Gardening

Herbs in pots, bird-friendly gardens and joyful growing, the Mediterranean way.

A mourning dove nesting in Nonna’s wicker basket

A Bird-Friendly Garden: Welcoming Mourning Doves and Songbirds

A mourning dove chose one of Nonna Do's wicker hanging baskets for her nest. Here's how to welcome doves and songbirds with plants, water and feeders, and how to care for a nest.

July 30, 2026 · 5 min read

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Growing a Mediterranean Herb Garden in Pots

Basil for Sunday sauce, sage for gnocchi, rosemary for roast potatoes: how to grow Nonna Do's favorite Mediterranean herbs in pots, inspired by the wild herbs of Lošinj.

July 25, 2026 · 5 min read

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