As gardeners, we can all agree that plants add beauty and life to any home. But did you know they offer so much more? Celebrate National House Plant Day this year by discovering the science-backed benefits of bringing nature indoors. Studies have shown that houseplants provide tremendous environmental and physiological advantages – from indoor cleansing air to …
Whoa, California is experiencing a series of back-to-back major storms, last week, a Cyclone Bomb followed the Atmospheric River. So, what is the difference between an Atmospheric River and a Cyclone Bomb? 1. Atmospheric Rivers (AR) are long, narrow bands of moisture that transport large amounts of water vapor from the tropics and subtropics. At the same time, Cyclone Bombs are intense …
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Knowing that I love to cook and favor Italian food, my sister-in-law gave me one of Lidia Matticchio Bastianich’s cookbooks, Lidia’s A Pot, A Pan, and A Bowl. My sister-in-law also included Lidia’s sauce and spaghetti. I was anxious to try it, and January 4th was National Spaghetti Day. Perfect, huh? Lidia Matticchio Bastianich is a renowned celebrity chef …
Well, this blog post was out of the queue, but I need to write about a weather phenomenon that I need to familiarize myself with, an Atmospheric River. This is New Year’s weekend, and California is experiencing heavy rain and flooding. My son’s backyard is flooding, and we have standing water in ours. The Vri Valley …
Looking through my field camera photos, I found the main image in this blog post, and I began wondering how these little guys survive the freezing winters. How do squirrels prepare for survival during the winter in the Sierras? It is time for me to learn about squirrels. Squirrels living in the Sierra Nevada Mountains …
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It’s that time of year again when people take a moment to reflect on the past year and make plans for the New Year. Making resolutions is an important mental exercise, not just because it allows us to create goals and celebrate our successes but also because, if done correctly, it can help strengthen our …
Christmas Day was just a couple of days ago, and now my thoughts are turning to the future; how can I help myself, my family, friends, and followers feel more hopeful about our future? Amid a global pandemic, political and financial turmoil, and other challenging times, it’s too easy to become overwhelmed by negative news …
My family and I celebrate Christmas, but many friends, co-workers, neighbors, and you, my followers, do not. Christmas is a beautiful holiday celebrated by millions of people worldwide. Christmas is a Christian holiday celebrating Jesus Christ’s birth. It is celebrated on December 25th each year. It has deep religious and cultural roots, Santa Claus, and …
The Amaryllis is a beautiful flowering plant popular during the holiday season. It is easy to care for and will bloom for weeks! I will explain the basics about Amaryllis plants, how to care for them, and where you can buy them. I will also briefly discuss the history of this popular holiday plant and …
I continue trying different ice cream recipes and am now taking requests. My granddaughter requested Orange Sherbet. So I gave it a try. There are so many recipes; you have to pick one and go with it. So I selected the following recipe from the Spruce Eats website. Homemade Orange Sherbet https://www.thespruceeats.com/orange-sherbet-recipe-1945803 Making orange sherbet …
