Blue Jays
Blue Jays There are a few birds that when they visit your backyard, you know what they are, immediately, just by the sound. Blue jays are one of those birds. Blue jays are predominantly blue...
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Lavender Lemonade
Lavender lemonade is a refreshing and aromatic beverage that combines the citrusy flavor of lemons with the floral notes of lavender. Here are simple recipes for making lavender lemonade.
Devils Punchbowl
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...
Fred A Busse Chicago Fire Boat
Fred A Busse Fireboat The retired Fred A Busse Chicago Fire Boat found a home in Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin for a number of years as a tour boat. It was docked at the city dock...
Forget Me Not Wildflower
Forget Me Not Wildflower In the grand tapestry of wildflowers that adorn our landscapes, few hold the same sentimental significance as the humble forget-me-not wildflower.
Meatballs – Recipe Will Make 144 Meatballs
Meatballs recipe will make 144 meatballs. Next time ground beef is on sale, try batch cooking meatballs.
Make Your Own Suet Recipe
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.
Toft Point for an Afternoon Hike
Toft Point is located on Toft Road in Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin. On a unique 732 acre piece of property that is maintained by UWGB Green Bay. Where is Toft Point Located? Location: Bailey’s Harbor, Wisconsin...
Snow Bunting Birds
Snow Bunting Birds Today, I was able to capture snow bunting birds on camera. Snow buntings are birds of the high Arctic that visit us during the winter months..
All Mushrooms Are Edible, But Some Only Once: A Midwest Foraging Guide
All Mushrooms Are Edible, Or Are They? All mushrooms are edible, but some only once—or so the saying goes! This witty warning reminds us that while the Midwest woods are bursting with edible fungi, safe...
Door County Anderson Dock
Door County Anderson Dock Door County Anderson Dock is located in a quaint little village of Ephraim, Wisconsin. Ephraim was founded as a Moravian religious community. History of Ephraim The steeples of the Ephraim Moravian Church...
Growing Lemongrass
Growing Lemongrass Up until last year, I didn’t even have a clue what lemongrass was. It is an obsession of my teenage daughter’s. To cut costs I wanted to try my hand at growing lemongrass.
Hanging Knit Planter Basket
Hanging Knit Planter Basket Looking for a garden planter that can occupy your empty wooden fence space? If you knit, try making this hanging knit planter basket.
Storing Tuberous Begonia for Winter
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...
Beef & Bacon Pinwheels
Last night I made beef & bacon pinwheels for dinner to celebrate having my grill back. Yum! What a hit.
Scarecrow Ideas For Fall
Scarecrow Ideas For Fall A collection of outdoor scarecrow ideas from my private photography files The scarecrow ideas for the fall collection is finally making it’s way out of the darkness and into the light. ...
Silverware Garden Stakes
Silverware Garden Stakes Let’s make some recycled silverware garden stakes!
Garden Butterfly From Recycled Spoons
Garden Butterfly From Recycled Spoons Make this cute garden butterfly from recycled spoons for your garden ornaments in a matter of minutes.
Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks
Garden Crafts Made From Wood or Sticks A collection of garden crafts made from wood or sticks that you can make by collecting FREE resources. Add visual appeal to your garden by using wood and sticks...
Recycled Plate Garden Flowers
Recycled Plate Garden Flowers I have seen recycled plate garden flowers in high upscale galleries in tourist towns, like Door County, Wisconsin for a few years now. The price tag on the glass flowers is...