Palm Brook State Park houses Kitch-iti-kipi natural spring with a raft you can take across the spring and see clear down to the bottom in the summer and fall months. The area also has a...
Do you have a list of places that you want to visit? My husband has this obsession with trying to visit each of the casinos in Wisconsin and Michigan. We decided to visit the Manistique...
10 under-the-sea bathroom art prints featuring a hermit crab, ocean crab, seashells, fish, starfish, coral, and an octopus. The images were scanned from a book that fell out of copyright, digitally enhanced for clarity and...
Days Are Getting Longer March is a month of returning birds, and planting indoor garden seeds. Summer is just around the corner, I can feel it. The days are getting longer by 60 minutes in...
Over the summer I created an Adobe project, where I shared pictures detailing my newfound hobby of pressing flowers with the public. I had a link that went to the DIY flower press instructions on...
Lakenenland Sculpture Park is the brainchild, and artist welding visions of Tom Lakenenland and features over 100 sculptures with additional sculptures added yearly. You can walk through the property year-round, but driving the park is...
Holy smokes! It is February 2023 and I have seemed to have misplaced an entire blogging year! Did you wonder where I was hiding? Last January I committed to posting monthly about the seasonal changes...
Exploring lighthouses, a waterfall, the rocky shoreline of The Apostles National Lakeshore, and sea caves.
The black-capped chickadee might be one of the most recognized birds next to the Red Cardinals, Blue Jays, and Robins. The fluffy little Chickadee comes freely about dwellings even in towns and cities.
Lavender is a scent that reminds me of summer. If you grow lavender in your flower garden and sit outside, that heavenly scent will drift in and out of your seating area. I find the...
Enger Park in Duluth, Minnesota is one fabulous park to explore. The park has walking paths, a tower with a panoramic view of Duluth, and a Japanese peace garden.
The redhead duck (Aythya americana) is a medium-sized diving duck. The duck is about 37 cm (15 in) long with an 84 cm (33 in) wingspan. The duck is a summer resident of Wisconsin.
Make Calendula oil by infusing Calendula officinalis (marigold flowers) in a carrier oil like olive oil or coconut oil. Use the oil on its own or used to create salves, creams, ointments, and balms.
Rock Island Wisconsin 912-acre island that takes two ferry rides to Rock Island Wisconsin. The first ferry leaves Gills Rock and travels to Washington Island. The second leaves Washington Island and brings you to Rock...
10 Flowers Deer Do Not Eat Can’t beat them? Join them. Look for flowers deer do not eat. I cannot promise that they will leave every plant standing but, in general, the list below is...
Love hummingbirds? So do I! Here are some interesting facts about hummingbirds you may not know.
I’m a fan of telling people the only gambling that I do is buying and planting flower seed and vegetable seed. Your chances of growing items from seed increase when you take steps to prepare...
American Redstart The American Redstart is a warbler that can be found traveling through Wisconsin in the spring fleeting from tree to tree. The male and female have a different appearance but both have relatively...
Tomato Pests Got yourself tomato pests? Let’s go over a few of the common ones you might see, or the damage they might leave behind on occasion.
White-lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar This White-lined Sphinx Moth Caterpillar (Hyles lineata) might not look like much now, but he grows up to be the white lined sphinx moth which most people mistake for a hummingbird.
Eastern Gray Squirrel The Eastern gray squirrel is found mainly in mature hardwoods & deciduous forest areas but is also abundant in urban, suburban, and rural areas. The coats of the gray squirrel are generally...
Milkweed isn't just for Monarchs. The Milkweed Tussock Moth Caterpillar uses it for a food source too. Then it becomes the Milkweed Tiger Moth.
So what is this crazy-looking insect? Have you seen one before? This is the common scorpionfly. To me, there is nothing common about the look of this little guy.
Crabs in a bucket coffee mug - You and only you have the power to set goals and claw your way to achieving them. Be a cheerleader for all that are fighting their own fight.
Collecting and planting milkweed seed is a way to make sure we have a future healthy monarch population.
My timeless vintage American Goldfinch image is paired up with textures to inspire this American Goldfinch Vintage Happy Birthday card. About the Design: Wish a special someone a Happy Birthday with this vintage-inspired American Goldfinch...
Look To Nature When Deciding When To Plant Yearly Vegetable Gardens There has never been a fast and hard rule for timetables for the weather. Each year planting is different and can vary from the...
Coffee Mug Designs Welcome to my coffee mug designs. My storefronts vary, so each design will carry the storefront link under the design. It doesn’t matter what storefront I advertise a design in – each...
A collection of prints called on the ranch in Montana. All the prints were processed together to give them a cohesive fit and work well with farmhouse colors. Why I Love The Country There is...
