Embracing winter and snow in the garden
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Over time, seasoned gardeners learn to see the bright side of all different weather conditions. While hot days mean the sunflowers will bloom, rainy days will allow a break from watering the garden, and the roses will thrive. In winter, a...
Loaded sweet potatoes — a healthy crowd-pleaser
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Winter break means we get to enjoy extra time with a houseful of children who have returned home. But the gang needs to eat, and after filling ourselves with cheese and sugar cookies, it’s high time to seek healthier fare. Sweet potatoes...Ready for the last party of the year with an artichoke appetizer
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton We have one more party to attend before making resolutions to eat salad and exercise every day. Ringing in the New Year usually involves indulging in finger foods, appetizers, and dips. Whether you are playing host or guest for New Year’s...Make DIY gift tags and ornaments from your pantry
Let It Grow By Tammy Thornton Adding little personal touches to your holiday gifts and decorations can make them much more special. Two different ways of embellishing your presents and tree come right from the pantry. Grab some citrus, baking soda, and cornstarch, and...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...
