10 ways to minimize slugs and snails in the garden05.11.09

I just received a comment on my main blog, Tricia’s Musings, from a regular reader and he said that he lost most of his Hyacinth flowers to slugs this year. What a shame! He must have a very heavy infestation of slugs. I don’t believe I’ve ever seen a slug on my hyacinth nor most [...]



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Elderly neighbor already tending her garden?03.15.07

I’ve mentioned my “stalker” neighbor Sofie before haven’t I? She’s the little old lady that lives next door who stares at me from her living room window when I sit working on my desktop computer, or who rushes outside the moment I try to get any work done in the garden. Are you remembering her [...]



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Herbal Teas and herbal Infusions01.12.07

Do you ever drink herbal teas? I Know that you can make a tea using bergamot, or the leaves from native beebalm and I’ve been thinking of giving this a try. Has anyone else done this? I’ve heard that it smells and tastes somewhat like Earl Grey tea. To be considered a true tea, any [...]



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