I was given a beautiful mohair shawl for Christmas. I wore it once and found that mohair gave me a most wonderous rash! So, I'd like to take it to...
DMJ, I don't have any stevia seeds to send you, but Pinetree Seeds http://www.superseeds.com has them for sale at $2.50 for 15 seeds. If you have...
Jerry, they are trying to find out what causes Donna's allergies. They think it is plant-related, since her symptoms have abated some since our...
We were lucky enough to get a behind the scenes tour at the Waco zoo today. We got to pet a rhino bottom, and hear an elephant play the harmonica....
Someone was paying attention and chose a perfect gift for you! That is one handsome dehydrator. Let us know what you dehydrate, and how the...
If you are unhappy with the rose where it is, it NEEDS to be moved. First I would trim it back by 1/2 to 2/3, then dig a huge root ball (at...
It seems you have a rosarian green thumb! Why not get both of the rooted rose cuttings into their own pots now, perhaps a 4" pot? The fewer times...
We got rain, and high winds. I really didn't want any snow. Actually, I never want any snow!
Janet, welcome to the Stew! We have great crafty types, and gardeners here. Pretty soon you'll be saying, "Been there, grown that."
Toni, I'm so happy for you since I know how much you love snow. As I've said before, better you than me! I'll settle for the 1.3" of rain we got...
First gift: it rained today! Waking to thunder and lightning, and getting 1.3" of rain was about the best gift a Texas gardener could get! Second...
Donna, may your Christmas and New Year be filled with the joy and beauty you bring to others.
After church services today, I was talking about this subject to one of the other ladies, and she brought a new insight to the "why". She said...
It seems that potatoes were used because the chemical make-up was similar to humans. I must start eating fewer starches . . . .
From our little farm in Central Texas, to all of you in the great, wide world, may you have peace, contentment, and a very happy holiday season....
Carolyn, that's it! We have seen lots of brown-headed cowbirds, but no females in winter plumage. Thank you, and Cornell thanks you, too!
Carolyn, your words would be tastier than most of the prepared/ready-to-eat/adulterated foods available! When I take fresh produce into the food...
We are participating in a Cornell U. citizen science project of tracking bird migrations and over-wintering spots. Today three of these birds came...
What do you think is in that big sack that Santa carries?
And a Merry Christmas to you, Captain! Your posts have made the past year merrier, and I'm looking forward to your posts lightening and...
