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It's been awhile since I've posted in my blog and the above picture is why. After several slips on the old pool ladder, my husband spray painted a line in the grass. This is a "oh no you didn't" thing with me. A spray painted line in the grass will always be followed up with a build :-) And build we did. <br />
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The design was discussed and discussed and researched and finally settled on. So the framing went in and post put down and cemented in.<br />
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We had friends over for a visit and he suggested the double entry which we liked so the stairs were put on for a double entrance as well as steps to the upper deck.</div>
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We go fishing in Marathon each fall so we thought a "boat dock" feel would be appropriate for our taste. And the following pictures are of those decorations and the furniture. We found the chairs and table at Old Time Pottery, on sale and they worked with the budget I had for decorating. I still have a table and lazy susan coming but this much is now done.</div>
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I love the paddle and balls.</div>
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Add in an anchor, life preserver and propeller and of course at every boat dock there is a pelican. This one is solar and gives off a nice yellow glow at night.</div>
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When something makes me laugh out loud while shopping for decorations, it must come home.</div>
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Looking down from the top deck</div>
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Looking in from the side</div>
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All of my landscaping has a fairy garden. I was able to find "seaside fairy items"...I know...magic was happening :-)</div>
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And every boat dock needs the old sailor.</div>
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And the ships wheel and boat rope. There is another solar light that you can see on the other side.</div>
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All that is left is to enjoy our new summer pool side deck :-) </div>
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Magic is everywhere - if you look. That's my dirt for this day. Hope to "see" you again soon.</div>
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It had to be done. In February we purchase our new baby chicks and built them a chicken coop. After putting it all together and visiting with them each day, I decided the area needed some TLC to give them a homey look. Every home needs curbs appeal. It looked so barren before I put a little touch to it.<br />
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Not exactly the place you'd want to invite "friends" to visit. LOL. I started by working the dirt and then putting in some bulbs. I have Dahlia's and along the front side and Beard Dianthus along the back. Also along the back I planted some Sunflowers. These will take awhile to grow so I needed some plants for the front. </div>
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You can barley see them but they're there. These will grow to approx. 4' tall, Sunflowers.</div>
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In front of the sunflowers will be the Beard Dianthus. It will give a nice layered look.</div>
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My husband bought a Jalapeno bush while we were out so I planted it out there too. It will only last until it finishes producing the peppers. </div>
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I added some stepping stones in front of the door for the "walkway". A friend shared with me a video of how to turn a pot into a Hobbit house by turning the pot sideways and gluing moss all around it. So, I found a pot and did just that. I also had a door that was the perfect size to put in front of the pot to finish off the house.<br />
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I planted some Mother of a Million Tears (catcus) on each side of it. As this plant grows it will produce plenty of babies that I can plant in various places along the new "river". And I added some whimsy to complete the front. A little bistro set, some stones for the walkway to the Hobbit House, and a Gnome.</div>
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On this end I added a little "pond" with some chickens enjoying a cool drink and another gnome and walkway to the fairy house. I love the magic.<br />
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A splash of blue aquarium rock makes a nice river look.<br />
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And of course, every river needs a little bridge.<br />
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The gals kept a close eye on me to see what I was doing to their landscape. A friend suggested they might have been thinking "Mom likes to dig in the dirt too"....they are right ...grin.<br />
