Hobbies & Activities
Gardening
My biggest ongoing project is the backyard garden. Tomatoes, potatoes, pickles, and salad fixings are just some of our favorite seasonal plants.
- Endless tips can be found at the National Gardening Association.
- Tips for every gardening season at Old Farmer's Almanac.
- An informative and detailed plant search is at Martha Sterwart's site.
Cooking
Cooking is such a wonderful way to learn about the chemistry around us everyday.
- Goadrich recipies- We, along with our family and friends have created a wonderful collection of favorites here.
- The scientific approach to cooking is always fascinating at America's Test Kitchen.
Orchids
I am also a happy orchid grower. I have found that these beautiful plants require low maintance and beautiful flowers longer than most of my other plants. I am surprised by their ease of maintance.
- Orchid Wire is a wonderful resource connecting a world of orchids.
- Royal Horticultural Society is a great resource for orchids.
Weaving
Since 2004 I have had a passion for weaving. There is true beauty in the mathematical complexity. I enjoy creating projects on my 8 harness loom for friends, family and a few treats for myself ;)
- Excellent supplies can be found at Jane Stafford Textiles
- Another wonderful resource is Village Spinning and Weaving
Soap
Recently I have enjoyed creating soap from scratch. It is not difficult if you have the right tools and patience.
- Brambleberry has nice online recipies and suppplies.
- Teachsoap is another good place for recipies and supplies.
- For a bit of background, check out Soap History.