Olive Oil Soap and Other Natural Homemade Beauty Products
Happy New Year! Since today is the first day of the new year, I thought that something to lift body and your spirit was in order. With a few veggies and a few natural ingredients that you probably...
View ArticlePhotography Tips for Backyard Birds. Capturing the Best Bird Pictures.
Bird Photography isn’t just for pro’s. With a digital, traditional, or even a video camera and a little patience, you can shoot great bird images in your own backyard. If you wanted to get the best...
View ArticleBirds and Blooms New Plants for 2010
I’m playing catch up and really trying to get my website cleaned up for spring so I’m a bit behind in my writing schedule. In the meantime, I wanted to pass along an article from Birds and Bloom...
View ArticleFighting Plant Enemies
Fighting your plants enemies is one of the most important tasks in maintaining a healthy garden. You have a wide assortment of devices and implements to choose from in this fight, but there a generally...
View ArticlePlanting Seeds – Reaping the Most from What You Sow
When you are purchasing seeds from a seed house or manufacturer, there is a risk that some of the seeds, although appearing healthy enough to produce a hardy plant, may in essence not contain enough...
View ArticleHow to Attract or Deter Backyard Squirrels
To each their own as they say. That’s certainly true when it comes to our feelings about squirrels in our backyards. To some, squirrels can be a menace and you just wish you could permanently evict...
View ArticleCake Feeder. Homemade Bird Suet Cakes Recipe
Here is an easy recipe that makes a large number (20-30) of homemade bird suet cakes. In a large pot, melt 2 lbs of lard and a large jar of crunchy peanut butter together. Pour into a large container,...
View Article8 Spring Home Gardening Tips for Beginners
Here we go! Spring has sprung and the blooming has already begun in Charleston. I hate to admit it but I’m just a little behind in being prepared for it. With a wedding in the family and plenty of...
View ArticleStrawberries Gone Wild! Controlling Unwanted Strawberry Plants
I love this time of year! Everyone is thinking about what’s in store this year for their gardens and landscaping. Unfortunately, not everything growing in the gardens is wanted. Let’s talk weeds and...
View ArticleHow to Make a Butterfly House a Home
I’m hanging a new Butterfly House today! Over the years, my backyard has become a haven for butterflies and hummingbirds and I love it. The old butterfly house was made of wood and I couldn’t see...
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