Paprika Southern May 2015

paprika southern NORTH GEORGIA FARMER & FLORIST

3 PORCH FARM

MADE IN THE SOUT H WITH LAUREN WINTER

ADVENTURES WITH

JADE & MATTHEW MCCULLY

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Table of contents

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L E T TE R F R OM T H E CO-ED I TOR S

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BE HI ND T H E S C EN ES

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CO CK TA I L R EC I P E: T H E S S MI N NOW

What’s new and notable in arts and culture

Bar Manager Cody Henson of The Grey shares a cocktail recipe perfect for spring and summer nights

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G EO RGI A-GROW N A tour of 3 Porch Farm

Adventures with

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I N F U L L B LOOM An artist portfolio by Ann Marie Coolick

MA D E I N T H E S OU T H Designer Lauren Winter

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SU M M E R’S STAP L E S Five plants to grow in your backyard garden this summer

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F LOW E R W RE ATH D I Y

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Make this egg carton craft with your kids for Mother’s Day

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Letter from the co-editors

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elcome to May, dear readers!

When we planned our year, we set aside this month in our editorial calendar with no theme but “celebrate spring.” The result is a wonderful hodgepodge that ranges from sustainable fashion, to gardening, to vintage junk shop style. In our cover story this month, we profile Jade and Matthew McCully.

Known for their cheerful and distinctive photographic aesthetic, we look behind their photographic work to get to know this husband-and-wife team, their style, and their passions. We also share stories about independent fashion designer Lauren Winter and the North Georgia farmer/ florist operation 3 Porch Farm. We’ve included an artist portfolio by Ann Marie Coolick that is sure to have you dreaming of fresh blooms. Additionally, we have tips for spring gardening, making the perfect cocktail, and a kids’ craft for Mother’s Day. This volume is packed with springtime inspiration, so settle in for a wonderful ride.

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Behind the scenes

I N M AY

Shooting with Jade and Matthew (not to mention Rollin and The Dude!) for this month’s cover story

Our studio visit with Lauren Winter

Getting cocktail tips from Cody Henson at The Grey

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We love sharing sneak peeks of what we’re up to throughout the month, as well as connecting with our readers!

We went on the NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens in April--you can see more coverage on our blog!

At the Denise Duong opening at Iocovozzi Gallery in Savannah

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CUPCAKES AND CASHMERE AT HOME

The mega-blogger behind Cupcakes and Cashmere, Emily Schuman, will release her second book this month, Cupcakes and Cashmere at Home. Taking the approachable style that has made her blog so popular, the book will focus on interior design and hostessing. The new book features content that has not been previously published on her blog, ensuring regular readers who purchase the book a new experience, including DIY’s and recipes.

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From the director of Jiro Dreams of Sushi, Netflix has recently released a new documentary series that focuses on six of the world’s great chefs. Chef ’s Table explores the talents, passions, and inspirations of chefs such as South American icon Francis Mallman, LA-based chef Niki Nakayama, and Italian dynamo Massimo Bottura. Each chef has achieved success by pushing the limits of their craft, and the series is an in-depth look at their motivations and lives.

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THE ART OF DIPLOMACY: WINSTON CHURCHILL AND THE PURSUIT OF PAINTING

This show, now on at the Jepson Center in Savannah, explores another side to the famous British Prime Minister who guided his nation through World War II. The Art of Diplomacy takes a look at how Churchill’s painting evolved alongside his political and diplomatic achievements. In addition to paintings (one of which is on loan from the private collection of Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt), the show also includes photographs, letters, and other personal items, such as Churchill’s palette and easel. This traveling exhibition has made seven stops in Georgia, the final of which is the show in Savannah.

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SUPERMUTANT MAGIC ACADEMY

Part X-Men, part homage to Harry Potter, part Daria, Jillian Tamaki’s new graphic novel SuperMutant Magic Academy is set in a prep school for teens with paranormal abilities.

The novel is an outgrowth of Tamaki’s online comic strip of the same name, and the book will reprint the serialized web comics, as well as including new material that wraps up the story. The strips are charming, with adolescent dramas played out against the magic academy backdrop. Tamaki focuses on human teenage angst, though, rather than on the magical and mutant abilities of the students, resulting in humorous vignettes that will take any reader right back to high school.

