As the snow finally subsided, the temperatures dropped and the winds picked up. We went to sleep with temperatures already below zero and that was to be the high for the day. We were at -18 in the morning and it hasn't become much better. So of course I had to go out and try to … Continue reading Sub Zero Window Art (It’s Cold Out There)
Snow and More Snow
The last couple of weeks we have already had what feels like, and may turn out to actually be, a whole winter's worth of weather here in Chicago. The problem is, it's only early January. I grew up in the snow belt of Buffalo, so I should be used to this. But, over the last … Continue reading Snow and More Snow
ICYMI Top Posts of 2013
In case you missed it, these are the posts that got the most views in 2013. It's a Great Day to be Red! November 2013 Whoops-Giant Zucchini August 2013 Holes in the Mountain Ash September 2013 An Unwelcome Visitor October 2013 My New Rain Boots November 2013 Pelicans in Illinois September 2013 July Garden Photos … Continue reading ICYMI Top Posts of 2013
Blog-Themed Christmas
The gifts under the tree this year from my kids definitely had a outdoor theme to it. My daughter has been one of my first blog followers, and even a photo contributor to my site, but who knew my 17 yr old boys paid attention at all? (To be honest, I may have given the … Continue reading Blog-Themed Christmas
Happy New Year
As we celebrate the New Year, I wanted to take the time to thank everyone who has supported me over the past year as I started blogging here at Stephi Gardens. So, to my family and friends who gave me the confidence to start this adventure, to my early followers who have stuck with me and … Continue reading Happy New Year
Winter Birds
I showed you my mom Peggy's bird feeders in a recent post (Peggy's Feeders). A natural follow up is to show off some of the birds that visit her in Northern Michigan in the winter. Enjoy! Junco Blue Jay Mrs. Cardinal Mr. Goldfinch Tree Sparrow Black-capped Chickadee … Continue reading Winter Birds
Peggy’s Feeders
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
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
Peanut Butter Candy Cup Cookies
Here's another family holiday favorite snack. By changing up the colored M&M's, this can be made for any occasion. This recipe has been adapted from MyRecipes.com You'll need: Peanut Butter Cookie dough Mini Snickers Bars (24) M&M's Prepare your favorite Peanut Butter Cookie dough. This is mine: 1/2 c sugar 1/2 c firmly packed brown sugar 1/2 c … Continue reading Peanut Butter Candy Cup Cookies