Fall Bird Watching
We have all heard what we should do “if the shoe fits”, but what if the shoe DON’T fit? Or in this case, what if the entry hole provided isn’t to your liking? I bought this “green roof” birdhouse a few...
View ArticleHoney Harvest Basics
Preparation for our first honey harvest was done the weekend before. Mr. Menace had hoped to be able to complete the prep work AND do the harvesting on the same day, but we are old and tire quickly it...
View ArticleJuly 31? How did that Happen?
July 31 already? How did that happen?? It’s been a busy world for me and Mr. Menace so I guess that’s how August managed to slip right up on me. Here are a few things that have transpired in July: A...
View ArticleWho’s That Hanging Out in my Garden?
I’ve seen a lot of characters hanging out in my garden during August! Just take a look… Millions of Jiminey Crickets! ha! And a couple of pictures that were not in MY garden… This huge dragonfly was at...
View ArticleWoodpecker or Nuthatch? Identifying Backyard Birds
I was outside last weekend and I kept hearing a woodpecker. That is an unmistakable noise when they are at work! Or so I thought. When I finally located him, here is what I saw. I apologize for the...
View ArticleHungry Hungry Honeybees
There are many advantages to have bee hives in your backyard. We bought two established hives about 2 years ago, but I tell you, it continues to be a learning process. Those cute little buggers just...
View Article4 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden in Winter
Winter months can be dreary, especially for an outdoor gal like me. But there are several ways to still enjoy the garden during the colder months of the year. No. 1 Bird Watching Our winters in the...
View ArticleBird Seed Storage
One of my favorite take-it-easy pastimes is backyard bird watching. It is relaxing to sit on the deck with drink in hand and watch them flitting from here to there. Feeding birds during the winter is...
View ArticleEasy Water Garden Goldfish Pond
If you think having a water garden has to be complicated, you’d be wrong. I am here to show you that you can have a simple and EASY water garden goldfish pond. *This post contains affiliate links to...
View ArticleBeginning Bird Watching
Are you interested in bird watching, but don’t know where to start? My mama fed birds outside our kitchen window for all my adolescent years. She even kept a journal and tried to attract more and more...
View ArticleHow to Attract a Wide Variety of Birds to Your Feeders
So, you’ve bought a feeder, filled it with seed, and the birds came! Would you now like to up your game? Let’s learn how to attract a wider variety of birds and maybe some less common ones. FEED: The...
View ArticleAttracting Butterflies to Your Backyard
Do you love watching butterflies flit and flirt around the yard? It is really not difficult to attract butterflies to your backyard, you just need to know a few facts! Sunshine: Butterflies love...
View ArticlePreparing Your Southern Garden for Winter
Living in the South does not require too many garden chores to prepare for winter, but there are a few that should be done to prevent a few disasters. And I may or may not have first hand experience at...
View ArticleHoney Harvest Basics
Preparation for our first honey harvest was done the weekend before. Mr. Menace had hoped to be able to complete the prep work AND do the harvesting on the same day, but we are old and tire quickly it...
View ArticleJuly 31? How did that Happen?
July 31 already? How did that happen?? It’s been a busy world for me and Mr. Menace so I guess that’s how August managed to slip right up on me. Here are a few things that have transpired in July: A...
View ArticleWho’s That Hanging Out in my Garden?
I’ve seen a lot of characters hanging out in my garden during August! Just take a look… Millions of Jiminey Crickets! ha! And a couple of pictures that were not in MY garden… This huge dragonfly was at...
View ArticleWoodpecker or Nuthatch? Identifying Backyard Birds
I was outside last weekend and I kept hearing a woodpecker. That is an unmistakable noise when they are at work! Or so I thought. When I finally located him, here is what I saw. I apologize for the...
View ArticleFeeding Honeybees
There are many advantages to have bee hives in your backyard. We bought two established hives about 2 years ago, but I tell you, it continues to be a learning process. Those cute little buggers just...
View Article4 Ways to Enjoy Your Garden in Winter
Winter months can be dreary, especially for an outdoor gal like me. But there are several ways to still enjoy the garden during the colder months of the year. No. 1 Bird Watching Our winters in the...
View ArticleBird Seed Storage
One of my favorite take-it-easy pastimes is backyard bird watching. It is relaxing to sit on the deck with drink in hand and watch them flitting from here to there. Feeding birds during the winter is...
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