Heading to Substack
It’s finally time. I spent most of this year debating whether or not I wanted to continue to have a private blog or move to…
Poinsettia Care Tips to Keep Your Plant Blooming Every Year
September 2021 Update: If you are trying to get your Poinsettia plant to re-bloom in time for the holidays, now is the time to start…
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Free Halloween Activities in Los Angeles 2020 – Best Scary Decorations
Among the best, free Halloween activities near me in Los Angeles is the annual decoration extravaganza that occurs in Brentwood. This upscale neighborhood in Los…
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Rediscovering Baking During the Coronavirus
If you know me, you know that I love a sweet treat or two. I’m more of a nibbler than someone who dives into giant…
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Inexpensive White Wines for Late Summer
Just because the calendar says that it is late summer and fall is around the corner does not mean our desire for crisp, refreshing white…
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Visiting Palisades Park in Santa Monica, California
Going outside during the coronavirus always feels a little bit fraught with danger to me. Hiking is beyond me right now, but I was longing…
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Easily Clone and Root Cherry Tomatoes From Cuttings
You can easily clone cherry tomatoes from cuttings even in an indoor container garden. I know it sounds like a lie, but it is true.…
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The Pros and Cons of Growing Tomato Plants in Pots
Are we growing tomatoes in pots? Yes! But it isn’t easy, and it takes a lot of patience, organic fertilizer and more water than you…
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Growing Basil, Oregano, and Thyme in an Indoor Container Garden
Herbs are among the easiest plants to grow in an indoor container garden. They often thrive in small trays, as long as they have plentiful…
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Tales from an Indoor Spinach Container Garden on Day 131 of Coronavirus Isolation
You can successfully grow spinach in an indoor container garden provided you can expose it to full sun, use well-drained soil, and maintain a moderate…
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Let’s Talk Container Gardens on Day 122 of Coronavirus Isolation
We’ve never been more aware of the challenges of living in an urban center (Los Angeles) and not having private outdoor space than we have…
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