Don, that's a great photo. I didn't think to take a photo of a swallowtail instar on rue, so I thank you doubly for doing so!
First, I am not referring to members of the Stew, whom I find to be very literate, and who use words correctly. Your posts are a joy to read....
Gail, Rue often takes a full year to develop. When I get volunteer rue plants, they are about 6" tall the first year, then the second year they...
Okay, fun's over, back to work! You certainly had a great time with your sister at the garage sales, and also at the Farmers' Market. Wish we had...
Oh joy, more photos from Kildale! I love it when you take a trip--we all get to go along and see the sights, thanks to you and your cameras. Have...
I made the mistake of telling our bees about National Pollinator Week. Now they have an attitude and expect special treatment. My husband...
Cheryl, First, never do crush and strain in your kitchen. It can lead to a major re-model. One puts honey-containing comb in a container (which...
It sure sounds as if you will get some honey! Time to start looking around for an extractor (believe me, the crush and strain method is incredibly...
Droopy and Toni, you two are a cook's dream! Nice people who will absorb all the extras falling out of the oven and stove. The world needs more...
Just out of sheer gratitude, that tomato plant may give you a prize winning, HUGE tomato. Or not. Anyway, you did a good thing, and your...
Not to argue with Cicero, but in addition to a library and a garden, a person needs a kitchen to be entirely complete!
Let's see: christmas lights, washers, and some coated wire--Yup, got all that, now all I have to find is some talent! Love those bugs, and right...
What a wonderful prize, and how great that it went to someone who really would use and appreciate it! Tell your son to play more of those "gigs"....
I live surrounded by farms, and almost everyone here has a vegetable garden. However, I've been out picking or weeding in my garden, and have...
Now, now, now! Cucumbers get a seed cavity, just like squash do. This cuke looks prime--ready to be enjoyed! Forget what the tag says--whoever...
Rue is a blue-green perennial herb which is a host plant for butterflies. I have quite a bit of rue seed pods maturing, and will send seed pods to...
Welcome to the Stew, Jim! For quick identification, moths do not have little "bulbs" on the end of their antennae, and butterflies do. There are...
Feliz is cosseted and well cared for, but not spoiled. Here she is taking her Sunday afternoon nap. She spent Sunday morning on her footstool,...
I agree with Toni--native plants are the way to go! The Tennessee Native Plant Society has a website with information, pictures, and probably a...
Way to go, FBG! Give those thieving so-&-sos something to worry about! I like your sign idea.
