I have a post lamp in my front yard which up until Saturday was in the grass by the front walk, with nothing around it. Not any more, now it is surrounded by a little flower bed. Here’s how I made my …
The Sound of Water and A Secret Garden
"They", whoever they are, say that no garden is complete without a water feature or the sound of water.On my front porch, I have the sound of water coming from this little fountain, which I purchased …
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My Picture
I decided to add a little picture to go with my blogger profile. I chose this one because it made me laugh. Other than I also mow my own lawn, this woman bears no resemblance to me, or my lawn mower. …
Hitchhiker
Look who took a little ride on my shoulder into the house. A young, little praying mantis. I'm sure she didn't want to be inside, once she got inside, so I scooped her up and put her back outside, …
Zone Busting Mimosa Style
This is the last of the bloom on a Mimosa tree, Albizia julibrissin, which is hardy in zones 6 – 9.No, I did not take a notion to leave town when the rain arrived and go south for a few days, find …
On Preserving, Freezing, and Canning
I am feeling smug and happy to have some peppers put away for winter stews, chili, and casseroles. I must have spent all of an hour or so cutting up and freezing about 20 bell peppers, a dozen Anaheim …
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