Guttering is a must, and a rain barrel will repay you many times over. We collect rainwater, and that is the only thing that has saved some of our...
Alicia, you are most welcome! You'll find a lot of good gardening advice and support here, as well as new ideas and a few laughs. Visit often and...
Whoo-hoo Cheryl, now I know what I'm taking to the next Lay Workers get-together. If that cake is as good as it sounds, we may end up with more...
Donna, how frightening for you, but thank heavens you're fine, and we all hope your home is, too. Hunker down if the hurricane is close to you....
We got through to our sister-in-law and to my friend in upstate NY--both are fine, no problems with damage to structures. My NY friend, who is 96...
Toni, thank you! The ladies know about chicken soup--I threaten them with that and Chicken Marsala everytime they slack off on the egg laying.
I took the bit in my teeth and ordered a 6 qt. slow cooker. I have one recipe book with recipes for crowds (Church Potluck Slow Cooker). I'll...
I just saw the report on Reuters News. No injuries reported, but structural damage to some buildings. I'm trying to get through to my...
God bless those little wasp eggs! Beautiful sight, almost as good as seeing a bird eating a grasshopper.
Your mom has a green thumb, and an eye for beauty! That is just lovely. Lucky birds, dining surrounded by such elegance.
You were on vacation and you were up at sunrise for six days in a row? We love gorgeous pictures like those, but you shouldn't sacrifice yourself...
Thank you all! I am in the market for a slow cooker/crock pot and I wanted to make sure I understood what they are. Turns out it is what "they...
I consider myself to be a fairly accomplished cook, but this has me stumped. I just bought a cookbook that has "slow cooker" recipes for church...
Esperanza?
I agree with Cheryl in that the mulch would stay put better with a leveled bed. You could even plant something trailing to drape over the front of...
Farmers' market garlic is definitely a good type to plant! If possible, get the farmer to identify the garlic for you (Musik, Polish Silverskin,...
Merrybelle, welcome home! This is a very friendly site, filled with gardeners who know their stuff and how to share their knowledge in the...
Dooley, thank you for the information! I've been wondering how Glenda is doing, and it seems she is doing well if she is coming back to Texas....
Dooley, glad the tests are over, hoping for the best results from them, and please enjoy your visit with your son and his family! Happy...
My portrait--it makes me look FAT!
