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June 22, 2019
Travel

Historic Washington House Two Rivers, WI

The historic Washington House is an ice cream parlor and museum in Two Rivers, Wisconsin We made a trip to visit family camping in Two Rivers and on our way back, my husband spotted ice...
Got Deer? Keep Em' Out Of Your Gardens
May 25, 2019
Garden Pests

Organic Deer Plant Repellent

Organic Deer Plant Repellent Recipe Deer love to munch on certain plants and it is rather comical how in one area a gardener will have luck with a certain product keeping deer away from their...
Collecting and Growing Milkweed Seed for Monarchs
March 26, 2019
Flowers

Collecting and Planting Milkweed Seed

Collecting and planting milkweed seed is a way to make sure we have a future healthy monarch population.
March 12, 2019
Flowers/Gardening

Morning Glories Are One Of My Favorite Climbing Vines

One fall, shortly after buying a home, my neighbor bagged up the morning glory seed he had collected from his trellis and gave them to me.He said that if I planted them in spring to...
February 28, 2019
Travel

Kewaunee Wisconsin Lighthouse and Harbor

Kewaunee Wisconsin Lighthouse The Kewaunee Wisconsin lighthouse and harbor area make a good stop to look for birds, ducks, and eagles in winter. We normally make a couple of trips during the winter months along...
February 21, 2019
Wildflowers & Weeds

Mayapple Wildflower

Mayapple The mayapple plant’s scientific name is Podophyllum peltatum and is part of my running Wisconsin wildflower collection.  The mayapple wildflower in Wisconsin was found on one of my walks through the Wisconsin woodland areas.
February 17, 2019
Travel

Baileys Harbor Birdcage Lighthouse

This morning’s tour is from along the winter shoreline of Lake Michigan in Baileys Harbor, Wisconsin. You will get a glimpse and 360-degree view of the island that the Baileys Harbor birdcage lighthouse sits on...
February 8, 2019
Recipes

Chia Seed Muesli Overnight Oats Recipes

Chia Seed Muesli Overnight Oats Recipes I have been experimenting with chia seed muesli overnight oats recipes the past few days.  Organic Chia Seeds are going to quickly replace flax-seed in my diet as my new...
January 25, 2019
Fruits Herbs and Veggies

Choosing Healthy Garden Plants

Choosing Healthy Garden Plants When it comes to choosing healthy garden plants, you have two choices; planting seeds or buying plants. Both have their own benefits.
January 20, 2019
Fruits Herbs and Veggies

Look To Nature When Deciding When To Plant Yearly Vegetable Gardens

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...
January 14, 2019
Feathered Friends Backyard Guests/Insects

3 Things Gardeners Can Do To Help The Declining Honey Bee Population

Want to help out the declining honey bee population?  I have put together a list of 3 things gardeners can do to help the declining honey bee population.
January 11, 2019
Flowers/Gardening

Dead Nettle Plant

Dead Nettle Plant Dead nettle plant is a Shade-loving perennial that is wonderful in hanging baskets and flower bed edging. Some people consider it a noxious weed. But, truth be told bees and hummingbirds love it.
Houseplants

For the Love of Succulents

For the Love of Succulents Are you a succulent lover? I am! Succulents are teeny, tiny smiles in succulent planters during the winter months for me.
January 4, 2019
Travel

Spam Museum Austin Minnesota

Either one loves Spam or hates it. There is no in-between! It is the popular selling Hormel Company’s brand of meat in a can, called Spam. Today, we are exploring the Spam Museum in Austin...
January 2, 2019
Gardening/Soil

Picking the Right Gardening Tools

Picking the Right Gardening Tools If you’re thinking about taking your gardening seriously and getting out there every day to increase the attractiveness of your garden, then you will want to be picking the right gardening tools...

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