Potpourri Posts

  For the gardener enthusiast who has limited patience until harvest time, green tomatoes may be the perfect selection if one is looking for produce to pick before it ripens.  Green tomatoes are firm, just perfect for salsa and relish.  They can be refrigerated for up to two weeks to retain the green color and taste.  Although there are varieties of green tomatoes, ultimately ...

  GARDEN ART LOOKS LIKE FUN...... Here are some innovative gardening styles from around the country.     Resort Gardens Branson, Missouri     Downtown Disney, Orlando, Florida     'Around Town' Hannibal, Missouri     Visitor Center Bok Tower Gardens, Lake Wales, Florida    

      It’s time to shake the sand from our shoes, out of the hammocks and begin the homeward trek.  There was nothing quite as pleasant as the Floridian spring temperatures during our visit…..refreshing and positively invigorating the soul, quite in contrast to what we left behind.  It's somewhat difficult now to leave behind the Spanish moss, cypress knees, grove...

  We were amazed to see the plentiful supply of citrus fruit, or so it seemed.  Many are aware of the sustained freezing temperatures experienced in the Southeast in January of this year.  For the record, there were 13 consecutive days with temperatures 32 degrees or colder according to the National Weather Service. (Citrus crops can be damaged if temps fall to 28 degrees for ...

The works of renown glass artist, Dale Chihuly, were brought to the Missouri Botanical Garden in a custom-designed exhibition in 2006.  The exhibition drew 950,000 visitors and helped drive membership to a record 41,000 that year.  At the Climatron conservatory rainforest, colorful sculptures appeared at every turn through the tropical cycads, orchids, banyan and palms.  Glass in ...

Temperatures were continuing in the single digits and low teens, lasting approximately a week.  We took a little venture outdoors to observe how the river and the nearby Meramec Greenway were handling the frigid conditions.  The photos will best speak for themselves, but we will share some facts about the Meramec River.   This river is one of the longest free-flowing waterways i...

May we all be blessed with a bright and Happy New Year!     We've enjoyed your visits with us and hope 2010 will bless us with more as you travel along this internet highway. Thank you deeply!

In early July, 2009, our adored family pet passed on from us.  He was truly loved and is sorely missed.  This article is written through his eyes and thoughts.   ‘About 16 years ago I wandered into the back yard of this family, decided they would make good owners and so I stayed.  After 16 years, they are still not completely savvy, but they try.  I have an almost co...

From the first evening of our stay in Arkansas, we were beset with heavy rainfall, overcast skies, falling temperatures and a premature arrival (on our part) for a full fall extravaganza.                                The Ozarks are especially distinguishing for the topography, but it was challenging...

Still in the early stages of autumn here in Missouri, we are now bound for a visit to the Ozarks of Arkansas.  Due west from our home three hours, then south another three, the Ozarks are compared to a lush green belt, running over southern Missouri and northern Arkansas.  There seems to be some friendly debate over which state has the more natural beauty in waterfalls, mountain vis...