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To borrow a quote from that famous scene in the movie, Field of Dreams (filmed in Iowa): "Is this heaven? Themeeting planners above are already making preparations for next year's roundup, which will beheld at the lakeside home of twinlakeschef near Ft

People have now known how interested I'm in it - so it is one of the important topics to start a discussion! Well, let's move on. This was nearly 35-40 years ago. A particular website on Google showed up often.

Bambi – well, enough said. Many of us escaped into our gardens and let the world go by. Sing Zipp-a-dee-doo-dah, without envisioning birds and flowers, I dare you.In this day and age, (oh my, and I promised myself I would not fill this article with...

She created mini gardens all around their Annapolis home which everyone got to enjoy. She would rise up so early and be back in the woods clearing brush, making paths and then filling them with daffodils that multiplied through the years.

His natural ability and his love for woodworking shone through many projects. He focuses on sparrows, swallows and Purple Martins.Although John has given away many of his creations to family and friends, a "small" 30 inch square Extreme Birdhouse costs...

What better day than this to start a new tradition for those whose hearts beat as one? Valentine's Day is set aside each year as a day for people celebrate their love with gifts and togetherness.

For some, a relaxed hour of weeding or gentle raking is just right for getting the circulation going. True almonds bear fruit in limited parts of zones 8 to ten. I have, or have had, seven.

For a while all is well, and the gardeners puff up, sit back, and look around in a self-satisfied manner, completely convinced that their gardening skills and talents are extraordinary.But then, summer comes along.

Many of us take note of the species that visit our feeders and share information with our friends. The Spotlight this month is on our Dave's Garden resources that are all about our feathered friends.

His daughter is also keeping the strain going. Fred continued this tradition, growing ‘Potato Top' tomato seedlings in his basement and hardening them off in back yard coldframes.

After much work many plants were moved; all but the cast iron plants, shrubs, cannas along the end of the house, a bunch of caladiums, miscellaneous plants like morning glories, and thousands of sleeping bulbs.

Organize an event! Keep it simple and enlist some help, and you'll be surprised at how easily a DG gathering can come together. The photos and stories just keep that wonderful camaraderie going and also draw in people who wish they could have been there...

"...and of the flower bushes, only the hardier specimens stood their ground amidst goldenrod and Dutchman's Breeches." Ol' Remus from the Woodpile ReportDutchman's breeches bloom in the spring, and you might wonder why I would write about a spring wildflower...

There is one wheel in front and two wheels in the rear. She also collects and sells flowers and the mixture of wild greens called Preboggin. These days I can't wait until I finally get my own three wheeled Ape.

« More La Dolce Vita » I love my farm truck. I don't really have a farm, just an obsession with my Italian-style vegetable garden, and as much as I once loved my various cowboy trucks and cool sports cars, I don't even own a car or truck anymore.

According to AFBF president Bob Stallman, some states currently exempt farm vehicles from federally imposed regulations while others do not, presenting complications for farmers who must cross borders to haul their products locally.

My Waterfall My new studio is located on another little creek, so now I'll have one at home and one at work. It's a tank, very seldom breaks and costs almost nothing to fix when it does break.

The only requirements in my mind are that the vehicle must be able to carry a large load in the back (so a truck or a large van is great) and it must be able to pull a trailer. Well, it probably depends on who you ask—the definition is a bit vague,...

Receiver hitches do, however, put the tongue weight behind the rear axle, which tends to lift the front wheels. Pickup and flatbed trucks have handled such farm tasks for nearly a century.

Litter drifting into your garden can be a huge bummer. Join forces with the surrounding community to put your city's trash problem to bed. Passersby see the trash already on the ground, so they toss empty liquor bottles into the tree wells at the front...

When we think of African violet blooms, we think of first of purple. ‘Emerald City' is a striking chimera with a green stripe down the center of each petal. Perhaps zero gravity played a role in some of their unusual and striking characteristics.

Here's what they had to say: Melissa Griffiths Farmer and Blogger at Bless This Mess “Gourmet popcorn! I've been growing organic heirloom popcorn that my late grandfather cultivated over 50 years ago.

The button-like flowers dry well, too, and provide additional decoration for wreaths and other crafts.Children visiting my garden enjoy using santolina as a component in potpourri.

Many municipalities make leaf compost from leaves collected off of streets each autumn. It's free, after all, and very good stuff. « More Dirt on Gardening » Tags leaf compost , vegetable garden

Enjoy!The USNA displays are open every day of the year. The main visitor center and administration building are under renovation. It's not the oldest, or biggest, arboretum in the United States.

Don't, however, take any chances—secure them carefully using sturdy tie-down straps. Livestock carriers, like goat totes, are perfect for hauling livestock in a truck. « More Mondays with Martok » Tags livestock carriers

He shook his head and said that by the end of November it was all pretty much a blur. Plant layers of early and late varieties for a long blooming season.And if you ever get the chance to travel to the Netherlands, try to go in late April, during the...