Good thing I dumped the dust out of our rain gauge--we have 3/4" of rain so far, with no hail, a bit of thunder and just enough lightning to make...
We've been hotter than normal (to quote, "if weather is NORMAL anytime" :lol: ) and dry. But it's raining right now! One-half inch so far, and...
Glad you're back! We were thinking of getting up a search party. Do take care, and heal quickly!
There's a possibility of rain this evening and tomorrow. I must get the dust out of the rain gauge before the rain comes . . . . Toni, I'm glad...
I'd bet there are lots of organic gardeners here, but you hit the nail on the head--the topic heading is a bit hard to find. We are as organic as...
New2it33, you seem to have a natural knack for beekeeping! Congratulations on your thriving hive, and also to your "ladies" who are obviously good...
Droopy, one of the joys of living in the country is, if you are quick, there is no need for a dressing gown or long T-shirt. Just a quick dash...
Brad, I love looking at pictures of tidy gardens, well laid out, and obviously thriving. Unfortunately I can't take that kind of pictures of our...
Happy Birthday! May all the good advice, joy, and laughter you've given be reflected back at you, two-fold!
Feliz has found the prime spot for a summertime afternoon's nap. [img] Summertime, and the livin' is easy ( photo / image / picture from...
Okay, y'all, here's what I picked this morning: [img] One morning's pickings ( photo / image / picture from marlingardener's Garden ) There...
I'm with you--I really really do not like St. Augustine grass. You can trip on the long runners; the large leaves look coarse; and with last...
Hummer, turnips, sliced about 1/4" thick, are fantastic roasted in a skillet. Just add a bit of extra virgin olive oil to the slices (I toss them...
Hummer, for roasting vegtables, I like to clean them and peel if needed then make sure they are dry; roll them in extra-virgin olive oil; and put...
I'll post a reply when I get over my "envy attack" :smt012 . Honest to Pete Toni, you can see gold in dross. I need to go wander around our local...
Netty, now don't laugh, but Udder Balm is a wonderful skin therapy/conditioner. It is intended for cows (as you probably guessed) but it has the...
For a modest amount of hard cash, I will ship you a live coyote--best bunnie repellent in the world! Seriously, if you can get your flower beds...
Yes Carolyn, your hands are lovely! Those are hands that do and get results. Congratulations on having hands to be proud of!
I maintain that dirty hands are happy hands, and anyone who doesn't scrub for five minutes after visiting the garden, just isn't doing it right!
Sugar water is intended to get bees through lean times, and probably May in Mississippi isn't all that lean! Honey from sugar water is blah....
