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It\'s About Eggs
We asked him, and he said, “Camilla laid an egg.” Uzzi and I looked at each other. Now that is really weird! « More Mondays with Martok » Tags Buckeye chickens , eggs , Guiness Book of World Records , hens , omelet
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
65 of Our Favorite Chicken Names
If you're adding chicks to your flock and are starting to think about names, we'd like to offer a little help. To us, nothing seems more obvious for chickens than distinct labels: names.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Can a Butterfly Bush Thrive in a Container Garden?
The hybrid selection Blue Chip, marketed by its trademark name Lo & Behold, may be best suited for long-term container culture since it matures only 2 to 3 feet tall and wide.Expect to water container-grown plants more frequently.Gardeners choosing to...
California
Santa Monica
Winter is Temporary
It's not even what I'm used to as a Yankee transplant, despite growing up in northeastern Ohio and going to college in Cleveland's Lake Erie Snowbelt. No winter lasts forever; no spring skips its turn.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Why Do Radishes Not Form: Reasons A Radish Does Not Form Bulbs
Relocation, proper cultivation and thinning will often solve the problem.Radish plants produce thickly leaved tops with the bright edible fruit hidden under the soil. Once your tops are fully leaved and a month has gone by since seeding, it is natural...
Ohio
Willoughby
Color Changing In Irises: Why An Iris Plant Changes Color
Here are some things to investigate that mysterious hue change.Occasionally, we hear that an iris has changed color. This same thing can cause some anxiety when they seem to come up a different hue.
Ohio
Willoughby
Fun with Forsythia
Fortunate to have a vigorous Forsythia in my yard, I have come to appreciate it for the striking landscape accent it provides.An April drive around the countryside is an enjoyable trip whenis found in full bloom.
California
El Segundo
Pushing the Patio Envelope - Watermelon in Containers
The industry considers personal-sized to be in the 3 to 7 pound range. These melons weigh in at an average of 12- to 15-pounds, which is probably more than our patio setupcan accommodate.
California
El Segundo
Lamborghini Tractors
Modern Lamborghini tractors are produced by the Same Deutz-Fahr group, the largest privately owned agricultural-machinery manufacturer in the world. The group includes tractor companies originating in Italy, Switzerland and Germany.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Sweet Alyssum -- A Tiny Plant with Big Impact
It was not until I bought a new packet and read the directions that I discovered what I had done wrong. Light frosts seem to have no effect, but plants cannot endure a hard freeze.
California
El Segundo
Gold Moss and Chinese Dunce Cap, Two Easy Succulents
Either with or without its blooms, Gold Moss is an attractive plant with a yellow-green cast to brighten any spot in the garden. You know something is happening, but you are not sure what it might be.
California
El Segundo
Mini Rose Rescue
Not true!! Although not recommended as a houseplant, they are sold as such. Always avoid getting the water on the foliage of your roses, especially in humid weather, as this can cause fungal diseases.These little plants are the easiest to prune.
California
El Segundo
5 Ornamental Plants That Could Save Your Vegetables
Its deep tap root does not compete with the more shallow root systems of your garden annuals. You may recognize it most often as part of a sleep formula, but it also provides great relief for muscle spasms and can even benefit the health of your heart.
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
The Miracle of a Seed
An older cousin would drive the tractor along a field of red dirt which was already prepared: weeded, layered with compost, plowed, etc. Although I had barely ever sown a seed successfully in my life, I discovered that those mysterious little crumbs or...
California
El Segundo
Brody glassware for your buds, bulbs, and branches
This recent newsletter fromdes the news that the Brody Company continues to exist as part of a larger entity andstill produces florist glass. I stored the name Brody in my mental cache of precious random bits of information.My life being what it is, I...
California
El Segundo
Windowsill Orchids...the Easy Way!
This makes watering easy as you can let the water pass through the pots and gather in the trays (refer to the adjacent picture which illustrates how I use these trays). Similarly, wooden baskets are not easy for the novice either.
California
El Segundo
How to Make Beekeeping & Chicken-Keeping Intersect
By carefully studying these pests, scientists and beekeepers have learned that female mites prefer to multiply in the cells of baby male bees, aka the drone brood. No doubt by now you've heard about the plight of honeybees .
Pennsylvania
Philadelphia