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Grow “Trash Trees” for Birds Treasure

posted by Annie B. Bond May 9, 2008 8:00 am
Grow “Trash Trees” for Birds Treasure

Sumacs, pincherries, chokecherries, wild plums, and lots of other fast-growing native trees—weeds, in other words—spring up and grow like lightning. While we might look at these “trees” as a nuisance near refined gardens, much like poison ivy, they may just be the wonderland… more »

Outdoor Patio Room: Green Makeover

posted by Annie B. Bond May 3, 2008 5:00 am
Outdoor Patio Room: Green Makeover

Outdoor “rooms” are a huge trend, and after spending an industrious weekend turning a catch-all outdoor porch into a “green” … more »

Happy Earth Day!

posted by Terri Hall-Jackson Apr 21, 2008 9:25 am
Happy Earth Day!

Holidays are so interesting to me. Valentine’s Day is the day to show love. Thanksgiving is the day to give thanks. Easter i… more »

11 Precautions and Tips for Safe Foraging

posted by Cait Johnson Apr 18, 2008 6:00 am
11 Precautions and Tips for Safe Foraging

Edible wild food to forage for in the spring include cattail stalks, dandelion, chickweed, chives, nettles, wild lettuce, vio… more »

For the Birds: Nesting How-To

posted by Cait Johnson Apr 14, 2008 6:00 am
For the Birds: Nesting How-To

It is such a joy to watch birds flitting back and forth with strands of nesting material in their beaks—especially if you don… more »

Global warming endangers hibernating animals

posted by Annie B. Bond Dec 21, 2007 6:46 am
Global warming endangers hibernating animals

FEBRUARY 9, 2008—Everyone knows, you feel better if you get a good night's sleep. For hibernating creatures,… more »

Outdoor Winter Fun

posted by Terri Hall-Jackson Aug 30, 2007 1:31 am
Outdoor Winter Fun

"It is not enough to take people out of doors. We must teach them to enjoy it." —Ernest Thomas Seton I'm learni… more »

All About Butterflies

posted by Cait Johnson Dec 25, 2006 7:59 pm
All About Butterflies

Last weekend, there were dozens of gorgeous butterflies fluttering along beside me on my walks, which not only lifted my spir… more »

Bird Watching with Your Family

posted by Annie B. Bond Aug 23, 2006 12:58 am
Bird Watching with Your Family

Identifying the birds in your area is not only fun--it’s a great way to spend some quality family time outdoors, connecting w… more »

Psychic Reactions From House Plants?

posted by Annie B. Bond Nov 10, 2005 6:45 pm
Psychic Reactions From House Plants?

What mind boggling information can a lie detector and interrogation expert tell you about caring for your house plants? A… more »

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