Monthly Archives: August 2016
Cooking with Garden Tomatoes
Summer No Cook Pasta Sauce Tomatoes are abundant in our gardens; large, small and heirlooms are at their best. In fact, the Garden just hosted the Annual Tomato Contest this month! This recipe works with any ripe tomato. Fresh herbs … Continue reading
The Monarch Butterfly
It’s that time of year when I’m scouting our butterfly nectar beds and corridors for the elusive Monarch, our Alabama state insect! When I see one, like I did last week and again today, I know they are on the … Continue reading
Birding Trail Attracts International Visitors
Recent Garden visitors from the People’s Republic of China spent a rewarding tour in the Garden and on the Lewis Birding Trail. Volunteer Jerry Deener noticed the 6 August entry in the Garden’s Guest Register of Ms. Ho Chong Yin … Continue reading