Roses In The Garden - a book review
Roses In The Garden by Ngoc Minh Ngo Photographer Ngoc Minh Ngo celebrates rose gardens throughout the world in this beautifully produced book. The author photographed a total of 11 gardens across the globe (Italy, Morocco, Spain, USA, UK, and Japan). Beginning with the Italian garden Ninfa (often referred to as the most romantic garden in the world), her photographs have a dreamy quality that transports the reader to these exotic locales. Closer to home, Floret Farm in Mount Vernon, Washington, is included in one of the chapters. All types of roses are included in the gardens but the majority feature old rose varieties. Many of the gardens have roses growing in wild abandon, intermingled in hedge rows, spilling over walls and fences and surrounded by pastures and rolling hills. A pictorial index lists all the roses and the gardens where they reside. This stunning book was published by Rizzoli Books and is available on Amazon and in bookstores. Text and photos by Phillip Oliver, ...
thanks for this. I keep a spray bottle of vinegar on my kitchen counter. With Tuscumbia'a hard water it comes in handy a lot. It's good for cleaning. I also spray out my coffee mugs after making hot tea to get the stain out. Mary
ReplyDeleteHmmm I just read that if you give berries a wash with that vinegar they won't develop mold right away.
ReplyDeleteThat's a nice crop! Are you still using your hang upside down thing? :0)
ReplyDeleteJust remember if you purchase fruits or vegetables from a roadside stand, they preferably need to be cooked in order to prevent the transmission of Hep A.
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ReplyDeleteMmmmm. Salsa coming your way. I have a hard time washing things like berries.
ReplyDeleteThat is so simple. I already have both in spray bottles to use for general disinfecting.
ReplyDeleteLove those tomatoes. It looks fresh and organic. You've grown them well. Thanks for the useful tip. Its safe and cheap.
ReplyDeleteInteresting. Love the tomatoes! I know what you mean about being worried about chemicals. I certainly am.~~Dee
ReplyDeleteGreat harvest!! Nice to know how to safely clean veggies that may have pesticides on them. I know my farmer is totally organic, Hooray!!
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