Scabiosa Butterfly Blue has surprised me in a good way for so many different reasons and I highly recommend adding this delightful flower to your… Read More »Plant Profile: Scabiosa Columbaria – Butterfly Blue
Wine bottle stoppers, made from various materials such as chrome, black titanium nitride, gold titanium, stainless steel, cork, silicone, and adjustable seals, are both a functional and artistic hobby project. The choice of material for these stoppers is important due to wine’s acidity, which can cause corrosion. Different materials have different pros and cons, with some resistant to corrosion and tarnishing. The hobby is relatively affordable and the finished stoppers can make great gifts.
I love wind chimes! Not only do I think they are pretty, I enjoy the sounds they make. When I listen to wind chimes I… Read More »How to Make a Beaded Wind Chime
I have been growing gazanias for several years and I love the bright daisy-like flowers and dark green foliage. When planted in a mass they… Read More »Plant Profile: Gazania
Zinnias are my new favorite summer flower. Last summer was the first time I have grown zinnias and I fell in love with them. The… Read More »Plant Profile: Zinnias
This blog post is going to be a little different for me. I hope this topic will open up discussions on your thoughts, conclusions and… Read More »Are Tomato Hornworms Safe for Chickens?
It has been so hot here. We lucked out and had a pretty mild June but July has been a force to be reckoned with.… Read More »What’s Blooming in July?
There is always something to do in the garden and that does not always involve plants. I like to have various places to sit in… Read More »DIY Recovering Outdoor Cushions
Zebrawood has very contrasting grains of very light tan and very dark brown lines, making it really stand out from a lot of other wood… Read More »Wine Glass Holder Made with Zebrawood
I thought it would be fun to introduce our cactus collection. Shortly after we got married we had a lot of fun looking for and… Read More »Introduction to Our Cactus Collection
