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Backyard Garden Plot Pictures – Week 28 of 52 Things are growing like crazy in our backyard garden. Especially the squash plant in the oak barrel along side the potting bench. It’s getting bigger everyday. The zucchini we have planted along side the fence is finally taking off too. The pallet garden needs a little Read More >>
If you’re trying to come up with a craft project for your kids to make for Teacher Appreciation Day next week, these chalkboard painted pots should do the trick. Not only are chalkboard painted pots easy to make, but your kids will love making them for their favorite teacher as well. Plus, the teacher will Read More >>
Yesterday the weather was nuts. It was all sunshine and rainbows one minute and showers the next. And the wind, holy cow it was windy here yesterday. The good news is, the chives I transplanted alongside the greenhouse last fall are doing great in their new home. I scattered a few chive seeds I collected Read More >>
Yesterday we had another 15 yards of neon red bark delivered. Mr. Bark Guy said we needed 75 yards and I am determined to bark bomb the front and backyard in 30 yards just to prove to myself that he was totally trying to overcharge me. Grrr… it makes me crazy. As soon as Monkey Boy came home from Read More >>
In order to get to the gorgeous orchid display at the Kew Royal Botanic Gardens we had to walk past an enormous collection of succulents. I thought I would share a few of those photos with you this afternoon because the plants were so amazing. I don’t know what these plants are called, but they were my favorite. Read More >>
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