Potting Prep

Tonite I am clearing out The Shed to make room for
8 motivated ladies to come over and pot the
colossal amaryllis bulbs for the Press On Fund
as described on Tuesday.

Team Tennis has a goal of 100 to meet, and believe me,
this group is fueled by a challenge like this!



















This is the result of last year's potting effort.
Could someone tell my dear hubby that I need more room...??!!



More tomorrow.
Blessings from the Garden.
PS...All entries for "Porches on Parade" will be voted on soon...

Press On: Potting for Patrick

This Friday, a half dozen or so of my tennis buddies will gather in The Shed to pot up Amaryllis bulbs for the Press On Fund to Cure Childhood Cancer. My friend Kris has received over 1000 orders for the aromatic paper whites and the colossal amaryllis which we pot and wrap in a festive Christmas cloak.

There are several "potting party hostesses" who invite "Press ON angels" to come pot for this movement. We've surpassed the order goal of 1000, so now it's time to roll up our sleeves and get to work.

More on Friday.Blessings from the Garden.
ML

SuperFood: Kale

(Kale:the green ruffly stuff cozied up with turnips and sweet potatoes)

I just read an article in Oxygen magazine compounded by a Facebook notice from Garden City Organics which sparked this post! Earlier this month, I described the 12 most common SuperFoods and their benefits.

It's time to conjoin the food we grow and eat. Kale hits the spotlight today as it is one of the top SuperFoods. The term "superfood" is such because of its nutrients and health protecting qualities. According to the CDC, Kale was brought to the US in the 17th Century, ended up in the South as a "poor man's food" because it is so cheap and easy to grow. Hear that? EASY TO GROW!

With this in mind, I purchased several beautiful & healthy kale plants from Garden City Organics on Broad Street.

Blessings from the Garden

ML

Holiday Planning continues...

Once again, cousin Nancy with some great ideas for those of us "challenged" by the Holidays!

I hope you are making progress with your Holiday planning!

It is not too late to make a plan. Let's get started on Thanksgiving.

Thanksgiving at your house:

• Decide on a menu. Are you cooking everything or is everyone bringing a dish?


• Buy your turkey or reserve a fresh one


• Don't forget the Butterball TalkLine and the website for questions! http://www.butterball.com/


• Is there a special drink you will serve? go ahead & buy ingredients, strike off the list...

Away for Thanksgiving:

• Offer to bring a dish/decoration/appetizer


• Make a list of travelling items needed


• Take along early Christmas gifts to save on mailing


• Check maintanence on your car- oil change, windshield wipers, etc...


• Flight reservations?

Fall is a season for many gatherings, so don't forget the following:

• Camera with charger & batteries, check "card" to make sure it's not full!


• Hair, nail, facial, pet grooming appointments- they book up fast during holidays

Most importantly, make time for your family & friends. Enjoy this time together during the busy holidays.

Thanks Nancy!

Blessings from the Garden.

ML