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A couple of days and a few hours work and I'm pleased with the new curb appeal of our gals home. I can't wait for the bulbs to come up and bloom and give a huge color pop to this area. The area to the right is unplanted. The coop is mobile and once a month I pull it out and clean underneath so there won't be a build up of chicken droppings. This will eventually make a great compost but because it's so high in nitrogen, it will take quite awhile to break down. Never add chicken droppings directly to plantings. It will burn them. But when landscaping the area, I had to make sure to have a way to pull the coop out for cleaning and maintenance yet maintain the landscape. So I put a magical "tic tac toe" game to fill in the space.<br />
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Once the bulbs grow along the side and back I plan to complete the details of a village around the side and back. I can't do it right now because I forgot the exact placement of the bulbs..lol. But, when our Granddaughters come, this little area will add another spark of magic to the yard as well as the fascination of the chickens. <br />
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Eventually there will be an arbor in front with a sky vine to make an inviting entrance. That's my dirt for today. The magic is everywhere, if you look for it. </div>
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Cabinet doors are a wonderful invention. One would never know what lies behind them if they could remain closed. I finally decided it was time to tackle my nightmares that lay hidden behind my clean white doors. LOL. Yes...a nightmare is what I will call it. I actually found a lizard in the pot cabinet and the scary part was - he was still alive. As I was pulling the pots and pans out he arrived inside my slow cooker. Needless to say, every single pot, pan and lid was scrubbed in hot water, dried and put back. I finally decided that I didn't need so many skillets and other items that never get used so those will now become bottoms for pots that I grow plants in outside. The before and after of the pot nightmare I faced every time I cooked and put them away.<br />
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I purchased this cleaner at the Dollar Store. It's Awesome!! If you've never tried it, do. It cuts grease faster then anything I have found to date. The name of it....I all ready said... Awesome!! So appropriately named as well. Word of caution. Do NOT use this on rubber - it will eat it away. Perfect cleaner for everywhere you need to quick clean grease, dirt, soap scum or whatever else you would normally have to clean with some muscle. It only cost $1.00 per bottle. It's Awesome!</div>
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The next is the dreaded plastics cabinet. If we weren't such fans of left overs, I would not have a single plastic container in my world. How does one get so many lids with no containers to match. Every time I clean this cabinet, I always have more lids then containers. Once again, it's cleaned and organized and there are still some that I have in the dishwasher for a good hot clean.</div>
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I think I've solved the problem of where to put the lids. I went to the Dollar Store (yes, I love shopping there for household things) and purchased this basket. It's perfect to keep them contained......at least for this moment.</div>
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That's my dirt for today. I found magic at the Dollar Store to solve this problem. Magic is everywhere, if you look for it!!</div>
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With the arrival of spring comes spring cleanup in the yard so I painted the river deck and noticed that the area along the outside of the river was woefully bare. The fig tree was nice and coming into season with small figs everywhere. I had planted some Zinnias in a little patch in front of the rock and knew it needed more.<br />
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So I grabbed my hoe and hard rake and shovel and promptly prepared the area for a little fantasy garden. I purchased some log style landscape bricks at the local hardware store and "fenced" the area in. </div>
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I planted several kinds of flower seeds that will bring much magic later but it needed some pop while waiting for them to grow so I placed a few Phlox to hold it until that time arrives. I put some weed barrier on the ground, mulched it all and gathered my Christmas houses from the shed. Then decided it needed a lake. Thus the name Rock Lake. Of course every lake needs a bridge so...I turned to Larry and asked - "won't you build me a bridge" and he did.</div>
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I find I'm out of fairies so in the interim using my little village people and a few turtles makes the village a nice spot to look upon and smile.</div>
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The pot with the tree is my Shaving Brush. I have decided that it will need to be moved but it is just getting it's blooms and has shot a tap root into the ground. For now, until it blooms, it will stay. Once that is finished I'll carefully dig it up and move it to a new permanent home. I had a visitor while I was working. I believe he likes the new area....grin.</div>
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The entire project took 2 hours and I feel it was time well spent. And, on to the next project.</div>
