Check out this holiday wreath I made. You have to admit, it’s at least good for a chuckle.
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I’m Totally Phoning It In…
Christmas is just about here… and even people who have skills like “organization” and “planning” and “taste” have issues holding it together this time of year so just IMAGINE what a hell my life is right now.
Life-Sized Advent Calendar Update
Just a wee update to last week’s post about the life-sized advent calendar I’m making for my Christmas crazed husband…
All I Wanted Was A Birki
Working outside in winter requires special footgear, usually large Wampa-like boots- and that requires some shopping around. But when your belly is growing by the minute, a little extra thought is needed…
My December Gift-Giving Challenge
This post is not garden related, but as it’s 20 degrees out… I think it’s appropriate….
A Garden in Revolt
I feel like I’ve had a hangover for the last 3 months. Have you ever gardened with a hangover? Me either. And my garden has taken notice…
Propagating Asters
It’s not that I didn’t want to tell you sooner, I simply didn’t have the energy…
When privacy is overrated…
I was promised a privacy fence at the back property line by the landlord when I looked at this house. It didn’t happen and it bothered me all summer. I was just about to just go out and do it … Read Article
HOW many pumpkins??
I love my little town’s moxie. Highwood, IL had little more than 4,000 residents at last census- but that doesn’t stop us from trying to take the Guinness record from Boston (population estimated at 645,169) for the most jack-o-lanterns lit … Read Article
Solidago Solidarity
Honestly, I’m not the biggest Solidago fan. It’s not because I think it causes hay fever, I know Ragweed is the evildoer… Mainly, I think my dislike comes from… Well, I’m just not that into anything gold… As a blonde, … Read Article
The Rhus, The Rhus, The Rhus Is On Fire!
We don’t need no water, let the Staghorn Sumac burn!