Every time I move, I create my all-time favorite garden. Each is different and memorable.
First, there was the woodsy shade garden with camellias, azaleas, ferns and Japanese maples. Large-cupped, yellow Carlton daffodils emerged early spring under deciduous trees before they leafed out, and violet-flowering, cold- hardy geraniums (Geranium Rozanne) popped with summer color.
Fairy gardening continues to be a trend we love and with all the customizable options the threshold for whimsy reaches glittery unicorn and pot-of-gold-at-the-end-of-the-rainbow status! These miniature gardens bring magnanimous amounts of fun to all ages and are the perfect solution for a kid’s birthday party, bridal shower, girls night out, or anniversary. Or maybe it’s just you, your fairy garden supplies, and a nice pinot noir!?
There is no one, universal mulch for everything. There are pros and cons to every mulching material. Whatever the material, mulch needs to stay put to be effective, but should also be easy to remove and apply.
Craving a little sweetness is not unfamiliar to any of us and for those of you who were fortunate enough to grab a seat at last weekend’s Outdoor Show seminar with Chef Manu, Cooking with Herbs, we promised we’d share his recipes for Moelleux au Chocolat and Pot de Crème a la Lavande. From a decadent, gooey, melting in the middle chocolate pudding to a creamy, mouth-watering custard infused with lavender, these two treats are sure to thrill anyone with a sweet tooth.
Cuisine de Jardin with Chef Manu - “Moelleux au Chocolat”