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THE X-FILES FILES

WOMAN IN GOLD

Inspired by a true story, this new film from the director of My Week With Marilyn explores the saga of a painting

by Gustav Klimt looted from a private collection by the Nazis. Starring Helen Mirren and Ryan Reynolds, an elderly Holocaust survivor enlists the help of a young lawyer to take on the Austrian government and reclaim her family’s property. Art history buffs will enjoy this movie, along with the book that it is based upon, Lady in Gold.

The X-Files Files is a podcast that rehashes and analyzes episodes of the 1990s sci-fi show The X-Files. Rotating guests discuss an episode (or two) with the host Kumail Nanjiani.

They are interesting, funny, and whether you’re a fan or not, totally addicting. With the recent news that an update to the beloved series is in the works, now is the perfect time to fire up the old episodes on Netflix and listen to the accompanying podcast.

Available now

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COCKTAIL RECIPE

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ith temperatures rising across the South, it’s time to think about fun cocktails for spring and summer! We love the idea of centering the theme of a get-together around a signature cocktail. The craft cocktail trend, which has been going strong in cities like Charleston, New Orleans, and Asheville over the past few years is spreading to more and more bars in our region, so we asked Cody Henson, bar manager at one of the South’s hottest new restaurants, The Grey in Savannah, to share a recipe with our readers.

This rum-based drink incorporates tropical and fruit flavors, making it perfect for sipping on long summer evenings.

From Cody: “The cocktail menu at The Grey is styled in respects to a transportation motif, with the current menu focusing on famous boats. We felt the tropical nature and complexity of flavors in this drink had a natural draw to naming it after the boat from Gilligan’s Island.”

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SS Minnow • 1 oz white rum (I use Flor de Cana Extra Dry) • 1 oz Rhum Clement VSOP • .5 oz East India Sherry • .5 oz Apricot liqueur (I use Rothman and Winter) • .75 oz Lime juice • .5 oz Simple syrup • Mint sprig and Angostura bitters to garnish Combine all ingredients into shaker, shake with ice. Strain into pilsner glass with crushed ice. Garnish with mint sprig and angostura bitters. Serve with a straw and enjoy.

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GE O RG I A-G ROW N A Tour of 3 Porch Farm

Words by Elena Fodera Richards Images by Christopher Fodera

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riving into 3 Porch Farm, Mandy O’Shea is waiting to open the gate with a smile. A huge, huggable Pyrenees named Cotton lazes on one of the farm’s namesake porches.

It’s early afternoon, the birds are chirping and the sun is overhead. They’ve just recently harvested ranunculus and anemones, and new flowers are on the way. There are seedlings sprouting and rows upon rows of blooms ready to pop. It’s spring at 3 Porch, and Mandy, who runs the 9-acre operation with husband Steve, has graciously set aside some time from busy farm life to visit with me.

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“This is our fourth growing season,” she tells me as we walk the property. “This place is constant beauty—native plants flowering, wildlife, and gorgeous landscaping. We have to maintain it all, and we wanted to put it to use, so that became the first step.”

plums and peaches to kiwis, strawberries and blueberries, along with raw wildflower honey, log-grown shiitake mushrooms and fabulous flowers, all grown organically.

Mandy, a Georgia-grown gal and UGA

The farm, including a certified kitchen and two walk-in coolers, is entirely solar-powered and their farm vehicles run

horticulture graduate, and Steve, a California transplant and all-around handyman, moved to the farm just outside of Athens, GA in 2011. Their combined experiences in farming and passion for organics planted the seeds for success.

Since then, they’ve established 3 Porch Farm as a Certified Naturally Grown source for local fruit from apples, pears,

on waste vegetable oil, recycled from local restaurants. Their commitment to sustainability and minimal waste even extends to the market. There, you’ll find Mandy selling prepared treats including preserves, syrups, homegrown seasonings (Shiitake Smoked Sea Salt and Lavender Sugar, to name just a few) and delectable HoneyPops, made from fresh

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The cabin on the property is home to little more than a record player and porch where Mandy takes a rare break to read and drink tea. “I call that Church-it’s my Sunday morning retreat.”

