Planting and caring for strawberries in the fall
Now that I'm 29, one hard truth that I’ve come to accept about myself is that I’m a fairweather outdoor…
Baking a strawberry shortcake!
I spent most of July pummeled by feelings of anxiety and dread, so I swiftly fell down a cozy culinary…
Pruning rose bushes during the summer
I am a neurotically detail-oriented Virgo daughter of a must-have-things-visually-orderly Libra mother, so, of course, against the advice of every…
Harvesting fresh English lavender to make tea
In proper Swiftie fashion, I have been in a lavender haze lately. That’s to say, the English lavender I’ve been…
Growing Thai basil in my kitchen herb garden
I think I have sufficiently established that I possess very little skill when it comes to the culinary arts. That…
Visiting Poot’s Cactus Nursery in Ripon, CA — again!
I took the day off today, and my boss was none too pleased. (And, for the record, I’m my own…
Reading favorites: The Fiancée Farce, The Longing for Less, and more
It's been a while since I've done book reviews here, but I'm proud to say that I've been keeping up…
Impulsively buying a strawberry plant in a hanging basket
On slow workday afternoons when I crave some semblance of human interaction, I wander around The Home Depot. A few…
Baking a cherry galette!
Living in the Valley for five years has deepened my appreciation for seasonal produce, whether it’s bought from a local…
Cutting roses: When to do it for the best results
We've arrived at the cusp of late spring and early summer in the Central Valley, which means that flowers are…