The Dirt
Cool Off Fast! – Agua Fresca
Agua Fresca Recipe by Sandy Swegel My basic remedy for hot July days is to bend over and run the hose over my head, but a more attractive and effective way to cool off is to make an Agua Fresca (refreshing water), the great fruit or vegetable drink of Mexico and other southern regions. I’ve been […]
It’s Time to Divide Iris
Wildflower Seeds by Sandy Swegel Bearded Iris meet many of my criteria for a flower garden. Their flowers are big and colorful. They are sturdy and withstand hail. Here in Colorado they are virtually disease free. One of the best and the worst things about iris is that they reproduce like crazy. Especially in rainy […]
It’s Caterpillar Time!
Beneficial Insects by Sandy Swegel Protect our friends. So many butterflies in our area have laid their eggs and their baby caterpillars are getting big and fat and chewing up plants. Be sure you know who your friends are before you squash any of them! You’ll love having the butterflies. Swallowtail caterpillars I found these […]