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I use Weed and Feed in and around my gardens. It's the perfect "tool" to help prevent weeds from growing while letting flowers and bushes share their beauty. </div>
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Always feel the magic. It's everywhere, if you look!!</div>
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Awhile back I posted a blog on the stunning showstopper, The Winter Starburst. The pictures I posted were of trees I had found in my rides in the country. For the better part of the past 2 months, I have taken pictures each day of a bloom that had begun on mine. This beautiful plant, with it's purple and green leaves keeps me amazed with it's magic. Below is the bloom of a cluster from almost the beginning to the end. This blog is basically the pictures. I hope you enjoy it as much as I did taking the pictures and anticipating what was to come.<br />
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The blooms just starting to form and after a couple of days it started to grow.<br />
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In our house the most magical dish we make is called Eggplant Rice Dressing. The flavors that comprise this dish will keep you and your family or guest coming back for more. Make a lot so folks can take some home. It's very easy to make and I'll tell you how.<br />
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1 large eggplant, pealed and diced into approx. 1" cubes<br />
4-5 Stalks of Celery - chopped very fine<br />
2 Bell Peppers - the color choice is yours. In this dish we used green and red<br />
1 Large Onion - chopped small<br />
1 small Jalapeno - cut the seeds out and remove them from the pepper - then dice fine (optional)<br />
Depending on your taste you can also shred carrots. Raisins are good in it as well as pecans- ground up.<br />
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In a large pot combine the above and add approx. 5-7 dashes of soy sauce - good strong dashes<br />
and 3-4 dashes of Worcestershire Sauce - nice strong ones here too<br />
Add a couple shakes of Gumbo File' - it's not just for gumbo.<br />
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some salt to taste and pepper to taste. You're going to let this cook down for a good hour. It will look like the following picture. Eggplant has a lot of water so as it cooks down the water makes a good juicy base. This is where most of your flavor will come from.<br />
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Cook some sausage (hamburger meat can be used or if you don't eat meat, skip this step all together). We prefer maple sausage - it adds a little extra sweetness. And cook a pot of rice. I make 2 Cups.<br />
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Then mix the cooked sausage into the cooked rice.<br />
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Now pour your cooked down veggie mixture on top of the rice and meat.<br />
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And mix together. You can add your choice of a turkey or chicken gravy or eat it just like this. It's a good one dish supper or an excellent side dish. Storage is super easy with this. I freeze half of it and we eat the other half through the week. For the freezer I simply put it in a large baggie. When I'm ready to have it again, I let it thaw and pour it in a bowl, add a little water,cover it and put in the microwave for approx. 3 minutes. It depends on your voltage of microwave so use your judgement as if you are just reheating rice.<br />
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Years ago we used to have a brood of 15 chickens. We had many different kinds. Rhode Island Reds, Barred Rock, Orpington, Silver Laced Wyndotte, Top Hats and many others. Through time a fox found our yard and our hens. We waited until a time when I would be home full time to start over. The old hen house was torn down and the time has come to, once again, raise these adorable, funny creatures. Today my blog isn't about all that entails raising them but just to share the new journey. The picture at top is of the hens we used to have. The laughter and magic they brought was amazing not to mention collecting fresh eggs almost every day. At one point, we had so much egg production that our neighbors would say they had plenty..lol. Needless to say, our pups got a steady supply. <br />
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Today I brought home the first of 6 that we will raise. Meet the new members of the Lazy A family. These are all Rhode Island Reds and will lay large brown eggs. That should start happening around 6 mos. of age so until then, it's all about the fun and magic and teaching them that they are special and loved and to learn their names and come when called. :-) Yes, I know, too much fun ahead.</div>
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They are 1 day old so I've made a note on my calender to be sure to know when to celebrate their birthdays in the years to come. For the next month or so they'll live on the porch in their little warm cage. To raise them to be strong healthy egg laying hens will involve daily cleaning of the cage and multiple times of taking them out to handle and play. I also need to teach our pups that these are additions to the family and out of bounds for them to play with. That will be my biggest challenge. </div>
