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Arkansas Holiday Attractions You Won’t Want to Miss
I may be partial, but I think Arkansas has some of the coolest attractions around, especially during the Holidays. It’s a special place year round, but as the Holidays approach you can find plenty of...
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Decking the Halls at Moss Mountain Farm
Christmas at Moss Mountain Farm is a busy time of the year. We enjoy receiving guests throughout the season and sharing the beauty of this special time.Planning holiday themes and decorations begins in...
View ArticleReflecting on the Winter Solstice
Today marks the shortest day of the year, the winter solstice. As I stood beneath that great oak at 5:00 this morning looking into the clear dark sky, illuminated with the glittering cosmos above, I...
View ArticleCommunity Matters
This year’s family Christmas party was different. I guess it’s the way I’m seeing the world these days. It supported observations I’ve made and a view that I’ve been developing for a while. You see, by...
View ArticleManure and other Winter Thoughts
January is an introspective month for me. I look inward and take solace in the quiet, winter landscape. I try to redirect the urge to jump up to getting things done and sitting in silence. It’s as...
View ArticleDaffodils on my Mind
I believe that there is a small part within each of us that is delighted each spring to see the first daffodils in bloom. These certainly are among the bravest of flowers, one of the first to herald...
View ArticleP. Allen Smith Takes 2 Golds at the 2019 Taste Awards
I am honored to announce that our team has been selected as the 2019 Winner of two Taste Awards, and was nominated for a total of 9 awards this year. The Taste Awards is the entertainment industry’s...
View ArticleStarting seeds indoors is easy, inexpensive, and a whole lotta fun
This time of year can be tough for gardeners. The holidays are over and we’re in a sort of gardening purgatory — I can see it on the horizon, but we’ve got plenty of cold, dreary days ahead before we...
View ArticleWin-Win: Succulents offer pizzazz while thriving on neglect
As gardeners, we all have our favorite plants. Maybe you love hydrangeas (rightly so), daylilies, or hostas. Me? It’s no secret I’m a sucker for daffodils and peonies. But I’ve got to tell you, over...
View ArticleA Hydrangea For Every Garden
I am hard-pressed to name a shrub that matches the hydrangea for drama, splendor, and elegance in the garden. From the subtle white starry-shaped lacecap flower of ‘Hayes Starburst’ to the dramatic,...
View ArticleDIY All-Natural Hand Sanitizer
This recipe is a natural solution for everyday use but at this time we suggest everyone follow the CDC guidelines for sanitation and the proper disinfectants identified for combating Covid-19....
View ArticleDIY Cloth Face Mask & How to Clean It
CDC recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g., grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant...
View ArticleThanks To Global Lockdown, Our Earth Is Healing
7 ways the planet is healing, thanks to global lockdown From air pollution levels plummeting to the canals in Venice clearing up BY LISA WALDEN | Country Living UK While the global population...
View ArticleHomemade Cleaning Solutions
Green cleaning or eco-cleaning has become a big business as homeowners gravitate toward more planet-friendly lifestyles. Eco-cleaning companies are popping up everywhere and there are a plethora of low...
View Article50 Reasons To Build Walkable Communities
“Each of us has a responsibility to be better stewards of the planet. Today, we must not only conserve what we have but reverse the damage done to the environment. Good design is part of the solution.”...
View ArticleEarlene’s Strawberry Pie
My Colorado friend, Ginger, with Ginger and Baker, shares one of her mom’s famous recipes – Earlene’s Strawberry Pie – featuring fresh strawberries and loads of whipped cream… or cool whip if you...
View ArticleSowing a Wildflower Meadow Garden
There are an astonishing number of wildflower species that grow across this country. Every region seems to have a favorite, like the bluebonnets of Texas or California poppies. Many wildflowers are...
View ArticleProtecting Roses in Winter
This is the first year I have grown roses and they have done very well. Remembering how cold it got last year, I was wondering how to best protect my rose bushes throughout the cold winter months. Can...
View ArticleEvergreens
When guests stroll through my garden during the height of summer it is highly unlikely that they notice the many evergreens planted among the more showy flowers and foliage, but as the leaves begin to...
View ArticleAgave Americana
November is a notoriously finicky month in my region; a mild autumn day can become a freezing night with little warning. If I’m not on my toes, this can be fatal for tender houseplants and tropicals...
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