Lemon balm (also known as Melissa officinalis) is a perennial herbaceous member of the mint family, and it shows. It is difficult to kill and spreads quickly. If you give it free rein it’ll take off everywhere, so it’s best…
I have wanted a labyrinth in my backyard for years. When a friend mentioned how much it cost (and how long it takes) to have a professional create one, I knew I would be DIYing it. The labyrinth needed to…
I eyed this chair for weeks at my local creative reuse store (Reconsidered Goods in Greensboro, NC). The chair shape was nice, but the fabric was not. When it comes to chairs, I go for the kind you can easily…
It is past the summer gardening season. But you may be lucky enough to have plants that are still producing. Making pickles is a simple way to preserve your final harvest. I used this recipe as the base. But since…
I have a friend blessed with bountiful fig trees in her backyard. She shares her harvest with friends. I am lucky enough to get in on the action. To be clear, I can eat an embarrassing number of fresh figs.…
