Spring is a little late arriving this year, but that doesn’t mean you can’t bring a little bit of spring weather indoors. There are plenty of spring flowering plants that will do well in indoor planters. With a plentiful choice of bulbs and plants available this time of year, here are just a few of …
Category: Spring
Mar 23 2022
Happy National Puppy Day!
It’s #NationalPuppyDay so today we’re bringing you a post full of adorable puppies to brighten your day. Enjoy! This little Siberian Husky is ready for spring 💮 Sleepy Jack Russell Puppy 💗 It’s too early for this Golden Retriever pup, too. Pomeranian Puppy Love 💗 Beagle Babies 💕 Boston Terrier Furbaby 🐾 I can’t get enough of sweet Samoyeds! (aka Bjelkier …
Mar 20 2022
Spring Recipe You Can Make for Lunch: Za’atar Haloumi Sandwich
Whet your appetite and see what you can whip up for lunch with this simple and delicious sandwich. Seasoning the delectable fried haloumi cheese with zingy yet earthy za’atar is just what’s needed as winter comes to an end. When layered on naturally fermented bread, the flavours of the middle eastern spice blend – comprised …
Mar 20 2022
“The Spring” by Thomas Carew
The Spring Now that the winter’s gone, the earth hath lostHer snow-white robes, and now no more the frostCandies the grass, or casts an icy creamUpon the silver lake or crystal stream;But the warm sun thaws the benumbed earth,And makes it tender; gives a sacred birthTo the dead swallow; wakes in hollow treeThe drowsy cuckoo, …
Jun 16 2021
How to Grow a Pineapple Plant from a Grocery Store Pineapple
Did you know you can plant a pineapple from the cutting of a grocery store pineapple fruit? If you want to try it out, the earlier the better! Pineapples take time to grow. In fact, once you plant a pineapple stem in your garden, it can take about two years for the plant to reach …
Jun 12 2021
Moroccan Cauliflower “Couscous” Salad
There’s no time like springtime to fill up on farm-fresh greens and crisp vegetables. Take advantage of nature’s peak season by eating easy dinner salads all week. Add protein. Protein transforms a boring side salad into a satisfying main course. Marinated steak, grilled chicken, boiled eggs and seafood are all hearty options, but don’t overlook …
May 27 2021
Watermelon and Basil Iced-Tea Punch
Whether you’re preparing for a day on the lake, a barbecue party or a simple meal in the backyard, iced tea is a refreshing summer classic. Try a new twist on an old favorite with a recipe that adds the natural sweetness of real fruit. When making this recipe, use an iced tea made with …
Feb 19 2019
Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata
Usher in spring with this delicious brunch dish Asparagus is a culinary superstar of spring. Here’s an easy and delicious way to enjoy it — as a breakfast, lunch or light supper — from the staff at Harrowsmith magazine. Asparagus and Goat Cheese Frittata Prep time: 15-20 minutesCook time: 25 minutesServes: 6 Ingredients: Directions: Find more easy …
May 25 2018
Backyard Wonders
I have found over the years that I have become a person that will leaf through travel brochures and gaze longingly at planes as they pass by overhead. I think to myself, “What wonders will I see if I travel to faraway destinations? What would I experience?” I think everyone has those thoughts, well, except …
Apr 13 2018
Cheat Sheets: Butterflies
If you have ever spent a few minutes with any child, you will know that they can come up with questions that stump you. I have seen experts in a field being taken completely aback by the complex question asked by a 5 year old. I have also seen those same experts sputter and blush …