- How to Make Authentic Shingara: Step-by-Step Guide
Shingara is my absolute favorite since I was a little girl. I will not try to find an english translation for the word “Shingara” because whatever word I try, it falls short of the fascinating… More - Fall Garden Reflections: Colorful Maples and Dahlia Blooms in my Pacific Northwest (PNW) Garden
Fall Garden Highlights - October in the Pacific Northwest (PNW): A Reflection
This year fall/autumn weather came just as we entered October. The weather has cooled down, the leaves are changing colors and the mornings are foggy. It is a beautiful time of year in the Pacific… More - September Garden Highlights in the PNW
Fall arrived here in the Pacific Northwest (PNW) in September this year. The average night temperature is hovering around 40f and days are much cooler too (in the 60f range). The cooler temperature was brought… More - Harvesting and Blooming Dahlias: August Garden Highlights in the Pacific Northwest (PNW)
The Pacific Northwest experienced a dry August, but received a beneficial rain towards the end. The harvest yielded plentiful veggies and an abundant plum crop. Dahlias, particularly the Breakout variety, flourished. Fall seeds were sown in preparation for cooler weather. A video capturing the garden highlights in August is available.
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