We all have our favorite flowers that, despite not being perennials, we plant in our gardens every year. The number one flower that I plant each year is petunias. I consider them the “tried and true” flowers of my garden. The meaning of “tried and true” is proven good, desirable or ...

I thought I’d have so much time this spring compared to last year. A year ago, I was helping plan two national conferences and preparing for our first family wedding. I made more than 200 decorated cupcakes for the wedding. What was I thinking? My bank account was on my mind, because those ...

I always try to grow a new fruit or vegetable in my garden every year. This year, I am experimenting with a family favorite — strawberries. I love strawberries, and our family makes a trip just about every July to harvest fresh strawberries in the sweltering heat. However, I haven’t tried ...

“I’m sorry they didn’t win, Mom,” my son said. “I had fun being here,” I replied. “It’s more fun when they win, though,” he added. “Most of the fans are spending more time getting snacks than watching the game,” my husband complained as people obstructed our view. He ...

France is famous for many things — the Eiffel Tower, the Louvre, wine and croissants among them. But the French can also be proud of being the home of tremendous lettuce. Batavia lettuce, also called French Crisp and Summer Crisp lettuce, is mild, sweet and crispy. It’s absolutely ...

“Did you know that most adults across the world have a psychoactive stimulant daily?” my son asked me. He was working on the opening line of a speech for a class. My then-teenage son's question certainly caught my attention. The stimulant was in a cup surrounded by my hands. I was ...