Show Date: 31 Dec 09
Happy New Year! Come on 2010

I’ll admit, 2009 was a tough year and I am looking forward to toasting in a new year and new decade!

Champagne is the popular choice for most major festivities but did you know that Dom Perignon was so upset by the “bubbly” in his wine from the Champagne region of France that he worked for YEARS to get rid of it.

Finally, after hearing many people enjoying the “bubbly”, he gave up and let his wine do what it would! The result has been joyous celebrations with Champagne ever since.

Wahoo

Perhaps there’s a lesson in that. Let go of the things we cannot change and embrace the positives that they may offer. Many blessings to you and yours for the coming year from me… thanks for hanging out with me through another year.

Show Date: 30 Dec 09
You’ve probably already received scads of catalogs to peruse over the winter months and dream of all you’ll do to your gardens!

If you have access to the internet do a little research on the plants you plan to purchase. Most of the catalogs paint a glossy picture but you might want more information when you’re spending some bucks!

You’re always welcome to email me with your questions as well. teri@gardenbite.com

Show Date: 29 Dec 09
oh the scandel! Just think of a lovely array of veggies right out of your front yard!

dried cherry tomatoes, pepper, heirloom tomato

If all your sun is in the front yard then it’s time to consider getting rid of the lawn and creating a wonderful little veggie garden interspersed with delightful herbs, tomato plants, squash and flowers!

Cut loose and skip the rows but keep in mind any city or neighborhood ordinances about what your front yard can look like.

Show Date: 28 Dec 09
Time to clear the air with the top 10 indoor air cleaning plants!

ficus elastica

Top Ten Indoor Air Cleaning Plants [pdf]

Show Date: 24 Dec 09 

Listen to my podcast above to hear the Teri Knight version of
“Twas the Night before Christmas”

Show Date: 23 Dec 09

Meyer Improved Lemon

This is the best citrus to grow indoors!  You can prune this guy to keep at 4 feet tall indoors but will need plenty of sun. 

You’ll need to supplement the sunlight with artificial lights so that it receives at least 12 hours a day.  Keep away from drafts and take it outside for the summer! 

You’ll enjoy delightful flowers followed by fantastic fruit…

Show Date: 22 Dec 09
Right now many of us (not me) are wrapping up our gifts!  The rest of us (that would be me) our ramping up our efforts to find the perfect gifts!

There are a couple of options to consider for the eco-minded.  Aveda is one of the top companies recognized for their efforts to create eco-friendly products as well as minimize the impact on our environment:

Learn more about this Minnesota based company:  AVEDA

And, although not romantic, Mrs. Meyers also offers some wonderful products that I might not buy for myself but would spend the money as a gift for someone else:  MRS. MEYERS

Show Date: 21 Dec 09 
In years past, roasting chestnuts was a big part of the Christmas celebrations in the United States. 

American Chestnut nuts!

Be sure to check out my Recipes page for complete instructions on roasting chestnuts and make sure you SCORE the nuts before roasting or they will EXPLODE!

The American Chestnut was an outstanding source of wood for many applications from telephone poles to fine musical instruments but a blight was brought in and nearly wiped them out.  Here’s a source for more  information.

The American Chestnut Foundation

Show Date: 18 Dec 09

Show Date: 17 Dec 09