Happy Friday! Summer is winding down with August coming to a close, but Mother Nature still has plenty of summer weather in store for us in North Carolina. It’s been a while since I shared a garden update, so grab something cold to drink and join me for a stroll around The Potting Shed to see late…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s the Dog Days of Summer! We refer to the uncomfortably hot, sultry days of summer as the ‘Dog Days’ of Summer. The origin of that phrase has its roots in astronomy. The ‘Dog Days’ are the period following the heliacal rising of the star system…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’re off to a chilly start this morning for our neck of the woods, but looking forward to the sun returning and warming things up . . . a nice change of pace after a very wet January and storms moving through earlier this week! Between…
Find a round-up of 25 Christmas and winter-themed tablescapes and centerpiece inspiration. You’ll find cheery checks and merry plaids and tartans, whimsical reindeer, a Santa motorcade, floral centerpieces, DIY evergreen table runners and more for your holiday celebration. Are you busy decking the halls and making things merry and bright? ‘Tis the Season to deck…
Find fun hummingbird facts and tips for attracting Hummingbirds to your garden. You’ll also find a hummingbird nectar recipe to slow down spoilage and the best way to clean your feeders. Happy Friday! Summer is winding down but the hummingbird visits at the feeders and in the garden are picking up here in North Carolina!…
Happy Saturday! Here’s a weekend waterview from Lake Norman. It’s been a hot, steamy and stormy week with the heat index in the triple digits. We did manage to find a window to boat, avoiding the heat of the day and between thunderstorms. You know it’s hot when you’re happy it’s a cloudy day and…
Happy Monday! It’s officially nesting season and every bird is welcome! I took my cue from the birds to feather my nest . . . Following the birds’ lead to bring my nesting instincts to the Potting Bench. Long time readers know I love birds. . . Feeding and watching the birds is a favorite…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. We’re off to a chilly start here this morning with temperatures more typical of late January than early April in North Carolina. We’ll be warming up to high 60s this afternoon but with a dip into the low 30s overnight, I’m keeping my fingers crossed…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. I took these photos over the last couple of weeks. Ring-billed Gulls always make an appearance on the lake in January or February. . . Birds of a feather flock together, it’s rare to see one gull. . . They usually show up with 20…
Happy Friday! It’s it cold where you are? We’re heading into the weekend with a winter weather advisory bringing us another chance of a snow. I’m biding my time until spring with a little winter gardening and foraged greenery! My Potting Shed back porch need a little winter love so I gave it a refresh…