Ugh, tax time! Are you wishing that you had a magic money tree? A minor point but one that some readers may find importantMoney Tree art at left by the incomparable "Inky" Used here with permission, Thank you! Inky Art not to be used elsewhere without...
I've never noticed before today that the younger branches are a deep burgundy red!How many other hidden beauties do I miss in the garden, assuming that all is dead and brown, in my hurry from warm car to warm house?
Some winters I just keep forgetting to build a snowman, getting carried away by other chores or chased inside by the bad weather. The wonder on his face when he first saw a snowman was priceless! I made him a small one, as tall as he was at that time,...
You will use this for the first knot that will make the coil at the top of the hanger. Let the two outside cords from each side lay loose for the moment. This can be accomplished in a couple of ways.
Lucky Bamboo Shop also graciously allowed me to use the picture above; thank you!Another site with information on feng shui : Lovetoknow, article , Four is not a good number as the Chinese word for four is similar to the word for death.) For what it's...
He is still a baby, but he showed interest in learning about the wet, cold, white stuff.One of the most exciting days was when we saw a solar eclipse, right from our garden! The sky cleared up just in time so we could watch.
Make your plans for a garden that will play with all of the seasons, and learn to read the old stories, new each day.All photos property of Kathleen M. Their contribution to the calligraphy of winter shadows is a huge block that shades the south side...
The rain and cold of winter does little harm to the tough grapevine construction.Grape vines are easy to find because they grow wild throughout the countryside. A garden angel added just the right touch to the top of the tree.Special ornaments that I...
We dread the 'white stuff' and long for spring, however snow is a very important part of a healthy garden in cold winter areas. They've learned to leave stubble from the previous season in place to catch blowing snow and hold it on the fields.
It's like June said in the card that came with the cozies: “Enjoy the warmth of the cozies and of the friendship that comes with them.” While the cozies warm me outside, the friendship warms me inside.
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Lt's taking my gardening proficiency to the next level. Are you, like me, shopping wisely these days? It would complement my Dave's Garden Journal, while letting me takes notes right in the yard or garden.
Beneath the deepest snows, the secret of a rose is merely that it knows you must believe in Spring! The birds believe in spring.I even saw a flock of birds, earlybirds I guess, headed north the other day.There is evidence that I believe in spring because...
In 1951, the International Commission on Snow and Ice created a simple classification for identifying the seven principal snow crystal types: plate, stellar, column, needle, spatial dendrite, capped column and irregular.
The bottle feeder went on another pole at the other end of the house. Here is a perfect gift for someone you know who already enjoys hummingbirds in their garden, or for someone who would like to attract hummers to their yard.
However, the flowers are not the only attractive part of this showy plant. Ground covers are an attractive way to cover a lot of area in a garden quickly. The soil must be kept moist for proper germination but once the plant is established, it is very...
I'm not a scientist, and I'm not at all interested in the politics of this question. Hmmm., evaporation will cause more moisture to be carried in the atmosphere. At least that's the way it works in the summer.We're used to dry, arid winters, needing lip...
Where is the charm in shoveling the driveway, sliding on ice, or navigating slush?Botanic gardens do not close in the winter. These will survive outside for years, like the poinsettias by the house in the photo.
Snow flowers are not difficult to create--if they were I could not make them because I am not an artist. Yes, the past week had been difficult. They will likely have plenty of ideas of what they want to draw in the snow, so let them decide.
You can also plant this flower from seed, but it will take several seasons to form bulbs and flowers.Leave the foliage on the plant well into the fall, allowing it to gather solar energy for storage to fuel the next season's growth.
If necessary, you may want to encourage more blooms by using ato the soil around non-flowering snow in summer plants. They bloom in late spring to early summer, producing a carpet of bright white flowers quickly.
I needed something relatively cheap since I was going to have 150 guests and something that I could personally make. I finally settled on the ludicrous idea to throw the 150 pots I needed on a potter's wheel.
They're durable, comfortable to work in, water and dirt resistant, and have roomy pockets for plant tags, gloves, clippers and more. Find them at most garden centers or hardware stores year round, or order them;- No watery lotion allowed.
A large batch can be made, which makes a welcomed gift for family and friends for any occasion, especially during holidays.y Mama's recollections of family, Italian foods, culture and traditions have lured me to bake Italian specialties.
We desire acres of weed-free earth replete with earthworms when everyone else wants a red sports car. They just think our hands are too dry.Coffee table gardening books can be enjoyable the first time through, but are usually too frou-frou for the gardener's...
A snow blower, a snow plow (or both) can help keep your farm operational during snow season. In addition, a snow blower is the perfect choice for going “off road” and clearing paths to your barn, your shed, your livestock pastures and so on.
Solid green varieties provide a lush, uniform appearance, and variegated forms have white highlights that glisten in deep shade.is easy in the right location. Solid forms are much more vigorous than the variegated ones and will soon overtake the area.Bishop's...
