Making Strawberry Rhubarb Pie~A Seasonal Treat
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Making Strawberry Rhubarb Pie~A Seasonal Treat

Depending where you live, fresh rhubarb is typically available from early spring (the end of March or early April) to late spring or early summer (around May or June). Strawberries are in season from mid-May to early July. Combining the tartness of the rhubarb with sweet juicy strawberries is a glorious marriage.  Now is the perfect time…

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

What a glorious week, weather-wise. I hope those in other areas of the country experiencing extreme weather are safe. It’s the time of year the snowbirds return to their native habitat and the roads are less crowded and easier to navigate. The palo verde trees are blanketing the ground with their fragrant yellow blossoms. Hollyhocks…

Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself
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Gardening 101~How to Start Growing Things Yourself

Someone recently asked me if gardening takes a great deal of time…and I’ve been pondering the question ever since. I’ve been gardening for as long as I can remember.   Not only do I find it rewarding, but growing vegetables is a way to teach my children that food doesn’t just appear on a styrofoam tray. …

Saturday Meanderings
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Saturday Meanderings

Things are heating up here in Phoenix but our mornings and evenings are still cool enough to say it is Spring. Our yard is in full bloom and it’s the prettiest I recall. We are blessed with lots of rain this year and now it is paying off. Happy Saturday! April appears to be racing…

Creating a Spring Themed Dinner
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Creating a Spring Themed Dinner

Spring has definitely sprung here at Bella Terra. All the flowers are blooming, my garden is growing and what better way to share it than a spring themed dinner at home. Recently we hosted friends of ours who are out of state that is still experiencing snow. It is their first time to our house,…