July specific posts
Paradise, Shangri-la, Eden, Nihon Teien, Arcadia… gardens go by many names. Whatever they are called, it’s a long accepted theme across many cultures that a garden is a metaphor for life. Just as we select and edit pieces of the natural outside world to create our garden, we select the objects, the ideas, and even […]
A Personal Arcadia – Part 1, Garden as Life Read More »
This was a childhood favorite of mine. (I say that a lot… I guess I liked to eat) I must admit I have looked in our family file but haven’t turned up the exact recipe I grew up eating. I’m afraid it may have been one of those instances where a recipe wasn’t used, the
Salmon Croquettes – plus a bonus, or two… Read More »
This week at Overleaf Garden I made progress sorting the bricks I intend to use as pavement in various areas of the garden. (See above , left) I also took in another small load of bricks from my neighbors (Thanks, Emma and Matt!) Ideally I’ll be able to collect enough hardscape material from various sources
In Bed This Week 7/27/2020 Read More »
I was checking over my native Creeping or Guadalupe Cucumber (aka Melothria pendula) vines yesterday evening when I disturbed a small moth. It fluttered out and landed practically under my nose, just begging to be seen. It did catch my eye, not so much for the striking black and white contrasting colors, but more for
Well Darlin’, You’re not from around here, Are ya? – A Cheerleading Moth Read More »
What the Heck is Hominy?Hominy is a considered a traditional food by southerners in the United States, Latin Americans, and native Americans from both the northern and southern continents. It’s made from whole corn kernels that have been shucked from the cob, and soaked in lye or a chemical lime solution to soften the tough
Hominy – A Multicultural Dish Read More »
“In tropical climes there are certain times of day, When all the citizens retire, To tear their clothes off and perspire. It’s one of those rules the greatest fools obey, Because the sun is far too sultry, And one must avoid its ultry-violet ray… Mad Dogs and Englishmen go out in the midday sun.” ~
Mad Dogs and Englishmen Read More »
Guavas are, to my nose, one of the most aromatic tropical scents anyone could ask for. Here in East Texas we are often fortunate enough to have fresh guavas imported to our grocery stores directly from Central America. Some have pink pulp, some have yellow pulp, and some even have white pulp. Their aroma is
A bend in the road is not the end of the road …unless you fail to make the turn. ~ Helen Keller. I always have enjoyed this quote by Helen Keller. I find it a little amusing and ironic, given her circumstances, that she would offer advice about missed turns. Then again I suppose it’s
A Bend in the Road Read More »
This week at Overleaf Gardens I tackled a job I both anticipated and dreaded, the creation of eight dedicated experimental compost bins for eight 8′ x 8′ (inside dimension) raised beds currently set up for vegetables. I dreaded it because I knew it meant prolonged, dirty work in the east Texas summer heat, with some
Decay, Decompostion, Rot – Compost! Read More »
Summer in a red mesh bag. Found in the bin at the grocery store. Thrown in the freezer until the heat of the afternoon. Plastic tubes of almost too sweet frozen shards of red, orange, purple, green, yellow, and blue. So sweet they almost seemed bitter, so cold you could barely hold them. Freeze Pops
Freeze Pops – Summer in a Red Mesh Bag Read More »