A Very Happy New Year to you all!

May your New Year begin with Joy and Fun
that will extend throughout the year.

Christmas Trees, Chai Tea and Seed Catalogues

It was late into the evening. I was curled up on the couch, sipping a lovely cup of Ducky Life's Doreen's Green Classical Chai Tea. The lights on the Christmas tree twinkling like stars while I flipped through my catalog, marking pages and taking notes. The wind howled outside, making the 20 something degrees that it was feel more like single digits.

At one point, the catalog was not enough and I jumped up, startling one of my cats and creating momentary havoc when the cat startled the dog. I went to the computer. I pulled up the website and began clicking and filling up my shopping cart. It was about to start the checkout process when I stopped - frozen by realization.

"What the hell am I doing buying seeds right now?"

Yes indeed. I was shopping for seeds and seedlings for my garden. The candy canes were still hanging and yet I had an over whelming urge to start buying things for my garden.

Tis the season of the seed catalog, and it brings thoughts of lovely spring days digging in the dirt and coaxing little seeds to life. Now, many people have a true aptitude for starting seeds. Alas I'm not one of them. I'll keep trying, but it doesn't seem to be my forte.

Days are growing ever so slightly longer. The catalog's hold many temptations for new and exciting herbs to try: Toothache Plant, which soothes sore teeth and gums; Stinging Nettle, wonderful for hair and a nourishing tonic; Roselle, the form of hibiscus with which you make tea; the list goes on and on.

I will be daring, I will get my seeds and try again. I will make my sojourn to Well Sweep Farm and by an array of young plants to nurture. I will refresh my mints and bee balm from Mountain Valley Growers. But first....

I think I should take down the Christmas tree and finish paying off the holiday bills.

What are you looking forward to planting in your garden?

Support a Cause While you Shop - Join us at this weekend at the Holiday Progressive Shopping Event

Extended Arms Fourth Annual Holiday Progressive Shopping Event

Sunday December 7


11:00 am to 4 pm.
Event takes place in 4 homes in one neighborhood in Toms River, NJ.

This is a wonderful fundraiser to benefit Ocean's Harbor House and Contact of Ocean County.
Take time to shop in an informal, friendly atmosphere - right in one of the lovely homes in Toms River.
It's a unique craft fair that you won't want to miss. Make sure to find us while you're browsing
through through the rooms of handmade treasures We'll have some lovely gift sets perfect for the holidays - and maybe a few new creations to try.

For ticket information contact Donna at dloblein@comast.net or call: 732-244-6089