Spring Entertaining The Profile The House Sparrow The house sparrow or passer domesticus is a common bird that may be found throughout North America that made its first appearance in our country in 1851. It is a bird that typically settles in suburban neighborhoods particularly near buildings & manmade structures. Their nests may often be […]
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Spring Entertaining: ‘Alcazar’ Iris
Spring Entertaining The Profile ‘Alcazar’ Iris ‘Alcazar’ Iris is a tall bearded variety that may be identified by two distinctly different colored sets of petals. The top portion known as the standard display very pale lilac petals while the lower petals or the fall offer a rich, regal hue of purple. It is along this section of […]
Winter Entertaining: Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia
Winter Entertaining The Profile Alexandrina Saucer Magnolia Alexandrina Saucer Magnolias are a medium-sized tree growing between 20 to 30 feet with tulip-shaped blooms that emerge between February & March in the lower Southern United States depending on how warm or cool the temperature has been during the winter months. The shape & stature of the tree is much […]
Summer Entertaining: Elephant Ears
Summer Entertaining The Profile Elephant Ears Colocasia or Elephant Ears, offer a bold, tropical feel to gardens. Their lush green foliage pairs well with many summer blooms. Elephant Ears emerge from bulbs that perform best when planted approximately 4-inches beneath a mix a rich, organic soil in a location that receives sun or partial sun. […]
Spring Entertaining: Confederate Star Jasmine
Spring Entertaining The Profile Confederate Star Jasmine Although it’s not technically a jasmine at all, Confederate Star Jasmine deserves a space in your garden. The vine is a bit slow going during the first year however once established, expect a plethora of sweet, fragrant blooms to vigorously cover any spot in which it has been trained to grow. […]
Spring Entertaining: Downy Lavender
Spring Entertaining The Profile Downy Lavender There are many different types of lavender to grow, love & use when entertaining. The Essential Guide To Lavender highlights several varieties for cooking, baking & integrating into menus. Downy Lavender or Lavandula pubescens originated in the Mediterranean & has tender, fern-like foliage with pointed purple flower spikes. It may […]
Artisan Lifestyle: A Mississippi Culinary Revival
Made In Mississippi From fresh milk that comes from lovingly cared for cows to handcrafted concoctions filled with homemade goodness, folks in this rich, fertile region are joining together for a progressive approach to the future of our food. And the best part of all… they’re just waiting to share their craft and discoveries with you. Some of […]
Simple Style: Garden Party Essentials
Simple Spring Style 1.) Elum Designs Mums Stationery Set 2.) Weber Grill 3.) Kate Spade Picnic Floral Delacorte Watch 4.) Shoshanna Francesca Sheath 5.) Serena & Lily Butterfly Chair 6.) Oscar de la Renta Floral Necklace 7.) Pink Flamingos 8.) Melamine Tray 9.) OXO Herb Scissors The Tune “Garden Party” Ricky Nelson Be sweet.
