Pink Borage
I've never been able to determine why borage (Borago officinalis) flowers, which are typically blue, sometimes turn pink. Some books mention the possibility of pink and even white flowers but don't account for why they appear.
I don't
Yesterday, I found this variegated Cuban oregano plant for only a couple of bucks at a small parking lot nursery. Isn't it gorgeous?! I wish the internet had smell-o-vision and you could get a whiff of this
One of our weekend projects was turning this vintage doll buggy into a mint planter. The plants inside are, from left: 'Orange' mint and 'Ginger' mint.
I bought the buggy last fall. It cost 5 bucks at
Strawberry pots have a bad reputation in the gardening world. They have poor water distribution and tend to dry out quickly. Sometimes theyre ugly. Or the pockets are too small. Or the pockets don't have
Another spring and a new crop of
Over the years I've made an experiment of trying out new plants to overwinter on my windowsills. These experiments keep me amused over the winter months and provide the first-hand experience with specific varieties required to
I have already stated that I don't care for the Holidays, and yet there are a few staples that I do enjoy: cooking and eating good food, making bath products for friends, super tacky over-the-top decoration, and
Greetings from the hermit's nest where I am working feverishly, both figuratively and unfortunately quite literally through what I can only describe as a marathon of deadlines. This summer has revolved 100% around gardening and food, a
I came upon this shopping cart planter the other day while riding my bike along College Street here in Toronto. The planter sits outside a restaurant located at the corner of College and Clinton, perched up high
I was invited to an apartment warming at my brother's newish place the other night and since I had