One summer I grew tri-color peppers (capsicum annuum) from seed in a pot on our deck. As the peppers ripen, they turn from white to purple to yellow-orange to red and the plant is really pretty and did quite well. When it came time to harvest, I tossed a few shriveled peppers into our Meyer … Continue reading Hot Pepper Harvest and Sauce-making
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NZ Day 5: J Chillin
My oldest son & his girlfriend arrived today and we planned, shopped for, and prepared a big American-style BBQ, so I stayed back to help with some of that. The other group went for dim sum and then to One Tree Hill, and a beach. Taking advantage of this time, late in the afternoon after … Continue reading NZ Day 5: J Chillin
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Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) Natural Dye
I've planted lots of butterfly bushes in my yard. By lots I mean more than 10. I started with two - a white one and a purple one - ordered online as bare roots; all the rest are children of those plants. I got them originally because I love lilacs but still don't have a … Continue reading Butterfly Bush (Buddleia Davidii) Natural Dye
Little Golden Notebook 