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4/7/2016

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My gardening tip is quick and simple. If you're like me, you can't wait for spring...and are often anxious to get the garden going. I don't have a ton of little pots to start my seedlings, but did you know you can start them in citrus peels? Cut an orange, lemon or grapefruit (I found this to be the easiest) and start your seedlings in the half "shell". Super cute, isn't it? I must give credit to My Roman Apartment for the idea. 

My favorite herbs are basil and rosemary and thyme. And what a coincidence that the heroine in my latest novel is Thyme.

I'm giving away a copy of Then Came You to one of my newsletter subscribers.You can sign up here:   http://www.mariannerice.com/connect.html  

You've probably heard we're giving away some pretty cool prizes in this Blog Hop, including a Kindle Fire, or Nook--winner's choice--and a $25 Amazon gift card. To enter, LEAVE A COMMENT ON THIS POST. Only visitors who visit EACH and EVERY stop are eligible for the grand prize ereader and gift card.  Eligibility will be verified by hop’s end.  Please leave your contact email in the comment section otherwise we have no way to contact you if you win.  Winners will be posted on both the first (Dianne Venetta) and last (BloominThyme) websites.

And here's a little taste â€‹of Then Came You...


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Thyme Wilde doesn’t make long-term decisions—until she falls in love with one…
 
Easily bored and quickly distracted, Thyme enjoys her freedom, so being a temp at her sister’s company is the perfect job. But when she takes a position as a nanny, she instantly falls in love with the five-year-old princess named Maddie—and just two months later, Maddie’s parents are killed in a plane crash, leaving Thyme in an unfamiliar role of responsibility.
 
Multi-millionaire architect Grayson Montgomery lives in the lap of luxury—but at a cost…
 
Being the sole heir of his family’s fashion empire and his father’s architectural firm, Grayson has never lacked for anything. But in return, he must stay subservient to the matriarch of his family—his grandmother—and date the heiress of their largest business partner. The only freedom Grayson has is his architectural designs, which are his true passion.
 
One day changes Grayson’s future forever…
 
A lawyer summons Grayson to Maine for the reading of the will of a woman he once knew. He doesn’t expect to be named the father of a five-year-old orphan. Then he meets his newly-discovered daughter—and her incredibly sexy nanny.
 
While acting as Maddie’s loyal nanny, Thyme develops feelings for her new employer that are more than professional. And after several passionate nights with Grayson, it’s clear the feeling is mutual.
 
When it’s made evident Grayson sees her as a convenient placeholder, Thyme must push aside her desires and put Maddie above herself—even if it means sacrificing her heart to do it.
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Be sure to visit these awesome authors and bloggers. They're sharing gardening and recipe tips, and giving away some pretty cool things as well. 
44 Comments
Catherine Chant link
4/7/2016 09:10:52 am

What a great little tip about the citrus peels. Thank you! I never would have thought of that. :-) cchant86 @ yahoo.com

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Marianne Rice
4/7/2016 07:22:21 pm

I know. So cute, isn't it?

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Zana712
4/7/2016 11:06:47 am

Sounds great, thanks for the gardening tip!

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Marianne Rice
4/7/2016 07:22:39 pm

Thank you for stopping by!

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throuthehaze
4/7/2016 02:54:38 pm

Thanks for sharing the great tip!
throuthehaze at gmail dot com

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Marianne Rice
4/9/2016 03:12:43 pm

Thank you for stopping by!

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Lori H
4/7/2016 03:18:11 pm

Thanks for the suggesstion . We enjoy gardening.
lorih824@yahoo.com

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Marianne Rice
4/7/2016 07:23:30 pm

Gardening can be very therapeutic, can't it? Relaxing on a warm spring day.

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Tia
4/7/2016 08:54:49 pm

I honestly had never heard the citrus peel tip! Thanks for sharing!

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Marianne Rice
4/9/2016 03:13:13 pm

Glad I could share a new tip with you, Tia!

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Amber Ag
4/8/2016 11:08:00 am

They make cute little pots too :) Thank you!

kissedbymidnight AT gmail.com

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Amber Ag
4/8/2016 11:08:56 am

Forget to say I signed up for your newsletter too :)

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Marianne Rice
4/9/2016 03:13:38 pm

They are cute, aren't they?

Anne
4/8/2016 11:26:30 am

The citrus shell doesn't start to decompose and smell or get fruit flies?

