Welcome from central Texas! We at the Stew are a support group for crazed gardeners. We support that kind of insanity!
The first photos are of "ground cherries" or tomatillos, as they are called here. They are used in many Mexican dishes--especially salsa. I...
Is #5 Goosefoot?and #1 is Compass Point? So many quilt pattern names are regional that I may be mis-identifying these based on what they are...
What a wonderful way to use otherwise wasted space! You are a wizard with a saw and drill :) .
Of course it wouldn't be as beautiful as yours, GDC, but I have a vision of a barn quilt between the ladies' coop and the big rainwater cube....
The spores aren't in the soil, but on fallen rose leaves that are infected with black spot. Cleaning up thoroughly around your roses will do more...
They just aren't making ministers like they used to. The church we used to attend had a minister that had to be asked twice to visit a member who...
Gee, around here you can't GIVE okra away. . . .
Tell your minister to stick to the Bible, and stay away from the Blue Book. :)
Ah, Hank, everyone ought to have a daddy like that! I do love your jokes :lol: !
Welcome back! We missed you but knowing you were having a great (and restful) time made it easier. Looking forward to the photos and description...
Wonderful work, Shjoerd! I agree that queens are hard to identify. We have stood for about 15 minutes waiting to see the vortex of bees around a...
Somehow I can imagine Tina and Toni going on a garage saling spree, and cleaning out all the bargains. These two are absolutely amazing at what...
Get the bicycle pump, the dog's deflated again!
I take the rings off. After the jars have cooled and I'm sure the lids are sealed, I take off the rings and wipe down the jars with a damp cloth....
Only the first of many! That is a handsome cucumber--enjoy the taste of your first "fruits"!
Tooty, I think you are right--but at least the "inmates" get to go on the mini-bus for "outings". I'd last about two days in a place like that....
Oh, Hank, I've actually been at that "retardment community"! We did a presentation at Sun City about attracting nature to your yard, and I nearly...
Frank, you have made this not only the friendliest forum on the 'net, but the most responsive to users suggestions. Thank you!
Sam Cat used to bring chipmunks, mice, and once a ferret and put them right by the front steps for everyone, even visitors, to admire. We had very...
