Susan Patterson

Have you ever known someone who just has beautiful, long and healthy eyelashes naturally? What girl doesn’t dream of full and gorgeous eyelashes? The truth is, most people who have …

Ah, summertime. The weather is warm, the flowers are blooming and the barbeques and summer gatherings are in full swing. One unwelcome guest, however, the mosquito has this way of …

If you are like me, you have a number of houseplants that you just love. I know that there is nothing that makes me happier than watching my houseplants thrive, …

If you are a gardener you have probably heard of something called compost tea. What you most certainly do know is that your crop, your harvest, will only be as …

Kale, a member of the brassica family and a cool season veggie, is one of my favorite greens. Not just because it looks so great in the garden and is …

Ah, summertime, time for backyard parties, swimming, fishing, camping, hiking and all the joys that warm weather, family, and friends bring. Unfortunately, with summer also comes the all too familiar …

Growing asparagus (Asparagus officinalis) requires patience but boy, is the payoff worth it. Although it takes up to three years to really get going (unless you buy asparagus crowns), this …

There is nothing more beautiful than a basket full of homegrown bell peppers. I have been growing bell peppers in my garden for the last twenty years and have never …

You’ve probably noticed that when you walk into certain rooms, it can make you instantly happy. Perhaps the room is bright and cheery, or it’s filled with decor that brings …

Wild garlic, also known as ramsons or ramps, grows free in abundance on many lands open to foraging. In North America, it’s widespread across the eastern U.S. and eastern Canada, …