Attract Mason Bees by Building Homes Attract Mason bees by building homes. A Mason bee pollinates early spring orchards, flowers and berry canes for about a 4 week period. They collect nectar and pollen to...
Mason Bee There are several kinds of bees, The one I love to see, attract and even live in my yard is the Mason bee. Mason bees are non-stinging bees and valuable to pollinating plants. Can...
Using Antiques as Unique Planters Using antiques as unique planters – Give items a second life by using antiques as unique planters and containers. Some picture ideas to get your thoughts cycling. Mostly antiques but...
Flower Bulbs in Fall for an Easter Centerpiece Each year I’d purchased a spring flower arrangement for my Easter table. The flower arrangement was either a tulip, daffodil or hyacinth potted plant. Now, I just...
Dyeing Cotton Using Raspberries My daughter and I have been experimenting with making natural dyes from berries and plants the past few days to dye clothing. We decided to do a few color samples by...
Bowling Ball Gazing Project Having you seen them yet? Gazing balls are making a comeback. I have my great grandmother’s gazing ball and stand and recently made my own mirror and glass tiled one too....
Fall Bulb Planting Basics for Spring Flowers Planting your spring flowering bulbs in fall can be a risky business. You are not guaranteed to a have a beautiful blossoming flower garden come spring. Follow my Fall...
Fresh and Chunky Applesauce The most inviting aroma and natural air freshener that I can think of during the fall is to place a kettle of homemade applesauce on a low simmer all day. The apple and...
Dandelion Wine, Grape Wine, and Cherry Wine Recipes I was looking through my grandmother’s handwritten, recipe box while having coffee with her and came across wonderful old Dandelion Wine, Grape Wine, and Cherry Wine Recipes....
Preventing Tick Bites and Embeddings After long winters, the first thing I want to do is get out and enjoy the weather and fresh air. Heading through the long grass normally knocks off some unpleasant...
Poinsettia Care The do’s and don’ts of poinsettia care. Keep your plant healthy and blooming throughout the Christmas season.
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...