Simple Tray Deck Bird Feeders If you are in need of a simple solution to feed your feathered friends but do not have room for traditional feeders, how about simple tray deck bird feeders?
Early MeadowRue Early Meadowrue is generally found in places that have not been disturbed by human interaction. General Information A perennial, native wildflower. The stems are a light purple color and the flowers are bell-shaped and produce yellow...
The Last Covered Bridge In Wisconsin Wisconsin once had over 40 covered bridges. The last covered bridge in Wisconsin is located in Cedarburg, Wisconsin. That is just an amazing fact to me. General Info General:...
Do you grow sunflowers? I don’t have a designated spot to grow them; however, they do grow in my yard. The birds plant them! The dried plants make wonderful and free sunflower head bird feeders.
Fungus Gnat Indoor Houseplant Recipe Have little black flies around your houseplants? Fungus gnats are what you have. Mix up this fungus gnat indoor houseplant recipe to kill the fungus gnat larvae in the infected soil.
Hiking Crevice Rock The first part of this hike is a moderate 1.4-mile trail that offers beautiful views of the stone cliffs and excellent views of Sugar Creek in Turkey Run State Park in Marshall,...
Wequoick Falls Green Bay, WI Wequiock Falls Green Bay is one of Brown County’s small roadside parks. A wonderful stop-off between Green Bay and Door County, WI.
1798 Rice Grist Mill in Lake City Tennessee The 1798 Rice Grist Mill in Lake City Tennessee is an 18th Century Rice Grist Mill that was originally constructed in 1798 in Union County. The mill...
Grand Island Michigan Ice Caves Second day of our two day trip to Upper Michigan. Today we are headed to Grand Island Michigan ice caves and we have Green and Blue Spikes Of Kryptonite on our...
Roadtrip! Destination Devils Punchbowl in Menomonie, Wisconsin. From our home in Green Bay, it is almost a four-hour drive. The weather is nice, so why not. My daughter has the day off and it is...
Make Your Own Suet Recipe Make your own suet recipe to feed the birds. There is a slew of items that you can serve suet in to keep your birds happy year-round.
Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter Did you believe you had to throw out your beautiful plants at the end of each season? Nope. Don’t! I’ll show you how easy storing tuberous begonia for winter really...
Dark-eyed Junco In Wisconsin, the dark-eyed junco seems to arrive around the third week of September. They come in mid-fall and stay for the duration of the winter. Adults generally have gray heads, necks, and...
Life Cycle of a Monarch Butterfly The life cycle of the monarch butterfly is one of beauty.
Eben Ice Caves Eben Junction Michigan Last weekend our family traveled to the Eben Ice Caves are located in Eben Junction, Michigan. Eben Junction is about 32 miles away from Marquette, Michigan. Our destination was...
Don't Throw Out Your Geraniums! Steps For Overwintering 1.) Remove each individual geranium plant from the soil and shake off dirt. 2.) Cut the greens and stems back to around 2 inches. 3.) Place all...
Ever wonder how to tell male and female Monarch apart? Maybe, the thought never crossed your mind. Well, in order to capture the lifecycle of the Monarch you would need to know your male from...
Add to the vintage-inspired charm of your farmhouse decor with this Sweet Simple Things Miller Lane Collection of Old White Barn quad wall art set. This farmhouse rural grouping of images was all processed using...
Maple Syrup Tree Tapping Today, we are maple syrup tree tapping. I thought spring was supposed to be here already in the Midwest, at least the calendar states it is. I like to see the snow...
Whitefish Dunes State Park Whitefish Dunes State Park is an 863-acre park in Door County, Wisconsin that has beautiful hiking trails a Lake Michigan beach, and the highest sand dunes in Wisconsin. General Info General: State...
The past month I’ve spent time organizing my Zazzle store, setting up navigation, store categories, and adding designs. I find it much easier to list in my Pixels store but my target market likes to...
This stunning set of black and white zodiac art was created using high-quality digital images paired with a variety of textures and art elements making dramatic statement pieces for anyone born under the sign. Black...
American spikenard is a shrubby spiny herb plant that grows 3-5 feet tall in shady woodland habitats. The plant is native to The United States and Canada.
One of the staple crops in both home and community gardens is potatoes. Growing garden potatoes is not difficult if you have the knowledge upfront to make you successful. Growing Garden Potatoes Soil Preparation One...
Well, Happy New Year! Hope you are settling into your new year. January 2022 – It’s cold! But, did we expect anything less from the Wisconsin winter? Welcome to the phenology posts. The posts will...
Copper Falls State Park is located at 36664 Copper Falls Rd n Mellen, Wisconsin. The park has a beautiful gorge, waterfalls, and scenic overlook to enjoy. General Info General: Copper Falls State Park is a 3,068-acre...