Enjoy your poinsettias all year long

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton With their vibrant red color, poinsettias are the most popular plant to use for decorating during the holidays. Although we associate poinsettias with Christmastime, they are actually tropical plants, native to south Mexico and Central...

Facing the big chill in the garden

Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Well, we have had a good run. After enjoying a warm October and an unseasonably nice November, we must face the reality of cold weather. In the garden, we have finally experienced what’s known as the “killing frost” or “hard frost”. The...

Braided yeast bread with sesame seeds

By Tammy Thornton Who doesn’t love the aroma of freshly baked bread wafting through the air? Making your own homemade bread may seem like a daunting task, but it’s actually very easy, quite forgiving, and extremely gratifying. Every once in a while I get on...