Babies!

We have BABIES! They must have just hatched in the last couple of days. I heard them chirping when I came home from work this afternoon and raced in the house all excited, lol. Mom and Dad came outside, and

Babies!

We have BABIES! They must have just hatched in the last couple of days. I heard them chirping when I came home from work this afternoon and raced in the house all excited, lol. Mom and Dad came outside, and

Fall is on the way

I’m not happy that my basil has gone to seed but thought I’d share this cool picture. The litle black thingies are the seeds. And here’s the sedum I rescued from the side yard last the spring. I figured if

Fall is on the way

I’m not happy that my basil has gone to seed but thought I’d share this cool picture. The litle black thingies are the seeds. And here’s the sedum I rescued from the side yard last the spring. I figured if

Indoor Plants

Some chives and some new Japanese Maples we acquired from my mother in law (unknown variety, it will be interesting as they grow!) as well as a Christmas cactus I nearly killed. The chives will be harvested for seed and

Indoor Plants

Some chives and some new Japanese Maples we acquired from my mother in law (unknown variety, it will be interesting as they grow!) as well as a Christmas cactus I nearly killed. The chives will be harvested for seed and

Clutter!

I hate how things in my apartment look cluttered even when they are in their place, but I have ALOT of stuff….any tips on how to make things look less cluttered? ETA: I decided to finally add some pictures on

Clutter!

I hate how things in my apartment look cluttered even when they are in their place, but I have ALOT of stuff….any tips on how to make things look less cluttered? ETA: I decided to finally add some pictures on

What’s wrong with me? [The Plant Says]

In winter, this plant was nothing but bare “woodiness”. Come spring it was the healthiest I’ve ever seen which I thought was thanks to moving it into the house & placing it near a North facing window, (it was a

What’s wrong with me? [The Plant Says]

In winter, this plant was nothing but bare “woodiness”. Come spring it was the healthiest I’ve ever seen which I thought was thanks to moving it into the house & placing it near a North facing window, (it was a

Kitchen window

I hope indoor plants aren’t off topic here… That’s our kitchen window.. I can try to name the plants… but I don’t know the names for all… Starting from the left : – A hoya, – the second I am

Kitchen window

I hope indoor plants aren’t off topic here… That’s our kitchen window.. I can try to name the plants… but I don’t know the names for all… Starting from the left : – A hoya, – the second I am

READY!!

A few weeks ago I built my Square Foot Gardening area on a portion of my backyard for herbs and flowers and some Veggies. I have a big row garden for most veggies but needed to Spruce up this area.

READY!!

A few weeks ago I built my Square Foot Gardening area on a portion of my backyard for herbs and flowers and some Veggies. I have a big row garden for most veggies but needed to Spruce up this area.

Your Birthday coming soon?

Here is a list of places that will give you a free birthday gift on your special day Free Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream on your birthday Free personal one topping pizza at Alfys

Your Birthday coming soon?

Here is a list of places that will give you a free birthday gift on your special day Free Cold Stone Creamery Ice Cream on your birthday Free personal one topping pizza at Alfys

Weed (???) ID?

Ok, my Google-fu has failed me. Help! I was turning over a section of the vegetable garden today (look, our daffodils and tulips just started blooming, ok? The north gets spring a bit later than everyone else!) and I found

Weed (???) ID?

Ok, my Google-fu has failed me. Help! I was turning over a section of the vegetable garden today (look, our daffodils and tulips just started blooming, ok? The north gets spring a bit later than everyone else!) and I found

Project Help

Help! I am dying to make some sort of kitty playhouse for my 3 babies, but here is all I have to work with: -One large tire, new condition -One two-story kitty cubby -One new scratching post -Two cat beds

Project Help

Help! I am dying to make some sort of kitty playhouse for my 3 babies, but here is all I have to work with: -One large tire, new condition -One two-story kitty cubby -One new scratching post -Two cat beds

more ratibida visitors (spider warning)

itsy bitsy spider jumping spider of sorts, I think. Fast little guy!

more ratibida visitors (spider warning)

itsy bitsy spider jumping spider of sorts, I think. Fast little guy!

My sister’s room

My sister’s room

DIY Cold Frame

Amazing the things one can accomplish when the beloved computer is in the shop for repairs. That and the weather finally cooperates with a few warm-ish, sunny days. I was finally able to build the cold frame I’ve been wanting

DIY Cold Frame

Amazing the things one can accomplish when the beloved computer is in the shop for repairs. That and the weather finally cooperates with a few warm-ish, sunny days. I was finally able to build the cold frame I’ve been wanting

Is this actually a sago palm?

It’s about 9 feet tall. I want to sell it if I can.

Is this actually a sago palm?

It’s about 9 feet tall. I want to sell it if I can.

Stawberry w/White on Top?

Could anyone tell me why the top portion of this strawberry is remaining white?? I’m new to growing strawberries and I know the strawberries I’ve eaten don’t usually have such an expanse of white on top.

Stawberry w/White on Top?

Could anyone tell me why the top portion of this strawberry is remaining white?? I’m new to growing strawberries and I know the strawberries I’ve eaten don’t usually have such an expanse of white on top.

Let’s play everyone’s favorite game….

name that plant! This a close up shot of a flowering bush that’s growing in a public park near my house (PNW – zone 8) It gets full sun and is about 18′ – 20′ high. It’s really lovely and

Let’s play everyone’s favorite game….

name that plant! This a close up shot of a flowering bush that’s growing in a public park near my house (PNW – zone 8) It gets full sun and is about 18′ – 20′ high. It’s really lovely and

Are orchids really plants, or are they like mushrooms or ferns?

About three years ago, I got my mother a rather exotic looking white Phalaenopsis orchid plant. The following winter, a secondary shoot formed on the main flowering stalk and produced another (albiet smaller) spray of flowers, but since then we

Are orchids really plants, or are they like mushrooms or ferns?

About three years ago, I got my mother a rather exotic looking white Phalaenopsis orchid plant. The following winter, a secondary shoot formed on the main flowering stalk and produced another (albiet smaller) spray of flowers, but since then we

okra

Anyone want some Okra? :D We have so much of it, and I’m *almost* tired of fried okra. So I’m looking for your favorite ideas and recipes! TIA! And this is cross posted to a few other communities, so apologies

okra

Anyone want some Okra? :D We have so much of it, and I’m *almost* tired of fried okra. So I’m looking for your favorite ideas and recipes! TIA! And this is cross posted to a few other communities, so apologies