The Garden Home Retreat is ready for its debut and you are invited to attend. Purchase tickets to tour this new earth-friendly house, gardens and farm near Roland, Arkansas on Saturday and Sunday, September 27 and 28 to benefit Little Rock’s ACCESS Schools.

Yellow crookneck squash and zucchinis say summer to me like fireworks and Fourth of July picnics. I found a cool summer squash soup recipe that I really like. It is easy to make and very flavorful.

Don't use all your pumpkins for pie and Jack-o-lanterns. Save one for this savory pumpkin soup spiced with garlic, bay and thyme. The nice thing about this soup is it is made without cream.