The term ‘Christmas Flower’ generally brings to mind an image of a red or cream colored Poinsettia. However, more recently the Amaryllis has been working to give the poinsettia a…
Chopping Firewood Chopping firewood is a chore I’d like to add to my list of ‘things we don’t do anymore because we don’t have to’. Like baking bread, washing dishes,…
Looking to add Mint to your herb garden? You may want to reconsider. Mint is a wonderful herb that adds great flavor to fruits, vegetables, meats and even ice cream…
My Favorite Summer Flowers (for this year, atleast) There is something uniquely sentimental about roses. They are beautiful, intricate and vibrant but at the same time they are strong and…
Planter Boxes The front of my house is trimmed with a 20” planter box. When I first moved into my house, about 7 years ago, I planted Dianthis in the…
Flower Pot Tips (Pictures: 2012) Planting flowers in pots has been a very rewarding hobby. If you are new to container gardening here are a few tips to consider. Choose…
After a dog decided to help itself to the chickens at the barn we were in need of restocking. I debated, contemplated, and debated some more as to whatbreed of…
Unfortunately I never officially ‘learned how’ to prune a rose bush. I did, however, watch my mother prune her weeping rose bushes (about 50 of them) faithfully every spring. My…
Early Spring Yard Preparation Getting the yard ready for summer can feel a bit overwhelming. After having a few days of warm weather the frozen chunk of ice on…
Pheasant Chicks This year’s pheasant chicks have arrived. We purchased 100 chicks from MacFarlane Pheasants, out of Wisconsin, for about $1.00 per bird (including shipping). In years past the cheapest…