Traveling in the Writelane

Cookbook proceeds benefit Second Harvest Food Bank

writelane — Sat, 26 Nov 2011 00:39:04 +0000

Every year I donate a recipe or two to Hawk 99′s Michaels and Layne Half-Baked Cookbook. This year 100% of the proceeds go to a cause close to my heart, Second Harvest Food Bank. Please consider buying one at your local Top Star location for only $5.00. Many Thanks! Cindy

Bye Bye Crazy Summer

writelane — Fri, 30 Sep 2011 10:14:40 +0000

It has been a crazy summer here in PA! Drought, rain, earthquake, floods, hail storms, heat waves, and blackouts! Can’t wait to see what fall brings! Maybe sunshine?

Made for You and Me

writelane — Fri, 12 Aug 2011 22:44:19 +0000

When I was little, my Mom complained about everything being “made in Japan”. As I grew so did the world market. Soon everything was “made in Taiwan”. Nowadays, everything is “made in China”. Wouldn’t it be great for our grandkids to see everything “MADE IN USA”. By the way, that’s the United States of America not United South Africa or United South America or United Saudi Arabia!

So you want to be a gardener?

writelane — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 16:33:36 +0000

Why would you want to be a gardener? Its a dirty job. One that even Mike Rowe avoids doing a segment about.
What’s that? You like the feel of the soil between your fingers? You think gloves are for sissies? (me too)
Okay, I’ll buy the whole, “I like to know where my food comes from and how its grown” aspect of gardening. Besides, gardening can be a hobby to share with family and friends, a stress reliever or an escape from the day to day grind.
So go for it! Try growing something new. Remember if you don’t like it, you can always change it next year!

Funny Bunny

writelane — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:44:34 +0000

Future Easter Bunny?

Could this little guy be a future bearer of delicious baskets? He definitely didn’t mind getting his picture taken!
Let’s call a truce between bunnies and farmers for a little while.
While we waiting, we can think of ways to “bunny proof” our home gardens. Try installing rabbit fencing. Remember to “plant” the fence deep enough to discourage digging bunnies. Plant “catch crops” along the fence for the most determined bunnies to eat instead of your prized cabbage! Don’t forget to monitor your fencing and garden on a regular basis.

Today’s Funny

writelane — Sun, 10 Apr 2011 00:24:56 +0000

A co-worker asks, “Who’s gonna take out the trash?” This is a job for Captain Obvious! Co-worker:”Captain Obvious, who’s gonna take out the trash?” Captain Obvious:”You are! My work is done. Goodbye!”

Think Spring!

writelane — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 15:29:37 +0000

Its a spring thing. If you’re a gardener, you know what I mean. You get that itch-NO, not THAT itch-to get your hands in the soil and start planting.
I started seeds today, inside in the safety of my heated basement. Grow lights in place. Check. Warming mats in place. Check. Seed trays labeled. Check.
Anxiety. Check.
As much as I love to garden, I worry about the little buggers. Will they spout? Is the humidity just right? Watch the seedlings don’t dampen off. You know what I mean.
Our plants are like our babies. We worry and fret that they grow up big and strong. As good gardeners, we wouldn’t have it any other way!