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I think the most important thing for them, other then plenty of attention, food, water and a clean cage is warmth. I have a red heat lamp hanging just above the cage that will keep them nice and warm. It's positioned so that one end of the cage will stay very warm and it they get too hot they can move to another area of the cage that will be cooler. Our Parrot, Dixie Lee, has a new fascination as well. You can see her peaking down to figure out what I have added to her "living area". LOL.<br />
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For now, I have 3 and in April I will order some Ameraucana's. 3 to be exact. These are also called Easter Chickens as they lay green and blue eggs. Tomorrow the new hen house\coop will arrive and I'll share the construction of it and the little chicks will have a protected play area for warm days until they can move in permanently. All so exciting and another touch of magic in our world. <br />
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I hope you enjoy and remember, magic is everywhere, if you look :-)<br />
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This design is not my idea. I saw a picture on FaceBook and decided I would give it a try. I didn't see a list of items needed or instructions, just the picture. Also, it was written in Portuguese. I believe they used PVC pipe, PVC T's and PVC 90's. Upon my arrival at Home Depot with the list I made, I was very surprised to see how much these items cost, in the larger sizes. So, I stuck to my budget of $40 and made some decisions of changes to what I would buy and kept my cost down. I purchased a 4" x 24" of PVC. It was all ready cut so the size of length was determined for me. I then found these Y shaped pieces (there were pricey at $8.00, +\- a couple cents, each) I found a pot that would fit in the top of the PVC. I wanted a little flare at the top.The large pot was all ready on hand to mount the "structure" into. And, quite by surprise, I found a little fairy kit :-) Fairy not included but the kit was complete and cheep enough to stay in budget. I also bought some spray paint to "bring the little pot into a "rhythm" with colors. Below are the times I purchased.<br />
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Almost forgot, I bought some strawberries and a little Begonia. Time to assemble. I'm not allowed to use the chop saw, unsupervised. For some reason, my husband believes I will chop my fingers off and I didn't want to cut the PVC with a hand saw, laziness on my part, so my husband cut the 4"x24" pvc into 8" long sections. I then lightly - and lightly is a key word so as not to break the pvc, hammered my pieces together. I wish I would have gotten a picture of the face of the customer service rep. when he came to assist me in selecting my pipe. He just knew I had no clue what I was buying and asked if I needed help. I said no. He asked what plumbing project I was working on and I promptly said, A Strawberry Planter. Yes...lol. I wish I had had my camera. LOL. I didn't need glue as this won't be under pressure but I did lightly hammer the pieces together to make them good and snug. An 8" section at the bottom, A Y thing (I apologize.I have no clue what that piece is called), another 8" section, another Y and the last 8" section. Like so .....</div>
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And spray paint. I did this on a windy day.....and you'll see what happened when I walked away. Luckily it was almost dry...almost.... but I touched it up.</div>
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Then we take the planter and insert it in our pot, half filled with dirt and fill in around it to the top (leave a good 2" from the top of the dirt to the pot rim) and fill the entire "structure" with dirt. I stuck my hand in the bottom hole and pushed down and then when I got half way up I packed the dirt again and the same with the next side hole and so on until I reached the top. </div>
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And planted my strawberries in the 2 side sections and half of the back of the large pot. I have more strawberries coming, so the other half is "dirt in waiting". I ordered some Pineberries. They are native to Chili and not modified or a cross mixture. They are white berries with red seeds and the flavor is a mix of pineapple and strawberries. Try some. You'll love them. Anyway, back to the planter. After getting my strawberries planted, I dabbed a little silicone around the edges of the top - just for safety of the little pot. And put the pot on top with the little Begonia planted in it.</div>
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I dressed it all up with red mulch and made a little fairy village at the bottom. It's all about the magic and dirt in my world and how I can bring them both together.....grin......</div>
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Water with a watering can or a out of a bottle. If you use a hose the water pressure will be too strong. And the success for watering in the Y's is much better. The pot at the top has a hole in the bottom so that water will flow on down as well.</div>
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When the strawberries grow I will share an update. But for now, I like the outcome and have great anticipation of the berries that will be harvested for jam on my toast. If you make one, please share with me. I love seeing others creations! Thanks for dropping in to see the dirt I've been into. Enjoy the magic. It's everywhere ...... if you look!! </div>
