Adina Dosan
Adina is a Romanian plants and pets addicted, always happy to share her experience. Follow her on Google.
The Devious Apple Worm
I think everybody hates worms, especially those you find in an apple. Read More
Saving a Dying Citrus
Any dying plant is a disaster for a gardener, but a dying citrus is a real heartbreak, because it takes many, many years of hard work for it to grow, mature and fruit - if it ever fruits. Read More
Romanian Trick or Treat Christmas Tradition
I've always wondered how similar these two customs are. One from the Unites States and one from Romania, even if they happen on different celebrations. Read More
Be Aware of Ambrosia
They say allergies are a fancy sickness, only for the rich people. However, allergies are now, unfortunately, a common sickness, which affects many people, from all over the world, whether they are rich or poor. I am one of them - one of the poor! Read More
Sticky Bob, the Medicinal Weed
There is a nasty weed in my garden, which grows wild, taking over my plants, one after another. It sticks on my pants and on my hands and I hate it! Read More
Using Nets on Grapevines
I've worked a lot to make my small grapevine grow and fruit more and more grapes. And now, to let the starlings eat it? No way! Read More
Caring for Cherry Trees and Preventing Rotten Fruit
I've always admired a cherry tree full of ripe cherries. Back then, I didn't know that cherries could rot on the tree and look bad. Read More
Festive Decorated Beef Salad for the New Year's Eve Dinner
Christmas is gone and we are heading to the New Year's Eve night, when people celebrate and party all night long. Read More
Traditional Romanian Stuffed Vegetables For the Christmas Dinner
Familiar recipes at holiday time are part of holiday traditions. Read More
Sarmale are a Must Have for Christmas in Romania
If you ever come to Romania for Christmas, you'll be suprised of all the food we serve on our lunch table. Read More
The Catalpa Tree was the Sword Tree of My Childhood
My grandchildren are oftenly surprised of the childhood games that I teach them, but most of all they were surprised of the tree with swords. Read More
Protecting Your Fruit From Hungry Birds
I wanted to have a few fruit trees in my garden, to have my own fruits to eat. But I never thought that meant protecting it from the birds. Read More
A Granny Smith Apple Tree Grew in My Garden
I planted a Granny Smith apple in my garden and its fruits are delicious. However, I didn't choose it, it chose me. Read More
You're Not Alone to Crave Grapefruit
I have craved grapefruit for more than a decade and enjoyed its delicious bitter-sweet taste every single morning, next to coffee. Read More
Winter Protection for Mediterranean Native Plants
I'm not living anywhere near the Mediterranean Sea, but I absolutely love the luxuriant plants that grow in that area. Read More
Wonderful Winter Soups - Creamy Mushroom Soup
It's cold outside and I want to warm up, after coming home from work. What should I choose between a hot tea and a hot soup? Read More
Using Food Scraps From Your Kitchen
Using food scraps may seem cheap, but hold on for a minute and think about how much good food you're throwing away. Read More
The Japanese Quince
There is no spring without the Japanese quince blooming! Next to a forsythia bush -red and yellow together- they make a wonderful view in our gardens. Read More
How To Grow Bigger Grapes On Your Grapevines
You see a grapevine with green, healthy leaves and huge grapes. That makes you crave one. However, did you ever wonder how those grapes grew so big? Read More
Petunias, Old Fashioned Charm With Totally Modern Varieties
Have you ever walked near a petunia patch, in the evening? Have you ever smelled the scent of those old-fashioned white, purple or pink flowers? Read More
