Fix it upper or tear it downer? A Nova Scotia lovely.

I like to believe that any old house can be saved but I admit.....my first glimpse of this one led me to think otherwise.  Then I started to look at it through my magical rose colored glasses.  Tear off that front porch and maybe, just maybe.....

Use fresh nasturtiums when decorating your baked goods.

Edible flowers are often

Abandoned and for sale on the coast of Maine.

Just a couple of minutes from

The Red Tail Hawk and the birdhouse.

I was recently carrying brush to the compost pile when I stopped in my tracks.  This bird is simply stunning.

This really puts it into perspective.

Recent auction finds from Maine.

Who doesn't love a good auction?!  I had

An easy tomato salad recipe right from the garden.

Cherry tomatoes are easy to grow even if you don't have a garden.  They thrive in containers and are appropriate for pots on your patio, deck or window ledge.  We're still picking them even though it's late in the season.  Simply slice them in half, add some chopped basil, fresh ricotta cheese and season with balsamic vinegar and olive oil.  For a twist, add ricotta instead!  Several years ago I posted an easy ricotta recipe.  You can find it here.  This makes a terrific side salad or can be a meal by itself!

Garden flowers for a friend's wedding.

The garden seemed to peak