Tag Archives: Calendula
I Was Surprised Too
Yesterday was a glorious summer day; sunny and comfortably warm with no humidity plus the luxury of a refreshing breeze. Today is the Fourth of July and I’m hosting my first family barbecue. Handy thought I needed a gas grill … Continue reading
The Team of Troublemakers
Herman the German (my father) and Uncle Bob (his brother) have an interesting relationship. My father is four years older; Uncle Bob is “the baby.” My grandparents kept a cow until “the baby” went to high school and I can … Continue reading
A Few More Hostess Gifties
After I finished yesterday’s blog post, I remembered a few other possible hostess gifties. Garlic and some saved Calendula seeds. It’s local, practical, and it won’t end up in a landfill. Sure enough.
Flower Power
This summer, I grew Calendula. They’re pretty powerful little flowers and they sit on a solid stem. They fit perfectly behind my ear, like a pencil. I’m going to wear a Calendula flower in my hair more often, especially on … Continue reading
Posted in Talk of The Toile
Tagged Best flowers for hair adornment, Calendula, flowers in your hair
Dear Aunt Tomato – Cold Weather Crops
The information I provide to you is editorial and helpful in nature and cannot be construed as perfect truth. Some of the information I am providing is based on anecdotal evidence and personal experience. The benefit claimed has not been … Continue reading
Posted in Dear Aunt Tomato
Tagged Buck Owens, Calendula, cold weather crops, Hampton Victory Garden, home, Lisbon High School, seeds, spinach, Uncle Bob
Friday Pillow Talk – Sunshine Flashback
On Wednesday, I suggested you could put a seed catalog under your pillow and possibly dream in flowers. I know it seemed silly and (pause) New Age. I’d be lying if I told you I actually did put a seed … Continue reading
Posted in Friday Pillow Talk
Tagged 1980's, Calendula, dreams, groundhogs, hairdresser, lettuce, Right Now, seed catalogs
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