Summer may be slowly approaching a close, but all of the vegetables and herbs in my garden are ripening faster and faster. I can barely catch up with all of the weeding, watering, pruning, harvesting, preserving, and, the most wonderful part, enjoying. To create this refreshing, gin-based, end-of-summer treat, I used fresh watermelon, cucumber, and […]
I won’t even begin to count how many days we have been renovating our hallway, kitchen, living room, and dining room areas. If you have ever owned an old home, you know that once you start repairing a portion of your home, another dilemma arises. You can choose to ignore the problem and cover it […]
I just got back from an evening session of watering the newly planted vegetables and herbs at the garden plot. Nighttime watering is relaxing, but it is definitely a one-way conversation with your plants, since you can’t see what is happening! We are so excited about this year’s gardening plans. Still going strong in plot […]
Rooted in a love of gardening and crafting cocktails from what I grow in my backyard, holly & flora is a resource for garden-to-glass drinks that are seasonally driven and culinarily influenced.
These are a few of my favorite posts, from ethereal egg white cocktails to refreshing, fruit-driven spritzes.
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