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…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. I always look forward to snow days as snow is somewhat rare for us. We haven’t had more than a dusting since since 2018. We received 4 inches of snow topped off by a couple of inches sleet last Sunday. The snow lingered through Wednesday…
Feed the birds with Owl Birdseed Treats! A hoot to make and a fun craft project and winter activity to feed your feathered friends. Happy Friday! How about a fun winter craft project to feed the birds? These Birdseed Owls are a hoot to make and a fun activity for a winter day! They come…
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. I hope you’re having a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and weekend! Are you busy decking the halls and…
A round-up of Christmas and winter-themed table 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. I hope you had a wonderful Thanksgiving holiday and weekend! Are you busy decking the halls and making things merry and bright? If…
Find helpful tips for attracting Hummingbirds to your garden along with an easy nectar recipe to slow down spoilage and the best way to clean your feeders. You’ll also find a method to revive a tired feeder and give it a refresh. August is a peak month in North Carolina for hummingbirds in the garden…
Happy Sunday! Here’s a little weekend waterview from Lake Norman. Our resident Great Blue Heron can be found fishing from our dock every afternoon. I’ve always thought herons are the most Dr. Suess-esque of the bird kingdom. . . Here he is ready for take off. . . Their wingspan is 5.5 to 6.6 feet,…
Happy Monday! We’ve enjoyed some beautiful spring weather recently. . .ideal for nesting season! A pair of Eastern Bluebirds have been busy feathering their nest and gathering food to feed their brood. Entertaining to watch as they fly to and fro and hunting up insects for hungry chicks. Bluebirds are a gardener’s best friend with…
A round-up of Christmas and winter-themed table and centerpiece inspiration to bring joy and cheer to your holiday table. You’ll find cheery checks and merry plaids and tartans, whimsical reindeer, a Santa motorcade, floral centerpieces, DIY evergreen table runners and more. Do you like to deck the table as well as the halls, making all…
Happy Weekend! We had an interesting bird experience recently. My husband came inside one evening and said, “you’ve got to come see this, this bird is stalking me. . .” This fledgling was hopping around my hubby and chirping loudly as a baby bird would do in the nest, begging for food from his mother.…