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Today I wanted to tell you of yet another piece of magic I have in my yard. The Solandra or Chalice Vine or Golden Cup. All names are correct when looking for a place to buy this piece of heaven. Think of it as the Holy Grail of flowering vines. The flowers range from 4"-6" across and as long as 8" to 10". At night they give off a fragrance of a banana - coconut odor. Delicious to smell but deadly if you eat them. I'm not kidding about that either. I made the mistake, one time, and it only took one time, a few years ago, of getting the juice in my left eye. It made my pupil dilate, my eye watered and burned and my vision was blurred. I went to the Dr. and after telling him what happened, he looked it up and yes, it is a poisonous plant. So, now I'm very careful when I take cuttings. BUT, I must say, with common sense and knowledge, that can all be avoided. The Solandra is a member of the Solanum family. You will also find the Datura and Angel Trumpet in this family - both are poisonous and almost equally beautiful! Almost being the correct term. If eaten, this plant can not only cause hallucinations, but also gastro-intestinal issues (being polite here) and death. Yes, it can kill you. <br />
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Now that I've sufficiently scared you about the plant - it really is a must have. Just don't let kids near it and respect it as you would with any plant that is harmful. The flower starts growing as a small green "balloon" the turns a light yellow white and a larger "balloon" and then opens into a beautiful chalice flower. the ends burst open and curl back. It has an almost leather feel to the touch. At first it is light yellow but over a couple days turns a beautiful golden color. Inside it are pretty maroon brownish veins. It typically blooms in late winter to early spring but, as with mine, it will bloom at other times of the year as well. They can be grown in containers, which mine is, or can be planted in the ground next to a very strong trellis or fence. If grown in the ground, the vines can reach 100' long - 100 feet!! And it will cover the area with awesome blooms. I prefer to keep it contained and it grows well and compact in a container and will maintain a "shrub" look. It grows well in zones 8b-11 outdoors year round. It can stand a freeze to the ground - but not frozen roots. For folks up north, above zone 8b, grow this beauty in a pot. Leave outside till the first frost and then bring inside. They prefer light shade, so if inside, put near diffused light. When the fear of frost has passed - move it outside on a porch or side of the house. <br />
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The vine itself is almost rope like. It has nodes that develop roots which will attach themselves to any structure or other plants for support as it's a heavy bloomer and needs the support. This is partly why I keep mine compact and in a pot. Although, now that I am home full time, I'm going to experiment with letting a piece of her run. Very easily rooted, it can be cut at a node and placed in water or stuck into dirt (no hormone is necessary for this plant to root). I currently have 5 rooting right now and I look forward to introducing them into areas in my yard that can handle this hardy vine. In the 2nd picture above, you will notice the "entrance" to the koi garden. I believe this is going to be a magical place to let one grow. Below is a picture of what it looks like before it opens. In the wild, native in Mexico and Central America, they produce seed pods but this is not typical on the cultivated ones. I've had mine for over 8 years and have never seen a seed pod. That's okay though, it is easy to root, as I said.<br />
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There is a variegated type of this plant that I'm currently searching for. While it doesn't bloom as much as the type I have, it's beautiful and I want one ;-) So, if you're looking for a stunning show stopping flowering vine and don't have to worry about pets or children ingesting or messing with it, this is a must have for your yard.</div>
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And that's the dirt for today. Enjoy the magic - it's everywhere. You just have to keep your eyes, ears and hearts open to let it in. </div>
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One of the most magical shrubs I have is the Blue Butterfly Shrub. Also known as an Oxford Bush or a Cambridge Bush. It's in the family Verbanceae and a Chlerodendrum. The flowers on this shrub look exactly like a blue butterfly - thus the name. The Blue Butterfly is an Evergreen that will grow to heights of 10 feet. It's recommend to prune it when it appears leggy at the top. This will help it bush out and produce an even more beautiful shrub.<br />
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At the ends of the branches are panicles about 4"-10" (stems with buds) that will produce individual flowers about 1". There are 3 pale blue and 1 violet blue lobes that produce the "wings and body" with antennas that look just like those of a butterfly.<br />
