by Cindyj | Oct 30, 2008 | Uncategorized
I grew the large pumpkin on the right, my neighbor gifted me the one on the left. Notice the small turnip on the left too.I’ve always liked Halloween. Perhaps it’s because I like being someone I am not or because I am glad for the changing seasons and the tendency...
by Cindyj | Aug 22, 2008 | Uncategorized
I just came across this alarming news; 4 separate lotions were tested in mice and found to increase the occurrence and growth of skin cancer following exposure to UV light. The moisturizers used and their ingredients (as well as I could find) are:Dermabase –...
by Cindyj | Aug 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
My younger brother finally tied the knot so to speak and got married. For his wedding I put together an assortment of herbs as an ‘Herbal Blessing’. Sometimes these herb mixes can be used instead of rice to toss at the couple with wishes of good luck. They...
by Cindyj | Jun 26, 2008 | Uncategorized
Roses are blooming and nothing could be prettier. I have several large rose bushes shown here on my property line. I have no idea what they are but they are slightly aromatic with beautiful buds on them. I also have several somewhat aromatic roses in front of my...
by Cindyj | May 11, 2008 | Uncategorized
I miss my Mom. She died two years ago. When she was alive I remember giving her a tussie mussie one year for Mothers Day. This year I will walk my garden (and look in my dried collection) to see what plants I have to pay tribute to her on this Mothers Day.Basil for...