Kwanzaa is a seven-day celebration in the African American community. Dr. Maulana Karenga, a professor, and scholar created this to honor our roots. Like a tree, our roots are the foundation of our existence. Growing up in Washington, DC, I rememberlearning about the basic principles that are key to … [Read more...]
National Public Gardens – Thank You
Did you know that National Public Gardens Week started May 8th and will end May 17th?? Although this is the week designated to celebrate our Public Gardens nationwide, we can celebrate this week as long as we want! PURPOSE IN THE MIDST OF THE MADNESS Right now, many of us are longing to stroll … [Read more...]
Culture and Diversity -Between Harlem and Heaven
Culture is celebrated as we experience new foods, as well as ways to cook. Figuring out what to try in our gardens can be defined by the foods we are familiar with or something new we want to try. The Afro-Asian American style of cooking is shared between the pages of a wonderful book. Between … [Read more...]
Jubilee – Food, History, and Family
Jubilee - Recipes From Two centuries of African American Cooking by Toni Tipton-Martin was the perfect book to celebrate family, food, and history for Thanksgiving. Toni Tipton-Martin writes cookbooks that have added value. The Jemima Code - Two Centuries of African American Cookbooks by Toni … [Read more...]
Lee May – Gardener Gone Too Soon
Gardener gone too soon can be applied to many of our Elders who taught us the joy of gardening. Whether it was a parent, a grandparent, a neighbor or friend, the gift of gardening continues to bring us joy. A gift given to me by a gardener I never met was from Lee May. Lee May is missed in my world … [Read more...]
Foliage Fun In Winter
Foliage bouquets on a winter day can be a lifesaver. The traditional bouquet is generally filled with blooming plants that are terrific eye candy. After the blooms have faded, the leftover foliage is no longer appreciated. This is true even in the garden. Most gardeners tend to plan and plant for … [Read more...]
