I try not to let the plants in my herb garden flower, but I let perennial herbs in my main garden flower for the bees and butterflies.  The chive flowers are probably my favorite, and check out how much more gorgeous they look with my new camera! Compare the new photo below to this post from […]

My namesake is starting to flower, and it is gorgeous! On Today’s Date in the Past: Our “Orchard” Happy Mother’s Day!

I love when spring brings everything to life in my yard after the long, cold, dark winter.  Here are the gorgeous purple blossoms on the chives that reappears each year in my garden. Chive Photo #1.  The beginning of a bloom. Chive Photo #2.  The first petals reach up toward the sun. Chive Photo #3. […]

I’m not ashamed to admit that I suddenly find myself spending a lot of time on Pinterest.  Waiting for my morning coffee to finish brewing?  Pinterest.  In the waiting room at the orthodontist?  Pinterest.  Walking up the stairs at work?  Um, not yet, but it could happen! One project that caught my eye was the […]

Our last meal in Phoenix was at The Herb Box in Scottsdale, and it was incredible.  We ordered cocktails and a few different items to share so we could explore more of the menu in one sitting.  I highly recommend the following: Sun Devil Margarita.  While this was a little spicier than my comfort level, […]