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Savory and Hearty Zucchini Sausage Dressing Casserole

September 5, 2021 No Comments

We had a massive abundance of zucchini and yellow squash this year! In truth, I’m questioning my sanity in planting FIVE (yes…5) summer squash plants. We’re near the end of our summer and I’m relishing the slowing harvest before our long winter months. If you’re like me, and you are over all the sweet treat uses for prolific zucchini….zucchini bread, muffins, brownies, I have a gem for you today. This casserole is the perfect early fall

Never Miss a Planting Date – Seed Organization!

August 28, 2021 No Comments

Okay all! I have a whopper today! I cannot tell you how many times I missed a seed starting/planting date in my many years of gardening. So MANY times I have kicked myself for missing those dates or planting too early even. Without fail, I end up having to buy starts at the nursery versus using some of my gorgeous heirloom seeds. Needless to say, I have been pondering this problem for quite some time

YouTube Videos – Coming Right Up!

August 21, 2021 No Comments

Hi, Lovely People! I’ve finally bit the bullet and decided to start posting content to YouTube!! Eeek! I explain all the major reasons why in the video but this leap of faith was a long time in the making. https://youtu.be/UZarcvgwUfI I’d like to invite you to subscribe to my channel, here. In the past, I used it to use share my Classical Conversation playlists and a few random videos. As I post more to YouTube,