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The garden that didn’t grow – Liz’s rant

July 25th, 2011 | Add a Comment

The garden that didn’t grow – Liz’s rant

PrintI am despondent. Totally, utterly despondent, I tell ya. Why? Because yesterday, I pulled up my three cucumber plants. Total summer yield: three cucumbers. Well, one was so large that I nicknamed it a zucchumber. I think it tipped the ruler at more than a foot in length. It doesn’t matter, though. I don’t grow them to break records. I grow them to pick when they’re approaching the perfect pickle cucumber size. Which is really … Read entire article »

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Marigolds for Granny – Liz’s rave

June 6th, 2011 | 2 Comments

Marigolds for Granny – Liz’s rave

PrintI’d been “testing” marigolds for a month or so, looking for that scent that reminded me of my grandmother. By testing, I mean rubbing on the flower with my fingers, much like you would to smell mint or basil or whatever. Because marigolds have a distinctive smell that I remember from my childhood. And marigolds are one of the many things that remind me of my late grandmother, Ibbie (Stewart) McAllister. Granny was the quintessential grandmother, in … Read entire article »

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Introducing KitchenKuffs – Liz’s Rave!

May 25th, 2011 | Add a Comment

Introducing KitchenKuffs – Liz’s Rave!

PrintThere are several statements that take place in our house over and over again: Pick up your dirty clothes Chew with your mouth closed Throw away your trash And my all-time least favorite: Can someone come push up my sleeves?!?! PLEASE!?!? Well, Kate, bar the door, those days are gone. May I present: KitchenKuffs!!! That’s right, people. It’s time to say goodbye to soggy sleeves! The brainchild of Barbara Doran, KitchenKuffs mean you’ll never have suds-soaked cuffs (or anything else, for that matter) on … Read entire article »

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Liz’s rant: Garden rivals

June 20th, 2010 | Add a Comment

Liz’s rant: Garden rivals

PrintAs I’ve mentioned previously, I’m once again attempting to grow my own garden for a variety of reasons, not the least of which is that of self-sufficiency.  But it would appear that that there are those in my family who insist on mocking my efforts, making light of what I consider a serious endeavor. Case in point: the other day, I informed my parents that I’d planted some white half-runner green beans – a statement that … Read entire article »

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Liz’s Rant: How does your garden grow?

April 7th, 2010 | 2 Comments

Liz’s Rant: How does your garden grow?

PrintDid you ever wonder if Mary, Mary, Quite Contrary actually had a garden? Was it just a line? Or did she truly have a garden, and if so, what did this garden look like? Maybe it’s not important to you. But it’s important to me. Because for the second year in a row, I’m starting a garden. I say “starting” because last year I didn’t end up with a garden – just several tomato plants. I have … Read entire article »

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Betcha Didn’t Know – these surprising uses for coffee filters: Tip 3

December 18th, 2009 | Add a Comment

Betcha Didn’t Know – these surprising uses for coffee filters: Tip 3

PrintBetcha didn’t know… this surprising use for a coffee filter. Use it to line a flower pot.  Place a coffee filter in the bottom of a flowerpot before adding the dirt and plant. The porous paper allows water to drain without allowing nutrient rich soil to leak out the hole. Print … Read entire article »

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