“The Good Wife” Just Got Better

I’ve written on this blog before about how I believe “Breaking Bad” was perhaps the best drama ever produced for television. I still think that, but the field is definitely getting crowded.  For instance,”The Walking Dead” continues to provide scenes so intense you practically have to watch them through your …

Six Ways to Curb Your Cravings

If you’re trying to lose weight, or just trying not to gain, try these tips the next time you are feeling that urge to chew. Drink water. Often, we think we’re hungry when we’re really just thirsty. The first step to stopping a craving should be downing a full glass of …

Scrumptious Scalloped Potatoes

For those in the mood for some delicious carbs, here you go: Ingredients for basic scalloped potatoes* 2 Tablespoons butter 2 Tablespoons flour 2 cups milk 1 1/2 teaspoons of salt 1/4 teaspoon of ground black pepper 1/4 cup of chopped onion 3 1/2 cups of sliced potatoes In the …

Autumn Allergies

Kentucky’s Official State Flower is not your problem!

It’s a crying (pun intended) shame that Goldenrod–Kentucky’s Official State Flower–gets blamed for so many autumn allergies. Part of the issue is that Goldenrod flowers burst forth in their full yellow glory right about the time as the real culprits do. And Goldenrod’s beautiful flowers outshine those of the pale green ragweed blooms.

Kentucky State Flower - Goldenrod
Goldenrod–Kentucky’s State Flower

But make no mistake, ragweed is the real villain. Whereas Goldenrod pollen is relatively large and heavy–spread by bees and other insects–ragweed pollen is small and light, and easily spread on the wind. Ragweed–all 15 species–grows throughout the continental United States. It will live on dusty back roads or city side streets. There is no escape.  And though its botanical name is Ambrosia, don’t be fooled. It ain’t so sweet.

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Ragweed
Ragweed (Ambrosia artemisiifolia)

Ragweed does have its upside, though. Farm animals, such as cows and pigs, thrive on it. And it’s very good about providing new ground cover after a flood or fire.

Does ragweed give you fits in the fall?

© Wade Kingston

Save the Caladiums!

Dig up and over-winter your gladioli, cannas, dahlias, and other flowers from roots. We here in western Kentucky live in a sort of “in-between” part of the country.  Our problem is that our winters can vary wildly–from mild winters with variable freezes and thaws, to harsh sub-zero winters where the …

Perfect Pralines

Every fall my sweet tooth begins to throb for something homemade. And easy-to-make pralines are high on the list. Pralines (pronounced “prah-leens”) are among the simplest and most delicious of all Southern confections. Like most anything, pralines are best when made fresh at home–much better than those you see wrapped …

Bulbs for Deer Country

A friendly reminder that it’s bulb-planting time. Unfortunately, we live in the middle of deer country and they have a real hankering for some of the fresh flowering spring bulbs. Here are the flowering bulbs that deer will not eat, along with the ones they will. WILL EAT.   I’m sorry …

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