Why didn't anyone tell me there is a degree in antique literature? I wasted all that time studying secondary education, RATS! :-x I love books,...
I think I have the title right--anyway, I just ordered a used copy because companion planting intrigues me. It sounds so friendly! Does anyone...
Oh Toni, that's so funny! My mother used to point her finger at an invading rabbit and say, "Don't do that!" Well, she figured it worked with her...
Oh my stars, that is so clever and cute! Honestly, the things you folks come up with--Pondlady with her mailboxes, Cheryl with her suncatchers,...
In September, when we are still in shorts, sandals, and tee shirts, our local stores have heavy jackets, wool scarves, and mittens on display....
Welcome to GardenStew! I admire people who can see the possibilities in "junque". I don't have that talent, but sure do enjoy seeing what others...
Toni, We report weekly to the Cornell Backyard Bird Count, and weekly we get questioned about seeing Greater Yellowlegs, snipes, and various...
Great looking fence! It will also be a windbreak for your flowers, and perhaps give them a bit of shade when needed. Toni's idea of containers...
For those of you in the USA, the Great Backyard Bird Count starts on Feb. 18. Birdwatchers from all over the nation report sightings, and...
Toni, you have robins? We haven't seen even one yet! Put up with the noise, or send him to us--we can stand a few more chirps. We have a...
We feed our bees during the winter on sugar water in a feeder made for that purpose. Bee sugar water should be a 1 to 1 ratio, and put it in a...
Just when you think you've got them trained--my hens have been laying in the nest boxes for months. Today I found an egg in the outside coop....
I'd like to add my wishes for all Stewies to have a very happy Valentine's Day! Remember, your garden loves you :stew1: !
Using old mailboxes as a receptacle for gloves and tools is a brilliant idea! I am forever having to trek to the barn for my bypass pruners or...
I contacted a friend in East Texas who grows raspberries, and this is what she told me: After a cane bears fruit, cut it to the ground. In spring...
You painted those? Wow! Your mailboxes are beautiful, almost too lovely to leave outside. Your fan-blade flowers are great, too. Thanks for...
Our vegetable gardens are all prepared (compost tossed on, raked over and rows marked) so today we are planting lettuces, chard, spinach, and...
Toni, great caption! Your sense of humor is a joy!
Jerry, if I could grow daylilies like you do, they'd be my favorite, too!
Yes, my husband talks to the animals! I was cleaning out the asparagus bed and flushed two baby bunnies. One ran for the compost pile. The other...
