Meet Howard The Screech Owl
We have a deck that sits anywhere from four to five feet above ground. Sitting on the swing, looking across the deck and out over the back yard is a common way...
Author: Dave
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How To Drill Drainage Holes In Ceramic Pots, Planters And More
You can find a variety of ceramic containers at most thrift stores, garage sales and outlet stores. Many of them can be used as decorative planters. And they wi...
Sunday Garden Quote: Plant Happiness In Your Garden
He who plants a garden plants happiness.” — Chinese Proverb — Can spending time in a garden give you a feeling of happiness? I saw this quote shortly afte...
Freshen Up Your Outdoor Space with Watering, Weeding, and Mulching
You say that you want to invite some friends over to sit a spell in you garden? And it’s the heat of summer? Before you do, take a look around you ...
Phalaenopsis Orchids
Phalaenopsis orchids are one of the most common orchids. You find them in larger grocery stores, big discount stores and the big box home improvement stores. ...
Sunday Garden Quote: Mother’s Day
A mother’s love is like a garden. Her children are the seeds.And as they grow, she tends to them. Fulfilling all their needs.Her kindness is like sunshine...
Echinocereus pectinatus rubispinus – Rainbow Cactus
Echinocereus pectinatus rubispinus. Huh? I know…that’s a mouthful. We went to a Central Florida Cactus and Succulent Society’s sale last summe...
Bird feeder battles: Winning the war against squirrels
Last weekend, I was speaking with some gardeners about their bird feeder battles with squirrels. The general consensus was that the squirrels always win. But to...