Stacey Nguyen
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…
Shopping Dollar Tree’s hanging planter accessories!
It's that odd bit of winter where it's freezing cold outside, but it somehow feels like spring because the sun…
Crossing off things on my fall bucket list: How quintessential fall activities hold up
Right now, it’s that perfect sweet spot between autumn and winter when I don’t quite have to turn on my…