rudbeckia is also known as black-eyed Susan.

Growing A Wildflower Garden

The only flowers that I could recognize for certain were – dandelions!

Then, in 2021, this happened.

Caulif;ower is served with crispy bread crumb coating.

Panko-Crusted Roast Cauliflower

The seasonings and bread crumbs add so much an otherwise kind of bland veggie that it can actually make a meatless meal by adding soft flour tortillas, easy coleslaw, and your favorite hot sauce or guacamole.

If We Can’t Save The Earth From Climate Change, Maybe Nature Can

I don’t normally watch Nature on PBS but having just finished The Invention of Nature, and being laid up due to some dental issues, I decided to give the episode “The Serengeti Rules” a go.

Glad I did.

A well organized kitchen including pots hanging from a rack over the stove.

Death Cleaning Is A Real Thing

The concept of Death Cleaning, or getting rid of junk as made popular by the minimalist movement, can offer peace and serenity.

Updating a 1960’s Garden: Flower Borders Poolside

My gardening efforts have focused on updating the flower beds around the backyard swimming pool and fence. These beds haven’t been changed since the pool was added.