Snow Day

Ready for a Hot Chocolate Party?  We are expecting snow until noon tomorrow.  We already have about 8 inches. 

Just little lumps of snow

My poor Thuja!!  You can see a couple just barely peaking out above the 20 inches of snow we got in the last 24 hours.  I just hope they are not crushed under it all.

Sunshine in a Bottle

Lovely.

Gold Medal Plant

Remember when I planted my Thuja?   They were chosen as a Gold Medal Plant by the Pennsylvania Horticultural Society in 1998.  My plants are all doing well in their first winter.  Only lost that one due to a mystery fungus?  If you are planning to put in some landscaping plants, you may wish to consult the PHS site to see what is native or would do well in Pennsylvania.  They even tell you where you can buy the plant and see them.  Good information. 
The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society (PHS) is a not-for-profit membership organization founded in 1827.   PHS provides great events, activities and publications for novice gardeners, experienced horticulturists, and flower lovers of all ages.

Our Mission: The Pennsylvania Horticultural Society motivates people to improve the quality of life and create a sense of community through horticulture.

Gold Medal Plant

Common Name:	Arborvitae, Green Giant
Botanical Name:	Thuja
Cultivar Name:	‘Green Giant’
Plant Type:	Evergreen Tree
Description:	Thuja ‘Green Giant’ (Green Giant Arborvitae) has a wonderful habit for use as an evergreen screen or specimen plant. Reaching an ultimate height of 75’ with a spread of 12’-20’, this tree has a graceful texture and no pest or disease problems. It’s a vigorous grower in any soil condition. Hardy in zones 5 to 7.
Hardiness Zones:	5 to 7
Sun/Shade Preference:	Sun
Soil Condition Preference:	Moist
Special Attributes:	Disease Resistant Pest Resistant Deer Resistant North American Native
Plant Height:	50+ feet
Bloom Time:	Spring
Flower Color:	Other
Foliage Color:	Green
Fall Color:	Green
Plant Uses:	Specimen Urban Park Screen / Hedge Border
Year Won:	1998

Tempeh

I met the people who have Spring Time Maple Syrup at our farmer's market a couple years ago.  It is great to see that our grocery store carries their products now.  I made Orange Pan-glazed Tempeh by cook, Jude Blereau.  I served it over Quinoi, which I forgot to take a picture of, so you only get the leftovers shot.  Good ole Worker Bee is being quite tolerant, (almost enthusiastic) about my vegetarianism.  I had to laugh today when I read the New York Times article about therapists reporting a rise in Green disputes between partners.  Ours are minor...mostly because I get my way.  You may wish to go to this site to learn about Tempeh.  Good stuff.

Birdhouse Gourds

Peeling, peeling away.