by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 30, 2013 | cooking, essential oils, flowers, Garden, gardening, organic
Geranium leaves are some of my favorite aromas. Hence, cooking with geraniums is my thought of the day. Just chop up the leaves and add to cookie batter, pancakes, jams, jellies or cakes. Not only are you adding flavor and aroma to the cookies but your house will...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 29, 2013 | Uncategorized
Begonias have not really been high on my list of blooming plants because they are annuals and I tent to plant perennials. However this year the gazebo has had a lovely red begonia hanging in a basket. Native to Latin America, Asia & South America, there are over...
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 27, 2013 | Uncategorized
Katydids are al over my roses and daisies. They are born looking like an adult and molt until they grow their wings. They begin singing 3 months before the first frost and then stop.
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 26, 2013 | Uncategorized
by HollyBeth Anderson | Jul 24, 2013 | beauty, Garden, gardening, organic
There are over 550 species of swallowtail globally and roughly 30 in the US. They are the largest butterfly species in North America. Their name comes from the forked wings that resemble swallows. Their wings are transparent, reflecting light through the scales...
