Think amaryllis blooms are for a spectacular Christmas display only? Think again. Forcing amaryllis bulbs starting in October allows for constant blooms December to April. Big, beautiful tropical blooms rejuvenating you as weary winter drags on. A splice of paradise. Forcing amaryllis bulbs is as simple as it gets. Good potting soil, water and some bright, but indirect light and they'll bloom for you. So what are you waiting ... Read More »
Fishbone Cactus~ a hardy indoor plant you can’t kill
The hardy indoor plant, the fishbone cactus, will make your head spin. Because I couldn't believe it. One day a very special package arrived on my doorstep. A bunch of seriously incredible plants from one of you~ my incredibly sweet readers. Thank you Cheri L! You are so kind. It was mind-blowing. Who would take the trouble to buy and ship me plants? One of these plants was the Fishbone Cactus, a hardy indoor plant you can't kill. ... Read More »
Weather Forecaster with Wireless Qi-Charging Pad Giveaway with AcuRite!
I just had this epiphany. Weather forecaster. Weather forecasters are a little like kittens. You want more than one. While we have an AcuRite weather station on the first floor of our house, there was a great need for one upstairs, too. If you've never had the pleasure of owning your own weather forecaster, then you are going to be filled with joy today if you win. This is how you become a meteorologist minus the pricey degree. But ... Read More »
DIY Simple suet recipe for the birds
We eat year-round. Guess what? So do your feathered friends. The birds. Yep. It's tempting to put those bird feeders away in storage come November and forget about the birds until spring. But that's the worst situation for them! Just when the birds need you most, you put the bird feeders away. Their food options have all but dried up and they are starving. The berries gone. Your garden sparse. Little to eat. They need fat. We all like ... Read More »
