I am officially in the 5b area on the Plant Hardiness Zone maps. Because we live beside the lake, the weather is tempered somewhat in the fall, and we don't get frost quite as soon as some people. Other than a good layer of leaves in the fall, I do not baby any of the plants, so what doesn't make it on its own, doesn't stay long. I have installed some little music boxes on the pages near the top. You can find some easy recipes here to make your own herb teas.
Scones taste lovely with an herbed butter or jam.
You can find a list here of my favorite books . On the craft page I have put in some small things that do not take long to make. People who do repetitive jobs will understand that once your hands and eyes learn the patterns, your mind can pretty much take a holiday. HERE'S a new story that I have been playing with. Hope you enjoy it.