Gardening by the moon is an age old practice. Since the moon controls ocean tides, it is believed that it influences the groundwater tables beneath our feet and the movement of fluids in plants. This is why planting at a certain phase and harvesting at a certain phase is supposedly beneficial. These photos I took of [...]
Here are a few of the blooms happening today in my garden. They just happen to all be RED!:) Have I mentioned that’s my favorite color? ~” ‘Tis my faith that every flower Enjoys the air it breathes!”~William Wordsworth
Amaryllis are the easiest of flowering bulbs to bloom. It’s botanical name is Hippastrume and it is now a popular Christmas time flower that originated in South American tropical regions. They are not winter hardy bulbs but they are fun to force in the wintertime to have holiday blooms. They always seem like a Christmas flower to me. It’s [...]
Happy Saturday! I swear this pretty feline is posing for me. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Thanks for stopping by. There are few things in life more heartwarming than to be welcomed by a cat. ~Tay Hohoff Visit Camera Critters
I have very good news. We now carry Felco Pruners for both right and left handed users as well as a smaller sized pair for those of you with smaller hands. These pruners are awesome. They are made to last a lifetime. You can sharpen them or replace parts if need be. They fit your hand comfortably so [...]
I have the outdoors decorated and ready … and because we love the scent and feel of a real Christmas tree, we went and cut one down, put it up and decorated it too! We have all been given advice on the many ways to take care of Christmas trees, so if you are like me you will probably be surprised how [...]
T’is the season… The most wonderful time of the year. Except ~the weather outside is frightful and it won’t let me play in my garden. Christmas waves a magic wand over this world, and behold, everything is softer and more beautiful. ~Norman Vincent Peale Visit Lisa’s Chaos to see some great [...]
Went for our Christmas tree today. Although the weather was bleak, we had fun. This year we went to a new place. After scouring every field, we finally agreed on a Frasier Fir. She is a beauty! We had it bailed and put on the car, then wandered in to the barn. My son and his wife found [...]
I am planting bulbs to prepare for the flower fix I will need by January. So to enjoy some springtime in the winter, forcing bulbs can be a lot of fun. It is even a great project for kids because it is so simple to do. Pick out some paper white narcissus, they are the easiest [...]
Went on a drive today just taking in the scenery. These two fellas were watching so intently as I took their picture. You would have thought they were statues. The wind of heaven is that which blows between a horse’s ears. ~Arabian Proverb Visit Camera Critters
