Last year a dear neighbor planted lots of watermelons down by the creek that runs through his property. He erected a temporary fence to protect...
We just saw on the national news the incredible hail that hit the Dallas area--golf ball to tennis size hail breaking car windshields, destroying...
I miss Auntie Bel, where I would usually post something like this topic. Ah well . . . . We recently had a power outage, and when the power came...
Mountain Laurel is a wonderful tree/shrub, and attracts all sorts of pollinators. When it is in bloom like this, it actually "hums" with bees, and...
Here is a link to an article about chickens from Modern Farmer:...
A neighbor stopped by to visit, and I offered her a dozen eggs as she was leaving. She wanted to pay for them! I told her my pets happened to lay...
I've been offered a "red bird plant" that is described as having variegated leaves that if exposed to sunlight get red tips, making the stem of...
We went to Chamblee's today--lovely ride through the countryside with pastures greening, trees in bud and some in blossom, and calves romping the...
My wonderful husband suggested that we take a day next week and drive up to Chamblee's Roses in East Texas. Chamblee's is my idea of heaven (I...
I've always planted Packman broccoli, with good results. Since I have limited seed starting space, I buy starts. This year I wasn't able to find...
You may remember when I came home from getting a haircut, and my husband had visited a grocery and returned with a coconut. He drew a cute face,...
I like friends (and that includes Stewies) to call me by my first name. We've known each other for a bit, and I like y'all. However, for someone...
I was reading posts on several different forums, and just thought of this. NEVER, never on the Stew have I encountered a nasty, cruel, or even...
Yesterday I got a phone call from the local home for the elderly, asking if I'd like to "help" with their Valentine's Day party. I said I'd be...
I came across this opinion article in the Dallas Morning News, and it gave me a new perspective on food. I hope it is of interest to y'all, and...
The posts about the impending snowstorm on the east coast reminded me of a story my husband told me. He was at work where the floor superintendent...
Grackles are called "trash birds" around here. They form big flocks, perch in trees and foul the sidewalk underneath, and have a raucous call....
I have a bunch of seedlings that are ready to move under the grow lights. My problem is that I have only two trays, both holding germinating...
I stumbled across this article by Michael Pollan (have no idea who he is) and it gave me food for thought (pun intended, I just couldn't resist!)....
While I was getting my hair cut, my husband made a run to the big grocery to get some items. He came home with this, which was sitting on the...
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