The definition of Chef is head cook, someone who cooks professionally for others. In the real world a Chef is someone who has a vast knowledge of all
As gardeners most of us spend the large majority of our time out of doors during the daylight hours, but there is a host of interesting sites and sounds to be taken in after dark. Plants such as Moon Vine bloom at night
I have written several decorating articles that work around a tight budget, which I hope has helped you to achieve your decorating goal without breaking the bank. I love a good bargain and saving money! If I can decorate with recycled items, creative ideas and paint, I have fun. Well, I am going to throw [...]
Thinking of having a family get- together or some great friends over for a cook out? I have some great decorating tips for elegant but casual table top. Your color schemes are endless, just choose the colors
What a wonderful time of year to bring fresh cut flowers in to your home. Coneflower, Black-eyed Susan and Queen Ann’s Lace are all in bloom and make wonderful cut arrangements. To avoid bringing unwanted pests in to your home, be sure to inspect the flowers for pests such as spider mites and aphids. These [...]
After a considerable amount of rain in May we are now experiencing a lengthy dry spell. Resist any temptation to do any seeding at this point, it is usually best to plant seeds for new lawns, over seed an existing lawn or to lay fescue sod between September and October. It is common for fescue [...]
Southern Chic’ is going through a metamorphosis and will become a new and exciting store. We are featuring “Made In The USA” Mattresses and furniture! Our goal is to carry as many products as possible that are made in the USA. We now carry 3 lines of furniture which are MADE IN THE USA. Our [...]
I’ve often wondered the reason behind some vegetables needing to be planted in hills. Being the lazy gardener that I am, I have always halfheartedly created a hill to plant the seeds in or done without it altogether. Fortunately, probably just dumb luck; I have always had good crops. In doing a little research there [...]
Truthfully, woody plants reported to have purple foliage are rarely purple. The colors are probably better described as wine, maroon, aubergine, or burgundy. Still, the word purple is just fun. It’s one of those words that sounds weirder and weirder the more you say it. The beauty and effect of purple foliage is influenced by [...]
Aside from the tragic deaths, the greatest loss from last months flooding is the loss of unique cultural and historical items. The impact from the loss of so many personal letters, historical documents and photographs from so many homes is difficult to imagine. Unfortunately, the items that were washed away cannot be replaced but for [...]