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Purple Martins in Your Ga...
Sat. Nov. 21, 02:08 PM PST | Marijka
The Purple Martin is the largest swallow found in North America.  The adult has a slightly forked tail which aids it in flight, giving it speed and agility.  When approaching its housing, the purple martin will dive from the sky at great speed with i...

Birds You Can Attract int...
Sat. Nov. 21, 02:06 PM PST | Marijka
The American Robin is the largest thrush.  Robins prefer to build their nest in the crotch of a tree.  You can offer a nesting platform if you don’t have an appropriate tree.  You should pick a spot that is, at least, six feet above the ground on a s...

Why an Outdoor Water Foun...
Sat. Nov. 21, 01:54 PM PST | Marijka
Choices of outdoor fountains are limited only by budget and taste.  Outdoor water fountains can add regal beauty to your yard.  Some considerations to be made before purchasing an outdoor fountain is what you are trying to achieve.   If you are inter...

Don't Put Butter on Your ...
Sat. Nov. 21, 07:57 AM PST | BasilLover
Thanksgiving is a day to pull out all the stops and really ramp up the flavors for all of the dishes that you prepare.  After all, it is a day to be thankful for all of life's blessings, including the bountiful feast you enjoy with your loved ones.Th...

Gobble Gobble...
Sat. Nov. 21, 06:45 AM PST | cougar
I was surfing the net for ideas of a not so traditional turkey. For years I would do what I seen my mother do~~stuff the turkey with dressing and just butter the top and add some S&P. Over the years I have been more creative, I guess you could say. T...

white iris
Sat. Nov. 21, 06:07 AM PST | gardensummer
I also have a white iris growing in my New Jerseygarden in the  fall.  Amazing!!!

A DOVE in the terrace
Fri. Nov. 20, 06:15 PM PST | anup
Today at morning when I went to my terrace garden I saw a beautiful sight. I saw a dove was sitting one of the my pots. I called my daughter who like to take photos and usually takes all of the photos of my garden which i share with my GG friends. I ...

Catching up
Fri. Nov. 20, 01:17 PM PST | mudpies
Wow!  I can't believe it's been more than a month since I've accessed this site.  So much has happened.  My mom has recovered from her latest bout with ill health and her quality of life has improved since she had the film removed from one of her cor...

Good Sunny Afternoon to a...
Fri. Nov. 20, 11:10 AM PST | birdlover46
A good sunny afternoon to all of you gardeners. It is a beautiful day here.......warm ...being in the low 50's with lots of sunshine to fill our Nov. day. I just love this time of year more and more each year it seems.  Did a couple of errands this m...