Cool Weather: Indoor and Outdoor Tips for Cooler Months

If you are an avid gardener, you may already be aware that certain plants prefer cool weather. If you’re new to gardening, you might be surprised to learn that some flowers, grasses, foliage, and even food producing plants do very well in cool weather. Some even prefer it. In the vegetable garden, try different types of lettuce such as wild lettuce and loose-leaf varieties. They are simple to plant. Sprinkle some seeds in the area you wish to plant, gently cover them, and add water. Romaine lettuce will require a bit more space and effort. Plant seeds separately a few … Continue reading

Fall Decorating: Some Autumn Ideas

Whew! I woke up with a little chill this morning. Somehow, summer seems to have slipped into fall without a warning. It’s not officially fall for a couple more weeks, but it is starting to feel like it. I have also begun noticing slight color changes in the scenery. For the most part, things are still green, but the grass and some plants and trees are just beginning to turn. I’m excited. I live in the Ozark Mountains and I have great scenery everywhere I look, but it is magnificent during the fall when the leaves are changing. I will … Continue reading

Autumn Running – It’s Cool Outside

We talked about the brisk days earlier and how the cooler days can do great for you as far as working out. But let’s focus on running. Running is a cardiovascular activity that tones up the whole body and uses a lot of oxygen. Cool weather is a great time for running whether you are just getting started or you have a lot of experience. For beginning runners, this is a great opportunity to learn what you like about running whether you are running before sun up, on your lunch hour or after dinner. But here are a few tips … Continue reading

Five for Fitness: Tuesday, September 5th

Today is Tuesday, September the 5th and here in Texas it has finally cooled off. At least in my part of Texas and since we’ve been under brutal heat and severe water restrictions, the cooling off is literally a breath of fresh air. In just a couple of weeks, we’ll celebrate the Autumn Equinox – the time when the hours of night and the hours of day are equal and then the nights will gradually grow longer, the days even colder and it will be Winter. Do I sound as though I am romanticizing it? Probably. But I do enjoy … Continue reading