Today | In the Garden
In the Garden – October 2021
Enjoying Edible Flowers by Holly BoettcherCan you imagine the surprised look on our guests’ faces when we serve a fruit and cheese platter, or caprese salad garnished with edible flowers that we have grown in our gardens? What a culinary experience using edibles on the tomatoes that were started...
In the Garden – September 2021
Crown Jewel of the Garden by Holly BoettcherI must admit, the first time I saw one, I didn’t know what it was. I had been touring gardens on a garden walk fundraiser and stumbled upon a stunning plant with blooms so brilliant orange that I was mesmerized. They looked like a crown of jewels on...
In the Garden – August 2021
Growing Potatoes in Containers by Holly BoettcherI love fingerling potatoes, but since I do not have a water source near the large garden on my property, I decided to try something different this year. Going with my philosophy of “keep it simple,” I instead planted the potatoes in containers...
In the Garden – July 2021
A Time to Deadhead by Holly BoettcherEvery year I must have a lush and colorful fuchsia hanging in my backyard, of course, near my hot tub so I can enjoy watching the hummingbirds zipping in and out of the blooms as I sip my morning coffee. There is so much joy to behold as I watch them chase each...
In the Garden – June 2021
Try Some Zinnias by Holly BoettcherBecause of their brilliant colors, it’s no surprise that Aztecs called zinnias “hard on the eyes!” They are an example of endurance since they bloom from mid-summer all the way through the late fall when frost ends their display. But why do I love them? Let me...