Putting Up Eastern Bluebird Nest Boxes

I've always wanted to attract bluebirds with bluebird houses, but my backyard is not the right habitat.  I'm pretty sure any bluebird nest box I put up would only be filled by house sparrows 🙁  But, our cabin in Wisconsin has a long driveway that seems like the right kind of habitat.  I was inspired … Continue reading Putting Up Eastern Bluebird Nest Boxes

Anticipation (and a Stray Migrating Dragonfly)

Spring is such an interesting time of year in the garden.  What survived the winter?  When will the spring blooms begin?  It seems every year is different in how and when the growing season unfolds.  I thought it was going to be an early spring, and then we had quite a cold snap and slowed … Continue reading Anticipation (and a Stray Migrating Dragonfly)

Enjoying a Glorious Spring Weekend

We have had a crazy spring to say the least!  Temperatures all over the place, snow, rain, sleet, you name it we've had it.  But this weekend was truly a glorious one and made us forget all the bad stuff Mother Nature has thrown at us the last few weeks (or maybe months).  In between … Continue reading Enjoying a Glorious Spring Weekend

Finally Fixing the Rabbit Fence

There are so many garden pests, but rabbits have to be right up there at the top of many gardener's list (unless you have deer, then that's a whole different issue).  Last summer I posted in "Oh Those Pesky Rabbits" about the issues I was having with rabbits eating many of my tender young vegetables. … Continue reading Finally Fixing the Rabbit Fence

Potholders: A Fun Project Not Just For Kids

Last fall, I was hosting a brunch for some friends and went to grab a potholder from the drawer... Hmm, that was embarrassing. How had I not noticed that my favorite potholders had seen better days.  I probably made these as a mother daughter craft with Emily at least 15 years ago and they've seen … Continue reading Potholders: A Fun Project Not Just For Kids

Homegrown Spaghetti Squash

I have to be honest, I'm not a huge fan of squash.  I'll grow zucchini and summer squash and eat them all summer, but don't necessarily love them. At the grocery store, I pass the pile of winter squashes and look, but they just confuse me. What would I do with it?   Does it … Continue reading Homegrown Spaghetti Squash

Another Fall Garlic Crop In The Ground

Last year, I successfully planted my first crop of garlic. You can read about it in "Planting Garlic" and "Warding Off The Vampires".  I love reaching in the cupboard and pulling out some home-grown, delicious tasting garlic.  I even have a little terra cotta garlic keeper handy right next to the stove. This past fall … Continue reading Another Fall Garlic Crop In The Ground

Happy New Year 2016

Happy New Year and Best Wishes for 2016!  I truly appreciate all who have visited my blog this year.  Here's a look back at some of my most popular posts of 2015!   1.   Taming My Tomatoes With A Florida Weave:  My tomatoes were a mess, so I tried something new to try and keep … Continue reading Happy New Year 2016

The Feeders Are Ready for Winter

I don't really feed the birds over the summer because there's plenty of natural food around for them.  But as the plants die back, seeds become scarcer and the cold sets in, I get the feeders out.  I have to admit, I'm pretty sloppy when I put things away, so they really needed cleaning and checking … Continue reading The Feeders Are Ready for Winter

Fall Mushrooms in Door County, WI

I was surprised to see so many mushrooms on a recent fall trip to Door County, WI.  I know many varieties grow well into fall, but with the mild El Ninõ winter we seem to be having, many plants including mushrooms are lasting well past their usual growing seasons.  The Coprinus comatus (Shaggy Mane) was the first mushroom … Continue reading Fall Mushrooms in Door County, WI