Recent content by Phaedra

I read a chapter from one book talking about AI and like this para very much. The rough translation is like this My thought after reading - With only two tools at hand—ChatGPT and Canva—my tiny corner café can already outsource non-core tasks as if they were handled by a full-fledged team...

I sleep a lot this winter, but as spring is on its way, time to go back to my original schedule. Last Sunday, I have a pop-up event for introducing new drinks for spring. The desserts are also charming and sold well - from one sourdough, I created four different end products, and people love...

Taking it slow—I want to embrace a slower life. The Amaryllis are in full splendor, a gentle reminder to live in the present. The weather isn’t ideal, but after all, it’s still winter. I’ve been busy cleaning planters, trimming herbs (like sage, catnip, mint, and MUMs), and planting...

Another cold front arrived, so it's again cold and wet. I kept trimming and cleaning during rain pauses. Compared with previous years, I am much more relaxed as I don't have to worry about young seedlings in the greenhouse (as there is nothing yet). Meanwhile, I am 'hunting' in my own garden...

Thank you very much for the detailed information, it's an interesting plant that I would like to dive in a little bit more. 💖

Cleaning and trimming and filling containers~ Kwern is a very reliable partner to clean and remove weeds from such a paved ground. DH takes care of the basic cleaning, and I take care of the planting. Time for a hair-cut! Okay, 65% ready for re-opening on March 7 - And there will be a pop-up...

Great that you like, and it's also my pleasure to have friends here to share my journey. :D

Thanks, I am totally newbie to Amaryllis but so pleased about receiving two very healthy bulbs. I believe I will pick another two to three varieties this autumn. Do you know if they multiply like other bulbs?

Amaryllis 'Picotee' - also two flower stalks. The flower is much smaller than 'Happy Nymph' and a bit shorter. It has also much less foliage at this moment. I just wonder, to ensure Amaryllis can grow well and store as much energy as possible for future blooming, is it a practical way to...

Other tasks today, sanding the outdoor tables - they also looked sad after standing in front of the cafe whole winter. After simple sanding, it already looked better. Then, a layer of wood protection paint was applied. I also made some vanilla syrup for the new drink - Vanilla Latte Dark Ram...

Self-seeded pansies, time to relocate - those are the lovely variety that has pastel colors and ruffled petals. These young plants are already the 3rd generation from the original ones I grew from seeds. As the window sill planter isn't the ideal place for them, I dug them out and repotted them...

Yes, and they just brighten your days when the garden is still a mess. The other variety might take another few days, can't wait.

Amaryllis 'Happy Nymph' A splendid blooming, one of the best investments ever, 3 Euros for a bulb.

I kept cleaning up the perennial beds, one day one section Making different bread with purple rice, as now I can grind whatever grain I want. Japanese Milky Loaf and Sourdough Loaf (with olive, dried tomato, and cheddar cheese) As the color from the purple rice won't fade under heat...