Downy Woodpecker The Downy woodpecker is the smallest of North America’s woodpeckers but there are many smaller species elsewhere, especially the piculets. General Information Woodpecker with mainly black on the upper parts & wings, with...
Milkweed Plants Milkweed plants are the only host plant for the Monarch butterfly caterpillar. The population of Monarchs is in decline. Many farmers in our area and through the midwest are setting land aside for...
Inside the Old Cabins Smoky Mountain National Park Inside the Old Cabins Smoky Mountain National Park – We ventured out into the heavily wooded areas of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park trying to locate...
Red Bellied Woodpecker The red-bellied woodpecker is a medium-sized woodpecker of the Picidae family. It breeds mainly in the eastern United States, ranging as far south as Florida and as far north as Canada. Its...
How to Get Rid of Slugs in the Garden Slugs eat through and create damage to fruits, vegetables, plant leaves, and seedlings. What does the damage look like? Have slug issues? Here is how to...
6 Ways To Keep Ants Out Of Hummingbird Feeders Ants are attracted to sugar and sweetness and since hummingbird feeders are made up of sugar water, they, of course, are going to go straight for...
Snowshoeing in Neshota Park Denmark Wisconsin Today I headed out to go snowshoeing in Neshota Park Denmark Wisconsin. The park is excellent in all seasons, as you will see from some of the pictures. The big...
House Finch The house finch is a small passerine bird that is part of the family Fringillidae. They are generally seen hanging onto the food source their eating from, perched, or scavenging the ground for food.
The greatest determining factor for the garden and prepping for a garden placement is the sun. Once you have chosen the ideal location for your garden it is time to start planning. Not sure where the...
Slow Cooker Jambalaya Rain! It has been pouring in the middle of winter. I have a swimming pool in my backyard where snow is supposed to be. Sorta funny! That brings me to want to...
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:...
Old Structures Inside and Out Exploring old structures inside and out is exciting. There is nothing more thrilling than driving upon an old barn or structure that captures my attention. Well, except for old vehicles...
Gorgeous Sandy Beach Hideout Collection Can’t think of a place I’d rather be at the present moment. Inside, warm and feeling some accomplishment adding an additional set to the art print collection. This gorgeous sandy...
General Characteristics of White-Breasted Nuthatches One of my favorite birds to watch is white-breasted nuthatches. You can always tell when they are around because they have a unique yank, yank voice and lower hah, hah,...
Be Fearless in the Pursuit of What Sets Your Soul on Fire Be Fearless Poster by nikkilynndesign Be fearless in the pursuit of what sets your soul on fire. At age 80, there shall be...