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 [...]
Ever heard of a Bird-scarer, a Moggy, a Bogeyman, a Shuft, maybe a Rook-scarer or a Kelson, Hodmedod or a Tattie bogle? How about Priapus? Let me enlighten you, Priapus was the son of Aphrodite in Greek mythology. Priapus was a protector of gardens and orchards, and is typically portrayed as a hideous looking man. Birds tended to avoid fields where Priapus [...]
My Vintage Thingies this week are my black cat salt and pepper shakers. I found them on Ebay several years ago and though they are out all year, they are especially cherished during October. Halloween is such a fun day to be a bit mischevious and enjoy the fall spirit. I especially love black halloween cats [...]