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“People say, ‘it must be so dreamy, you must get to walk in linen dresses out into fields of flowers,’ and it’s just like, no, you’ve got to have your socks pulled up over your jeans and it’s a ton of work,” Mandy laughs, “It is the simple life. All you can do is stay on the Mandy in one of farm.” So it’s not at the farm’s new all glamorous. But it high tunnels, which will be home is rewarding. to hundreds of blooms.

fruits and local honey in flavors like Strawberry Basil and more. “We like to make product that has shelf life,” Mandy explains. “It allows us to be creative and not just rely on fresh produce for one market.”

Spring is a busy time of year for Mandy and Steve. What’s in a day’s work on the farm? I ask, but the answer, I find, is not so simple. “Every day is completely different!” she shares. “The weather controls so much of what gets done.

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And all that work is paying off, too. In addition to supplying three farmers markets and selling wholesale to Atlanta vendors, Mandy’s floral design studio, Moonflower, has earned national recognition as part of the “farmer florist” movement. The studio was even recently featured in Martha Stewart Weddings as one of 62 Top Floral Designers in the country. “The farmer florist movement is about the local, the now, the seasonal, the sustainable,” says Mandy. As a farmer florist, she is able to serve brides who value these things and who appreciate letting go and letting nature set the tone. “It’s part of our job to educate people about what’s in season,” she goes on, “I constantly have to tell brides, we can’t have peonies for you in December. It helps to teach flexibility, because we want to offer the most beautiful thing that’s happening right now, versus being restrictpage 18

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ed to one flower that may not be at its peak at that moment.” That flexibility results in unique, eye-catching arrangements. Using a blend of cultivated flowers and foraged items like vines and pods, Moonflower designs are organic, whimsical and incredibly beautiful.

Mandy and Steve harvest flowers from March through December, offering options for weddings and other events from DIY to full design, while cutting down the shockingly large footprint of conventional flowers. “Eighty percent of flowers in the industry are grown outside of the U.S.,” I learn from Mandy. “ It’s said that an imported flower has more stamps on its passport than the average

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American traveler. This is about the opportunity to reclaim American-grown flowers.”

As I leave the farm, I’m filled with respect for Mandy and Steve. While they’re not afraid to get in the dirt, the mission of environmentally responsible farming is one that the pair is tackling with grace.

I can sense the satisfaction that radiates from someone who’s worked hard towards a dream. And while they’ll tell you it’s no walk in the fields, 3 Porch sure looks like a dream come true.

You can follow Mandy and Steve’s adventures on Instagram at @3porchfarm and @moonflower_design.

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In Full Bloom AN ARTIST PORTFOLIO

BY ANN MARIE COOLICK

Ann Marie Coolick is an expressionist impasto painter focusing on colorful contemporary landscapes and abstractions using only palette knives and paint straight from the tube. Relying primarily on memory, Ann Marie’s recent body of work references organic processes, textile design, and natural elements, including the flowers and foliage on her city block. She slathers frosting-like paint layer upon layer onto the canvas, with paint running off the edges resulting in a sculptural, three-dimensional appearance.

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YOSHINO CHERRY BLOSSOMS 1& 2

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Ann Marie has been exhibiting throughout the mid-Atlantic region for over twelve years with recent solo shows at the Arlington Arts Center, the Manassas Center for the Arts at the Candy Factory, the Glen Allen Arts Center, and the Hylton Performing Arts Center. Ann Marie graduated from Virginia Tech Summa Cum Laude with a BA in Studio Art (painting concentration) and a BS in Marketing Management. She was a Resident Artist at the Arlington Arts Center from 2004 to 2009 where she regularly had solo exhibitions and volunteered. In 2009, she had her f irst of three boys and began working from her home studio in Arlington, VA. She currently splits time between painting and watching her three young boys, who no doubt influence her bold and active painting style. More of Ann Marie’s work can be viewed at annmariecoolick.com.

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ADVENTURES WITH

JADE AND MATTHEW Words & Images by Siobhan Egan

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intage photography ephemera and tiny deer figurines adorn various surfaces around their home. A turquoise mid-century clock radio and matching rotary phone hold a place of honor in the living room. Different versions of old Pinkie and Blue Boy paintings and prints decorate a wall in the bedroom.

shops and collect things that have certain nostalgia. It comes through in their personal style. Jade describes their style as “quirky, whimsical, different” while Matthew adds, “modern interpretation of vintage.”

