Yeah we're "Zone 4" here (according to the US hardiness map), and many varieties say they're hardy for this area, although most only will grow to...
Those are some of the biggest berries I've ever seen. You must have just the right conditions. They're a bit touchy to grow here, and I've never...
Hi everyone. Here in Wisconsin we're bracing for yet another winter weather advisory. Here's the warning from our National Weather...
I've always been a bit leary of doggie doors for fear that they'd let critters inside. They aren't used much around here anyway, because of the...
Hi from northeast Wisconsin...Florida must be nice at this time of year!
Is she part bassett? Unfortunately, my two dogs don't mind the rain...or snow, or mud. And with all the sand we have around here it makes for a...
I just saw these Solar Magic Globes in my Kinsman catalog...they change color after dusk. Not cheap but a cool concept! Check them out at...
It's great to take in an older dog. We did too, and she was a wonderful addition to our family. Are you getting ready for the Iditarod? We've...
It's snowing here too and has been throughout the night. It's just beautiful out there this morning. Not a good time to be without a heater in...
Same problem here, Eileen. I sat on my deck and watched a Peregrine falcon get a dove at my birdfeeder. It was amazing to watch (the falcon must...
bsewnsew...I think nuthatches like wooded areas. I never had them when we lived in the city. And yes we've got snow, but mostly cold (-12 F...
I love portabellas and we cook them on the grill all the time. I don't even need any meat on the bun...the mushroom is good enough for me with a...
Thanks for your input. My husband, who is a printer and a computer geek, works with Macs all the time and says that Vista is similar to a Mac OS....
Avast ye matey...I loved the Flying Dutchman ship in all of the Johnny Depp pirate movies!
Lucky you...it will be several months before I'll be able to post any flower pics from my yard, so in the meantime thanks for sharing. Look out...
We have them year round here, and I love their upside down antics. They share our feeders with chickadees, which are another favorite of mine,...
Looks like some beautiful,loose soil. I envy the size of your "production" garden. What do you use for your green manure crop? I use annual rye...
I too compost old soil or spread it into my vegetable garden. I'll also use at as a filler in larger pots of annual flowers, as long as the soil...
Welcome from NE Wisconsin where we'll all in depression after the Green Bay Packers lost last weekend...our Superbowl dreams are over until next...
Bud...I do enjoy Recipesource, too. Thanks. Not only do they have different food recipes from all around the world, but for other miscellaneous...
