Published on Thursday, January 24, 2008 by Robbi Medieval gardens were a source of pleasure and also were utilitarian being the main source of fresh fruits and vegetables for the castle or homes occupants. Walking gardens in the castle or manor grounds were common in ancient times, and using a bit of imagination, we can emulate what they did there, and make our own medieval sights and scents in a small corner in ou...

Published on Friday, January 18, 2008 by Robbi As we get closer to spring and have a few days of warmer weather, anyone who loves to grow things will think about starting seeds. My first project is usually starting a few herbs in pots and placing them on a sunny windowsill. Basil is among my favorite because there are so many varieties and it is quite easy to grow. While most people think of basil as being trad...