“A lot of our stuff is from thrift shops. A lot of times something that we would wear would have a story behind it. Like that purple belt is my karate belt from when I was little and that jewelry has a bunch of different stories. We collect stuff not just for our house but for us to wear, and I like bugs and nature so I collect those things,” says Jade.

Jade wears a yellow polka dot vintage dress, a purple karate belt and purple sneakers. Matthew sports a retro button down shirt, dark jeans and a beard. Colorful tattoos stand out on their arms as they walk through the woods with their two dogs. Their sense of style and self-expression are part of who they are. Part of Color plays an important role. “We have their story. a pretty consistent color palette, which is all colors, but it’s a certain tone that we Stories are important to Jade and Mat- like. We like a lot of vintage pieces,” says thew McCully. Their ability to tell stories Matthew. is what makes them some of the most sought after wedding photographers in One wall displays a series of colorful M’s the Savannah area, and beyond. Jade (for McCully) in different sizes and made and Matthew Take Pictures has been fea- of various materials. Jade and Matthew tured in several magazines including The can tell the story of where each one came Knot Magazine, Savannah Magazine, from and that is important to them. The Eco-Beautiful Weddings, and 22 blogs in- stories behind the pieces are the most imcluding Style Me Pretty, Southern Wed- portant thing about them. dings, Weddings Unveiled and they won a top Knots award in PDN (Photo District “We never collect anything or wear anyNews). thing that doesn’t mean something to us in some way,” explains Matthew. “It’s like When they aren’t working, Jade and Mat- taking old things that are more unique thew, both 33 years old, enjoy their ver- than things you can buy now and have sion of “antiquing.” They love to visit junk more purpose to them or more history.” www.paprikasouthern.com

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These nostalgic pieces get a new life with Jade and Matthew and at the same time become part of their personal history.

They enjoy mixing modern pieces in with the vintage pieces. “Most of the furniture we have is old family pieces. We have a lot of older things in the house, but we try to mix it in with modern stuff too so that it doesn’t feel old,” said Matthew.

Their tattoos are also an important part of their story. Each one has a special meaning to them. They got tattoos together for their third wedding anniversary in 2008. Jade got four flowers on her arm: three for the years they were married and one to grow on. Matthew has a series of bands around his arm representing the number of years married as well as 30 lines for his 30th birthday. His arm is also adorned with a depiction of a tree from the property where his grandfather was raised. Jade also sports a dinosaur that represents their dog Rollin and a heart that represents their dog Valentine, who passed away.

Their personal style comes through in their photography. “I would assume that I have a happy, cheery style and I take happy, cheery photos,” says Jade. “Matthew likes patterns and line and he takes photos that are of patterns and lines.” Their love of storytelling is evident in their work.

“We want all of these things to be part of our story. We want all of our photos to tell a story as well,” said Jade. page 33

“We want people to have an emotional connection with the photos we take.” says Matthew. “It’s more than just color and style because we work with so many different people I feel like each time we shoot a wedding from beginning to end each wedding has its own unique palate, like depending on how the lighting is that day some are more muted, some are bright and cheery; depends on the people’s personalities. So while I think our style is consistent I don’t think there is a single way we shoot. I think it adapts to the people.”

BALANCING WORK AND LIFE Matthew first joined Jade’s photography business around 2008 after working in architecture for several years. He had no professional photography experience.

When he began to assist Jade he realized photography was a better creative outlet.

“The more I started doing it the more I realized that I liked photography more than I ever liked architecture,” Matthew said.

The two working together was an adjustment.

“The first six months was very intense with us working together and living together, being married, but then it sort of evened out,” says Jade.

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hard to be successful and it hasn’t always been easy. Balancing work and life has been a challenge at times, but it’s made them appreciate taking time for themselves away from work and sometimes away from each other.

“It’s always a struggle because we live together, we work together, our office is upstairs. Turning off work and turning on being husband and wife is something that is probably always going to be an issue with us. We’ve found a good balance at this point, but it’s still never really that easy,” says Matthew.

Constantly having to be creative can be a wonderful challenge, but it can also take its toll. The two stress the importance of a work/life balance and try to make their happiness central to their every day. In years past they took on a lot of work and their happiness took a back seat. “We got to the point where all we were doing was working and we never did anything to be happy and we understood that that was too much for us.

