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September 2021 The first time I was taught how to make tussie-mussies, also spelled tussy mussy (among other variations), was by my friend Becky and
August 2021 A strong memory from my childhood is of being beautifully dressed in a blue wool coat with a black velvet collar, black patent
July 2021 When we think of the Fourth of July we think of watermelon, barbecued hamburgers, hot dogs, ribs and “Mom’s” Apple Pie. Read
June 2021 We, who love gardening and gardens never cease to appreciate and enjoy the beauty inspiration, knowledge, love and pure joy that our gardens
May 2021 In the time of climate change, at present, we are back in a drought and having a La Niña year. The last couple
April 2021 All my life I have had a “love affair” with wisteria, passed down from Mum, Pat Welsh, who has written numerous books and
March 2021 We are having a La Nina this year according To the weather bureau.La Nina’s usually mean less rain in southern CA.But we have
GARDEN SURROUNDINGS: In The Garden When I first moved to this property five plus years ago, I knew I wanted to make large changes in
January 2021 Normally I am given great freedom in what I write about each month for SDHS.As long as it has to do with plants
How Our Collective Passion of Gardening and Nature Helps Us and the World Today is November 29, 2020.This has been a difficult year for all
This past weekend I was in the San Francisco Bay area. Sunday was the 75th birthday of the Golden Gate Bridge. Check out the picture
Viva España! I just arrived home from Spain after visiting one of my daughters and her family. My son-in-law is Spanish Basque. They live in
The other morning while having tea with a friend I heard a thud thud thud. Oh no I protested! This friend is somewhat of a
Last weekend I was invited to a friend’s 65th wedding anniversary party. It was also the friend’s 90th birthday. This particular friend looks 20 years
I happened to be one of the fortunate people who heard the Dalai Lama speak in San Diego a couple of weeks ago. He spoke
Last weekend I had an impromptu party for some cousins who were visiting from England. Easy steps to entertain a crowd for breakfast. Please check
Ok, I have just spent forty minutes on Google trying to figure out what animal is unscrewing a large container of dog food in the
Here’s a project that is lots of fun. Making your own wall succulent planters will also save you money :) A friend’s husband made the
I started coloring Easter eggs with my children when they were two years old. My children are now grown and have little ones of their own.
It’s Saturday night and I have a fire in the fireplace. It is supposed to rain cats and dogs tomorrow. I love a fire in