
To (Direct) Sow or Not to Sow
To Direct Sow or Not to Sow Paraphrasing a famous soliloquy, to direct sow or not to direct sow, that is the question. Some plants require it, and others are happy
To Direct Sow or Not to Sow Paraphrasing a famous soliloquy, to direct sow or not to direct sow, that is the question. Some plants require it, and others are happy
If you've had a vegetable garden for a while, you know that nutrients in the soil deplete with each year’s crops. Compost helps, but it’s hard to produce enough in
I am addicting to all things gardening. Dirty and disheveled after a day of digging makes me grin like a garden troll. When we travel, I want to visit any
If, like us, you’re dreaming about things getting back to ‘normal’, think again. It won’t be the same ol’ normal but a new one, and in that spirit, perhaps we
It’s hard to find the silver lining in the crazy news cloudiness of this virus-ridden time, but I found one! If you’re hunkering down in place, how do you make
If you travel to unfamiliar places, whether in your home country or abroad, what’s the number one thing you need to do so you don’t stand out as a tourist?
The discussions are inevitable when people know you have a cruise on the near-term calendar. "Aren't you worried you'll catch something? Like, you know, coronavirus? You never know who
All the river cruises, how I decide which is right for me? It’s a common question. River cruising is one of the fastest growing segments of travel for good reason. The major
"Like all great travellers, I have seen more than I remember and remember more than I have seen." - Benjamin Disraeli Which is why taking photos or videos of what
“I think you and John should write a cookbook based on your travels and romance.” This suggestion came courtesy of a dear friend who visited over the holidays. A great cook, food
Why AMA Waterways? As a family owned and operated company, AMA provides a culture that retains on board employees year after year. This means guests will receive consistent, exceptional service. AMA just received 5
The Pirate and the Sultry Wench recently experienced Princess Cruises’s new digital Medallion™ Class ship Regal Princess, and of course, there are stories to tell. (It’s us, after all.) In Princess’s words, “Princess Medallion
When you cruise, part of the fun is where the ship takes you and what you can see ashore. On a recent trip, in a single port we were in
Decades ago, we got on our first cruise ship as a couple. A special itinerary charter of the Caribbean, the trip was a ‘reward’ from Pirate’s company. On a scale
With over 300 (and growing) cruise ships sailing the oceans and rivers around the world, it’s no wonder many of us face a huge dilemma in our travel planning? Which