What we’re trying to do now is find that balance between still working enough and also still enjoying our lives,” said Matthew.

This time of year Jade and Matthew work seven days a week. Some days are 10-hour days, while some may be three-hour days, but that flexibility is what works best for them. www.paprikasouthern.com

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VISIT JADE AND MATTHEW’S WEBSITE

“Efficiency is our number one thing with work so that we’re not wasting time while we’re working, but we also want to enjoy the sunset if we want to,” Jade said.

Jade and Matthew are planning some new adventures in the future. They recently purchased a retro camper and plan to travel. They will start a new blog that will tell stories of their travels and other adventures. This year they will celebrate their 10-year wedding anniversary by taking the camper to the Catskill Mountains in upstate New York.

“We always have a lot of irons in the fire.

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Made in the South An Interview with Designer Lauren Winter

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auren Winter’s Savannah studio, located in the city’s ever-evolving Starland District, is a small rectangular space that, while filled with fabrics, sewing machines, dying equipment, and stock from her current collection, still feels spare, clean, and minimal. This description applies also to the independent designer’s clothes—minimal in the extreme, but lively, voluminous, and fully-realized.

We sat down with Lauren to chat about sustainable fashion, moving to Savannah, and her spring/summer collection.

Raised in Illinois, Lauren moved to Nashville after college. A communications and public relations major, Lauren veered into fashion when she started an online vintage clothing shop and blog. It was from this experience that Lauren taught herself to sew, altering vintage clothes. In 2013, her husband’s job brought them both to Savanated this functional utility into an aesthetic, nah, where she has started a fashion label and distilled it to a form that fits her vision. under her own name. The spring/summer 2015 line marks her third collection.

Lauren first learned about Japanese fashion from a book called New Fashion Japan. She This collection contains eight pieces that was inspired by the street style and shapes were released to shops. Inspired by Japaof clothing that were so different from most nese fashion from the 1980s, the pieces are Western fashions. The film Seven Samurai also simple and utilitarian, yet also elegant and influences her work. In this movie she saw organic. Lauren appreciates the wearabilthe wrap shapes that can be changed by the ity and practicality of traditional Japanese wrapping technique to fit different bodies. style, citing the example of a patchwork style Her designs reflect this philosophy of minishe has employed in a her Hourglass Cafmalism and do not have any fasteners or ziptan and Top. Traditionally, the patchwork pers, just wrap belts to cinch them shut. would have been used to patch up pants worn by workmen. Lauren has appropriSince the styles do not rely on trends, they www.paprikasouthern.com

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Right: This top from Lauren’s spring/summer 2015 collection is block-printed by Lauren’s friend, Jessica Duthu, of Strawberry Moth. The block-printing technique is varied, giving a more hand-made feel than screenprinting. Jessica block-printed the yardage, which Lauren then cut down into garments. Lauren enjoys the opportunity to collaborate with friends. www.paprikasouthern.com

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are timeless and suited to a variety of body types. Lauren imagines her customer to be a woman who is confident but also wants to be comfortable. “I would like to see her as someone that fits all age groups. I don’t want to target my stuff just towards young girls or older women. I want to see it worn by all of them.”

Lauren’s customer is also a conscientious consumer who cares about her impact on the world and the environment. She works with sustainable, natural fabrics, like hemps, cottons, and organic linens.

She also shows us a bolt of tencel she enjoys working work, a fabric that feels like high-end silk, but is made of all recycled materials. Of working with sustainable materials, she says “That is something I’ve felt really called to lately…I want to create things that are mindful.”

The dyes Lauren uses are also all-natural, and a constant experiment. Natural plant-based dyes, like Himalayan rhubarb or logwood vary depending on the fabric, creating unexpected and sometimes magical results, allowing each hand-dyed piece to be unique. In addition to clothing, Lauren also produces hand-dyed napkins and table linens.

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six days a week. The tasks may vary from design-related—sewing, pressing, cutting, or experimenting with natural dyes—or communicating with shop owners, updating her website, or any of the myriad jobs independent entrepreneurs of every stripe are tasked with.

“I don’t think there really is a moment.

