Charcuterie boards were originally borrowed from the French and lately it seems they’ve evolved to the next mouth-watering, over the top level. While the word itself refers to the tradition and art of preparing and assembling...
Read More(Editor’s note: DeeDee Wood is the owner of Black Cat Curiosities, an online antiques research and sales venue.) July is a patriotic month, and it’s a good time to discuss one of the most iconic figures in United States history,...
Read MoreJuly is full of sun, heat and humidity — but the gardens can still thrive, and blue flowered plants can “cool off” the garden. Agastache “Blue fortune” blooms from July to September, filling the garden with tall stems that are...
Read MoreTo thrive in summer, lawns need water every week. When you water, imitate a slow, soaking rain. This allows the water to penetrate deep and the roots will grow down, away from the heat and drought at the surface. When you water,...
Read MoreIs there anything better than summer? Between the fresh fruits and vegetables that abound at our local produce stands to the wonderfully long stretches of daylight, I am pretty sure there is nothing better than summer. One of...
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