best-kept secrets are being discovered. The lastest jewel shining in the national spotlight is Traverse City. The Cherry Capital was named to National Geographic’s list of the Best Summer Trips for 2012 — along with such well-known destinations as Baltimore, St. Petersburg (the Russian one), Pawley’s Island in South Carolina, the Spencer … Continue Reading →