While gardening at Grandma’s house, the girl’s found a bright green caterpillar on her parsley. As all good Grandmas do, my mom happens to have a bug cage. We put the caterpillar and some parsley into the cage; all the while making him sea sick and talking entirely too loudly in his little face. After a few days of eating parsley like a crazy maniac, my oldest daughter decided that his name should be Parsley. (For Biddle’s Sake anyone?)When he stopped eating and started wandering around the … [Read more...]
Tips for a Family Garden
Many people associate gardens only with a place to sit when the weather's good. But there can be a lot more to it than this. It's the perfect setting to bond with your family and a great space to encourage your children to grow. It can also be a sanctuary and a grown up space that you and your friends can enjoy. It might seem that these two uses don't mix, but they can. Set aside some space for child friendly toys and activities, such as ball games or a sandpit. Keeping this … [Read more...]
