While watching the Cornell Bird FeederCams, it got me to thinking about the very creative set up my mom Peggy has in her backyard in Michigan for feeding birds. She's been watching and feeding birds for as long as I can remember, and I owe her for passing on her passion for nature and gardening … Continue reading Peggy’s Feeders
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas From our Stephi Gardens family to yours, Stephi, Peggy, Emily and Steve
Our Family Christmas Tree
Our family room Christmas trees is like a trip down memory lane. It's a true hodge podge of ornaments and lit with my favorite colored lights. Some years, when I have more time, I have a smaller tree I put in the living room that has the white lights and "pretty" ornaments on it. While … Continue reading Our Family Christmas Tree
Birdfeeder Cams
From my computer, I can't really see much outside. Even if I did, my feeder (yes, only one right now) doesn't usually attract a wide variety of birds. I do enjoy watching the Goldfinches, Chickadees and Juncoes, but they are often overrun by the usual suburban fare. So, I've taken to watching the bird cams … Continue reading Birdfeeder Cams
Sunday Feature: Golf Course Gardens
One of the most interesting places I've found to admire gardens is out on the golf course. Most try very hard to create a very natural, beautiful setting to enhance the experience, which I definitely appreciate. The gardens and landscaping also work to integrate the courses into their surroundings, which make them a perfect haven … Continue reading Sunday Feature: Golf Course Gardens
Winter Beauty
Look closely, beauty is all around you in the winter. Photos by Peggy
How Much Rain Did We Get?
I am forever trying to figure out how much rain we got during a storm. I don't know why, it's just one of those things I want to know. And not in general, like somewhere in the greater Chicago area, or at one of the airports, but in my backyard. have discovered Weatherbug and Weather … Continue reading How Much Rain Did We Get?
It’s a Great Day to be Red: Part 2
After my last RED post, my son's cross country team went on to win the IL State Championship for the first time in team history. And when it comes to sports, I am one of those weirdly superstitious people who think that, somehow, something I've done makes a difference in the results. So, I figured … Continue reading It’s a Great Day to be Red: Part 2
Grocery Store Cheer
Who knew a trip to Meijer's could cheer up such a dreary day? Photos by Peggy
New Bird Feeder
I was lucky enough to recently attend a program, "Amazing Birds", by some local, passionate birders. Among learning quite a few "amazing" bird facts, they briefly mentioned their favorite thistle (nyjer) feeder to attract goldfinches--a sock feeder. I forgot about this little tidbit, until I was doing some other bird shopping and I came across this … Continue reading New Bird Feeder