By Jessi Jablonski A need for seeds As beautiful as winter can be, it starts to feel like the season is dragging on this time of year. A great way to combat cabin fever is to get a little dirt on your hands! Starting seeds can be a fun way to create new life for the garden, even when there is still snow on the ground. First things first: What plant goes … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
Let’s play movie trivia. I will give you clues, and you guess the name of the movie. What movie featured ruby slippers and flying monkeys? What movie had a dead horse’s head appear in a man’s bed? What movie had priests trying to rid a girl of the devil inside her who gave her the power to turn her head all the way around and spit green goop? The answers are The Wizard of … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau February, though a short month, is known for several notable things. Lincoln’s and Washington’s birthdays are among them. Valentine’s Day, another occasion, is included in the mix of memorable dates, reminding us of special people to whom we can express our love. This year our shortest month of the year has an extra day, giving us another leap year. … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
By Jessi Jablonski Stay sharp in the winter During these chilly winter months, I often dream of flowers swaying gently in the breeze and the sun shining on my face as I’m digging in the garden. Even though I can’t get a shovel in the ground, that doesn’t mean that I won’t see my garden tools all winter. Cool months are a great time to prepare your tools for spring. The … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
Have you heard that Snow White smashed that “fairest of the fair” looking glass? She claimed that it was mocking her. The mirror insisted that it was simply, truthfully reflecting her appearance as she aged. Another New Year; another birthday! Birthdays aren’t as much fun as they used to be. Going to the doctor is getting to be a drag too. He keeps finding another thing … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau It is a good day when one of my children gives me a call to ask a question. Some days I hear from my kids asking about a sick grandchild. Those calls are not so fun. Today, I got a call regarding something positive… baking. The specific request dealt with good old chicken fat. From chicken fat I make biscuits. They are a favorite for my family. We … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
Comfort food gives comfort and joy, so it is good during the holidays or any time of the year! Wikipedia defines comfort food as “Food that provides a nostalgic or sentimental value often characterized by its high caloric nature, high carbohydrate content or simple preparation.” I took an unscientific survey of foods that comfort, soothe, and relieve stress and anxiety. … [Read more...]
A Goodly Heritage
By Wenda Grabau Looking back on my life, I have enjoyed several Christmas memories. Let me list a few of them for you. At Thanksgiving, aunts, uncles, cousins, mom, dad, brothers, sister and I, with Grandma and Grandpa put our names in a hat. Each person drew the name of one person for whom to buy a Christmas gift. All gifts would be roughly the same cost. The name … [Read more...]
The Plant Lady
By Jessi Jablonski Oh, deer! Deer can be beautiful and a joy to watch... until they eat all of your plants! We live with a large population of deer, and sometimes it seems like there is no deterring them from making a salad bar out of our gardens. I’ve lived with this problem my entire gardening career, and have embraced a few techniques for living in harmony with … [Read more...]
A little of this, A little of that
CHEERS FOR CHURCH COOKBOOKS and those cooks who share cherished recipes! These recipes have been vetted at Sunday School picnics, sunrise Easter breakfasts, salad luncheons, soup suppers and potluck dinners. The menus for the fall harvest fundraisers very often include meatballs and real mashed potatoes. Some serve ham and meatballs, codfish with melted butter, sirloin … [Read more...]