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Fruit, Vegetable or Time Wasted?
Fruit, Vegetable or Time Wasted?
Fruit, Vegetable or Time Wasted?
Even in the best governmental system in the universe, there will be periods of self-serving stupidity.  I believe that is what is happening right now in the Oklahoma state government concerning the ongoing debate on whether the watermelon is a vegetable or a fruit and whether it should remain the state's official vegetable.
DIY Marriage:  Truth, Lies and Shovels
DIY Marriage: Truth, Lies and Shovels
DIY Marriage: Truth, Lies and Shovels
The first lie I told my husband last weekend was, "I think this will be a lot of fun, especially since we can do it together!" That was before the first stone was moved and the first shovel hit the ground. For our 7th anniversary, we decided to forgo gifts and, instead, dig out the old paving stones leading from our front door to the driveway...
Water Saving Plants
Water Saving Plants
Water Saving Plants
If you've ever driven around Arizona, you'll notice they don't do grass.  Well, most of them don't.  In many cities, they even give you tax breaks and subsidies for replacing the water-guzzling lawn with decorative rocks and low-water plants...
Spring Brings The Wonderful Smell of Lilacs!
Spring Brings The Wonderful Smell of Lilacs!
Spring Brings The Wonderful Smell of Lilacs!
Wednesday evening was such a beautiful night. I came home from work and had to immediately make a bottle for the 2 calves we have out in the lot; a set of twins that will need to have their mommas milk supplemented until they get a little older. After finishing in the barn I came up to the house and noticed that the lilac bushes were starting to get buds on them. These lilac bushes are very specia
5 Tips for Keeping a Great Rooftop Garden
5 Tips for Keeping a Great Rooftop Garden
5 Tips for Keeping a Great Rooftop Garden
Rooftop and terrace gardens are a wonderful way to get a bit of green into an urban setting. Who says you have to live in the country or have a big house in suburbia to grow tons of plants and tasty vegetables? While it’s true that there’s nothing new under the sun, if you haven’t set up a rooftop garden before, there will be a few things that are new to you.
5 Extreme Garden Ornaments to Spice Up Your Backyard
5 Extreme Garden Ornaments to Spice Up Your Backyard
5 Extreme Garden Ornaments to Spice Up Your Backyard
Sometimes a small fountain or fishpond just isn’t enough when it comes to giving your garden that extra kick you need to make it one-of-a-kind. If you want your children and friends to applaud your audacity and imagination in the home-and-gardening sphere, an extreme garden ornament just might be that elusive item you’re in search of.
5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬
5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬
5 Eye-Catching Fountain Ideas for Your Garden‬
Water adds so much to a garden. And while ponds and pools are nice, the trickle and splash of an active fountain breathes fresh air and even a bit of a mystical quality into your garden oasis. When it comes to choosing or building a fountain for your garden, there are many options available to you. Some of these options can be quite complex (if you so desire), but they don’t have to be.

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