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Marianne Rice
4/9/2016 03:14:31 pm

Great question, Anne. I haven't experienced fruit flies yet, but that may be because I'm in Maine. By the time the fruit flies are out I'm done with seedlings in the house and have all my garden outside.

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Savannah Miller
4/8/2016 03:08:03 pm

I so thought I would be starting my garden, but we are getting snow in PA tomorrow!! So I have to hold off, maybe I will try your citrus peel idea :)

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Marianne Rice
4/9/2016 03:15:42 pm

Yuck. I hear you! I'm in southern Maine and winter started late this year. We didn't have any snow on Christmas or New Years, and had our first snow day from school in April. Thankfully it's all gone now, but it's cold and windy out. I'm ready for spring...or summer!

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Linda Herold
4/9/2016 03:53:22 pm

I am always amazed at the cute ideas people come up with! Neat idea! lindaherold999@gmail.com

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Marianne Rice link
4/12/2016 11:13:00 am

I'd love to take credit...Pinterest is my greatest inspiration~

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Alisha Sienkiel
4/10/2016 06:05:13 pm

Never heard about this tip before. thanks for the chance!
sienkiel1821 at yahoo dot com

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Marianne Rice
4/12/2016 11:13:51 am

They look so cute!

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nancy burgess
4/10/2016 10:01:37 pm

Thanks for the tip cute idea. jean60212@gmail.com

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Marianne Rice
4/12/2016 11:14:07 am

Thank you for stopping by, Nancy!

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Michele Hayes
4/12/2016 03:38:07 pm

Great tip, thanks. (mybeach52 at yahoo dot com)

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Marianne Rice
4/14/2016 11:38:54 am

Thank you for stopping by, Michele.

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Jeanna Massman
4/12/2016 06:45:13 pm

What a great Idea! jeanna_massman at hotmail dot com

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Marianne Rice
4/14/2016 11:39:17 am

Isn't it adorable? :-)

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Jackie Wisherd
4/13/2016 07:45:23 pm

What a great idea for your starter plants...I am definitely going to ttry this.

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Marianne Rice
4/14/2016 11:39:38 am

I'm so ready for spring to start!

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Michelle Sears link
4/14/2016 10:08:07 am

I've got loads of seedlings growing in my basement, but none of them are in citrus shells. :) Cute idea.

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Marianne Rice
4/14/2016 11:40:21 am

I'm always afraid of starting seedlings in my basement because I don't get any sun down there. Does that impact your seeds?

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Michelle Sears link
4/14/2016 12:18:27 pm

I have them under adjustable grow lights with heating mats and the works. :) They're pampered little things. <3

Linda Romer
4/14/2016 05:17:05 pm

Hello Marianne, I love your idea for growing seedlings in citrus peels. Thank you Linda Romer isisthe12th (at)gmail (dot)com

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Marianne Rice
4/16/2016 07:21:29 pm

Hi Linda, Glad you like the tip!

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ELF link
4/14/2016 09:24:58 pm

Sounds like "Then Came You" is a lovely story, thanks for sharing the description.

When you plant the seedling, do you put the entire peel into the ground? (just curious, I don't think I'd try this since I don't eat grapefruit, lol)

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Marianne Rice
4/16/2016 07:23:02 pm

By the time I'm ready to plant I take the seedling out of the peel. I don't know how long it takes to decompose. If you don't eat grapefruit you can do mini seedings in orange peels. Thanks for stopping by!

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ELF link
4/16/2016 10:25:42 pm

Thanks!

Richard Brandt link
4/15/2016 12:58:34 am

Now there's a great excuse for eating more grapefruit!

rsbrandt44 (at) hotmail (dot) com

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Marianne Rice
4/16/2016 07:24:02 pm

My favorite way to eat grapefruit: sprinkle with brown sugar and place under the broiler for a few minutes. It caramelizes and is warm and delicious!

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Deborah
4/16/2016 11:23:54 am

Thank you for the tip! Your book sounds interesting!

I've subscribed to your newsletter.

Happy Spring!

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Marianne Rice
4/16/2016 07:24:36 pm

Hi Deborah,
Thank you for stopping by!

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amy bowens
4/16/2016 06:09:39 pm

Wow thanks for the tip. I'm going to give it a try. amybowens34(at) yahoo(dot) com

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Marianne Rice
4/16/2016 07:25:05 pm

Hi Amy,
Let me know how it works for you.

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BookAttict
4/16/2016 09:10:36 pm

Thanks for the amazing giveaway!
elizabeth(at)bookattict(dot)com

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