Tag Archives: garden

Make a Wish and Watch it Grow!

Posted on November 24, 2014 by lavenderlin

A while back my sister had the opportunity to go through an old barn and take any items she wanted. She collected a few things and offered some to me. Of the items I took was an old rusted iron … Continue reading →

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Meet Stumpy

Posted on June 18, 2014 by lavenderlin

When I moved into my new home I was anxious to start designing my yard. I worked with the landscape when planning the location of my gardens. One of the features the previous owners left behind was a large tree … Continue reading →

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10 Things I Liked About The 2013-14 Snow Storm

Posted on January 3, 2014 by lavenderlin

Here in Rolling Meadows, Illinois we just got over a 3 day snow storm, at least I hope it is over. It started on New Year’s Eve and after all was said and done we ended up with over a … Continue reading →

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Grilled Veggie Sandwich with Herb Mayo

Posted on September 4, 2013 by lavenderlin

With an abundance of squash, eggplant, and colored bell peppers coming out of my garden I  decided to make grilled veggie sandwiches. I sliced up some eggplant, yellow squash, zucchini, orange peppers and red onions. I placed the slices in … Continue reading →

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Spirit Food

Posted on August 17, 2013 by lavenderlin

When I moved into my new home last year it was late July and too late to start a garden. However, I did scope out the yard and found a spot where the grass wasn’t growing so well. There was … Continue reading →

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Jasmine – King of Flowers

Posted on July 18, 2013 by lavenderlin

Jasmine flowers bloom at night. How cool is that? Their rich, heady, strong floral fragrance saturates the night air making them perfect for creating a magical, romantic atmosphere. If you have never smelled these flowers you don’t know what you … Continue reading →

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Soap Introductions – Herb Garden

Posted on July 10, 2013 by lavenderlin

My Herb Garden soap is quite possibly my favorite. Of course all my soaps are my favorite for different reasons but this bar is special to me because it is the first scent blend I ever created. Way back, over … Continue reading →

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Garden Centerpiece

Posted on April 22, 2013 by lavenderlin

I was having a busy week with meetings and running my soap business when I got a call from my brother-in-law. He was throwing a 50th birthday party for my sister on Friday. It was to be at a restaurant and it … Continue reading →

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Dirt Therapy

Posted on April 7, 2013 by lavenderlin

I suffer from depression. I have had it all my life but have never taken medication for it. I have found other ways to cope. One of my remedies is dirt therapy. I come from a long line of farmers … Continue reading →

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