Peachy the Magazine August September 2014 | Page 68

On the Go with Valerie Rice
ravage it. Currently, we’re harvesting
mulberries, lemon cucumbers, tomatoes of all sorts, corn, peppers, peaches,
blueberries, raspberries and eggplant. 

Where do you see your blog going in
the future?

Photo: Evan Janke

I never could have imagined all that
has happened thus far, but I’m excited
to keep going. It keeps me trying new
things and to hear back from readers
how much they loved a recipe, sharing about their own gardens or how
it pushed them to try something new
is incredible.

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Do you have any beauty tips for gardeners?
A garden requires patience and careful
planning—and honestly, those traits
don’t come naturally. I tend to design
my garden spaces around colors that
I love and sun exposure. In order to
make plants thrive, they need great
soil, proper sun exposure and the help
of good mulch. Mulch is a multitasker:
it works to keep the soil moist (needed
in our current drought condition), discourages weeds and gives the garden a
fresh and tidy look. It’s like a slipping
on a new designer shoe with an old
navy dress—it elevates the whole look.