22 April, 2018 Charlena Edge 0 Comment

Of the 55 pots of seeds I planted, only 20 seedlings have survived.  There are a few reasons why… First, the pots. In the past, I used plastic. This year, I found the cute ceramic pots in the shed and decided to use them. I could save myself a little money and get started right way. It turns out, the hole in the bottom was functional, but the ceramic was cold so the soil never warmed enough for the seeds…

8 April, 2018 Charlena Edge 2 Comments

I ordered the honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) plant above. I LOVE the smell! Winter is trying to hold on. We had beautiful snow flurries last night that would have made for a picture perfect Christmas morning. Inside, I’ve got big plans for this year’s garden. I was planning an herb garden, but my daughter gave me peas, rose, and tomato seeds so I started those. I think the tomato seeds were a joke since she knows of my horn worm plight….

28 March, 2018 Charlena Edge 0 Comment

I was looking through the picture folder on my computer and found these pretty purple arrangments. It’s hard to believe that it has been 12 years since I created floral designs for my first wedding. One of my favorite brides was Nicole. I was introduced to her by a wedding planner I was working with. Nicole had met with several florists and wasn’t happy. Nicole ended up firing the planner, but kept me on as her florist. Her wedding was…

21 March, 2018 Charlena Edge 0 Comment

Yes…the bottle is empty! I had lunch with a friend on Monday. She was fighting a cold so we stopped in the liquor store afterward so she could buy some brandy for a hot toddy. I bought two bottles of wine. I opened this one on Tuesday and by the actual snow day on Wednesday, I only had one glass left. *blush.. Anyway… I LOVE this wine. I will definitely buy it again. Cape Original Cabernet Sauvignon – No. 2016…

21 March, 2018 Charlena Edge 0 Comment

Today is the first day of spring and it’s snowing here in Southern Maryland! The entire region is expecting 4-8 inches. Schools and the Federal government are closed today. I feed the birds everyday but because of the weather, we had so many more visit the feeder. I felt bad so I put out two extra bowls of seed. When I looked out, the bowls had fallen off the railing, so I refilled them, pulled the table over, and set…

16 March, 2018 Charlena Edge 0 Comment

Defense Chart courtesy of Annabelle Poole Nope…I’m not cheering for my favorite sports team, I’m talking about plant defense. As I prepare for the 2018 gardening season, my first thought is my battle with hornworms on my tomatoes. A couple of years ago, the tomato plants I started from seed were growing pretty decently and were nearly as tall as I was. One day I went out to check my plants and pick a few tomatoes. I noticed “white flowers”…

7 March, 2018 Charlena Edge 0 Comment

We just got back from my son’s graduation from Air Force Basic Military Training in San Antonio, TX. I am SO proud of that boy!  During our trip, I saw things that were cool, heartwarming, and downright scary. I thought I’d share some with you. A great view of the flag to start the ceremonies.   The formal graduation ceremony. My baby is at the end of the flag flight, carrying the Puerto Rican flag.   The Airman’s coin ceremony,…

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Charlena Edge

Charlena Edge

Hi, welcome to my humble abode! I’m middle-aged but still learning and discovering. I have a Master’s degree in Therapeutic Herbalism. In between my disjointed, seemingly unrelated posts, I hope to share some of what I’ve learned about plants and about life. Grab a cup of coffee and stay a while. I’m happy to have you.