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
Yvonne
Yvonne is a freelance writer, photographer, dedicated foodie, and gardening plantaholic. Travel is her passion and addiction. She writes fiction in romantic suspense and psychological thrillers, coaches creatives about their businesses and their books, and studies human behavior and the natural world as a nerdy lifelong learner.
What is Green Manure?
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
Any Garden is My Happy Place
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
Victory Garden 2020
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
Five Ways to Make a Staycation (or Self-Quarantine) Fun
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
Do You Know How to Blend In?
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?
Tips on Avoiding Coronavirus (and Other Nasty Bugs)
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
Why Pictures Are Important
"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
Food from ‘round the World
“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
How to Select a Shore Excursion
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
Big Ship or Small?
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
5 Steps to Selecting a Great Cruise
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
When You’re Trapped on Gilligan’s Island
A TV comedy in the 1960's featured a group of seven castaways on a tropical island left stranded by a storm on a three-hour sightseeing tour. Been there, done
Something NEW for You!
Since we (John and me) never have enough to do, we began another travel-related venture. Using my original photos of places we've visited, we've created a line of freeform
Vacation Countdowns
I’m counting down the days, hours, minutes to a vacation. It’s not a BIG trip – just a little getaway that allows us to veg for a few days with no