You just have to go for it,” says Lauren, of her decision to make the leap to being fully self-employed. She has been designing full-time for a year. www.paprikasouthern.com

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Summer’s Staples Five Plants to grow in Your Backyard Garden this Summer With a rise in backyard and community gardening, more and more people are learning (and relearning) to grow their own food. Whether you’re an experienced gardener or a novice, growing your own herbs, fruits, and vegetables is a great way to reduce your carbon footprint and teach children where their food comes from.

We picked five of our favorite southern crops that you can grow in your own backyard to help inspire your garden this summer.

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okra

A southern staple, okra is great fried, pickled, or in a stew. Okra loves hot sunny weather, so wait until well into spring or even early summer to begin planting, particularly in cooler climates. Plants should be placed about a foot to foot and a half apart in wellcomposted soil.

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COLLARDS

Collards can be planted in early spring for summer harvest, or late summer for fall and winter harvests. A member of the Brassica family, which also includes nutrition-dense specimens like kale and Brussels sprouts, collards grow well in full sun with about an inch to inch and a half of water each week. Space about two feet apart, and pick lower leaves first.

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jalapenos

Like other varieties of hot peppers, jalapeĂąos thrive in hot weather. They need lots of sun, with about an inch of water a week, and should be spaced a foot to foot and a half apart.

Pick when they’re bright green for maximum heat.

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dill

Many herbs grow well in the South, but one of our flavorful favorites is dill. Though dill can take full sun, it does not fare as well in the heat of summer, so plan for it in spring and fall. Space plants about a foot apart, and be prepared to stake them as, depending on the variety you have, they can grow up to two feet tall.

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tomatoes

Growing the perfect tomato is an art. If you feel confident in your gardening abilities, there’s nothing better than a summer tomato. Since the plants grow tall quickly, you’ll want to stake them or provide a trellis. Space plants two to three feet apart, and plant them deep, burying about two thirds of the stem, to help strengthen them.

Tomatoes like full sun and heavy, but infrequent, waterings.

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Flower Wreath DIY A Mother's Day Craft

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ake a recycled egg carton wreath for Mother’s Day, or any day! Carrie Christian of Scribble Art Studio shows Paprika how it’s done with the help of art student Frances.

This project is a great activity for parents to do with kids any time of year, but we love it as a craft for children to make with their fathers as a special Mother’s Day surprise. Scribble also offers a version of this craft that is perfect for bridal showers!

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materials

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cardboard egg cartons paint brush multiple paint colors scissors glue gun 2 different size bowls or other round objects to create the wreath shape

step one Use 2 different size round bowls as templates to draw out wreath base on cardboard, one inside the other, and cut it out.

You can also use the cardboard to cut out the leaf shapes adorning the wreath (see photo on facing page).

step two Cut out egg carton cups into separate pieces.

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step three Use scissors to shape the carton cups into flower shapes by cutting slits around the edges or rounding flower petals.

step four Paint the paint cups with different colors to create the flowers. The more colors the better!

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step five While the painted flowers are drying paint the cardboard wreath base and leaves green.

step six Once the paint is dry arrange the flowers in the desired order on the wreath base and then use the hot glue gun to adhere the flowers and leaves. (Glue gun should be operated by an adult.)

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Visit Scribble Art Studio's website

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ORN IN ALABAMA IN 1891, ZORA NEALE HURSTON WAS RAISED IN FLORIDA, AN INFLUENCE THAT

CAN BE SEEN IN HER NOVELS, INCLUDING HER MOST FAMOUS WORK, THEIR EYES WERE WATCHING GOD. A STAPLE OF THE HARLEM RENAISSANCE SCENE, ZORA PUBLISHED POETRY, SHORT STORIES, AND NOVELS THROUGHOUT THE 1920S, 30S, AND 40S. WHEN SHE PASSED AWAY IN 1960, SHE WAS BURIED IN A GRAVE THAT REMAINED UNMARKED UNTIL 1973, WHEN WRITER ALICE WALKER, IN RECOGNITION OF HOW MUCH ZORA HAD INFLUENCED HER OWN WORK, PAID FOR A TOMBSTONE ENGRAVED WITH THE EPITAPH “ZORA NEALE HURSTON: A GENIUS OF THE SOUTH.”

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See you in June!