ML’s Monday Madness

by Mary Louise Hagler on January 23, 2012

in Entertaining,Gardening,Inspiration

Joe Lamp'l

Sacred Heart Garden Festival and Nola Falcone Speakers Series will welcome Joe Lamp’l to Augusta on Thursday, February 2nd, 10am at the Augusta Country Club. Tickets are $35, and proceeds benefit Sacred Heart Cultural Center.

In all my excitement about Joe Lamp’l coming next week, I bought a few extra tickets for my local (CSRA) readers.

So, here is the deal:

1.  send me a photo of either

a) a cheerful arrangement that came from your yard/garden

OR

b)a dish(as in cooking or salad) that you’ve made with something in-season or from your garden

AND

2. each picture must have YOU in it.

I will compile all pics for my lovely long legged editor (who cares nothing about any of us) to choose from this Friday, January 27th   at 9pm . Randomly, of course.  One ticket per person and I’ll save you a seat! There are two tickets this week, so two winners.

Submit your photos via email mlchgarden@comcast.net. Please be clean. xo ML

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Happy Birthday Tambo!

by Mary Louise Hagler on January 20, 2012

in Inspiration

My little boy is 14 today. I can’t believe how time has whirled by. I remember rocking him, and thinking I would spend all my nights sitting upright in a glider. Now, he’s touching 6 feet, and pumping iron! We are going out tonight to celebrate at a Japanese place with a couple of his friends. Next, he’ll be driving a car, going off to college, then signing up for the Marines!

Love your babies.

ML

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Permission Granted.

January 19, 2012

One of my children is messier than the other. She will probably kill me when she reads this, but I don’t think she will(read it.). The word messy is not a bad one, though. I interpret “messiness” as creative or tousled like Mick Jagger’s hair or an abstract painting. Actually, I’ve been granted permission to [...]

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Planning an Herb Garden

January 14, 2012

When planning an herb garden, think about the 3 D’s. 1.  Drainage. This is key to herb gardening and why most herbs thrive in some sort of container. 2.  Dry. With good drainage, dryness will follow. Herbs need to be kept on the dry side. 3.  Direct Sunlight. Critical for most herbs, except maybe mint! [...]

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What do you think?

January 11, 2012
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Garden Plans 2012

January 7, 2012

What should I plant this year? It’s time to answer that question. January is cold and the garden is napping, so let’s put some ideas down.  Two years ago, I prepared a rough sketch of my small home garden. I put down what already existed in the garden, then added my ideas for spring. This [...]

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Set a Happy Table

January 6, 2012

Facebook friend, Leigh H, from Augusta, posted this table arrangement and admits: Fresh flowers make me happy. For eight dollars I can get lilies each week and add rosemary and eucalyptus from my yard. Simple things that make a difference! I must say that my hubby will be more interested in the London broil. He’s [...]

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Camellias

January 4, 2012

It’s like a fairy land in my backyard. Camellias are blooming abundantly, so bring some inside to enjoy before we have another hard freeze. My mother is always giving me what I call “Camellia dishes”. These crystal bowls must have been the wedding gift of her time, but they are perfect for floating Camellia blossoms. Though [...]

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Chick Fil A

December 28, 2011

The Good Bad and Ugly I must be a regular at Chick fil A because the girl at the drive through noticed I was not in my regular vehicle. Gizmo could have been the give away- begging for a treat! First. I love Chick fil A. I am always fascinated at the choices of perennials [...]

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January 2012. Dare to be Different.

December 27, 2011

Did you read last week’s post Encounter of the Simplest Kind? Are you carving out your New Years Resolutions? Setting some goals for yourself and family? Get on with it. It took me 40 years to realize the statement above. Looking back, I wish my parents had encouraged my individuality, but I was probably too [...]

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