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They are easily propagated from cuttings. Cut the stem just below a leaf nodule and trim the top just above one. 6" is a good size. I simply dip them in rooting hormone and put them in peat. At this point I don't use dirt. Peat is good and sterile. While it does dry out quicker then if there were dirt, I have more success in rooting my Butterflies with this method. Put a plastic bag over it to help retain humidity and make sure it doesn't dry out. Within a month you should see new growth. Once I see new growth, I wait about another 2 weeks and then transplant it into a larger container, with a good potting soil, and maintain it as normal. They do like a good bit of water during growing season. Don't let them dry out but not soggy either. They will bloom, almost constantly, from Summer until Fall. <br />
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They like partial shade to semi full sun. I have one in full sun that requires more watering then the one I have in partial shade. Both bloom very well for me. They are outdoor hardy in zones 9-10 but will tolerate a ground freeze, zones 8-9, and shoot up new growth in the spring. The roots can not stand freeze as it will kill the plant. They make great container plants in cold climates. Plant in a large container and bring inside at the first hint of a freeze. Place in a sunny window and they will stay green for you over the winter. </div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-45010697835701849622016-01-30T11:09:00.000-08:002016-01-30T11:21:05.678-08:00A Need to DriveSometimes, after spending a couple days indoors watching it rain, and I don't mind the rain, but 3 days is a bit more then I can stand, I have to get out and ride. Yesterday was one of those days. I made a 50 mile "block" lol. Here are some scenes on my drive. Sit back and relax... I had the wheel ....<br />
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Once I got up the road a ways, I went to the right - heading east. It was a bare lonely road and then I came up on this field of cattle. I don't know what kind they are but they came in all colors. And all seemed quite interested in why I had stopped to take their pictures. lol.<br />
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His face has the sweetest look. With the white stripe on his head. I say he, it could have been a she.</div>
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And down the pasture a ways, She was a pretty one with an all white face and black body. Her white fur on her chest area almost had a look of soft cotton.<br />
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This next picture is sugar cane in bloom. US Sugar owns most of this land and produces a large portion of our sugar. We lived in Louisiana and I know that much sugar cane is produced there as well. Ever been lost driving through a cane field..... I can attest that it is not fun.</div>
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And a field of the younger crop. Sugar cane requires a lot of water and these irrigation paths are put in.<br />
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And the road to get back home.</div>
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Sometimes it's necessary to get out and explore new things. Even if it is a cow pasture, palm trees and sugar cane. Enjoy the magic!!! It's everywhere, if you take the time to look.</div>
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I know, my husband said the same thing, it looks like a cake with run away icing...lol. I spray painted it and thought the little area to the right would made a great "pond" so this next picture shows how I painted it.<br />
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Starting to look like something. Then I took some colored glass and a little bridge and made my pond.<br />
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You can see that I added a gnome, a door, and window on the front. I have a picture, following, showing that up close.<br />
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I then built a "park" on top, added my bonsai and a wizard and walla....a new fairy garden.<br />
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I hope this gives some incentive to give it a try. I found, in shopping, that the cottages and houses are very expensive and you still have to build the garden around them. By using the foam, I've learned to incorporate it all into one. Enjoy your day and be sure to look for the magic!! It's everywhere!!!Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-36907877092921124102016-01-26T13:00:00.000-08:002016-01-26T13:06:57.470-08:00The Miraculous Moringa Tree<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Years ago I was visiting our local Eco nursery and saw a film on the Moringa Tree. This tree is called miraculous because it is rich in nutrients and the healing properties it possesses. The Moringa is grown in 3rd world countries to aid in nutrition. All parts of the Moringa tree are edible. I use the leaves in salads. I don't tell my husband they're in there because it would discourage him from eating the salad...lol. Mainly because I picked them off a tree he doesn't see as edible. The leaves of the Moringa have 10 times the vitamin A of carrots, 17 times more calcium then milk, 25 times the iron of spinach, 15 times more potassium then bananas and 12 times more vitamin C then oranges. They also are high in protein and fiber. The high fiber content has proven to help with digestive problems. I've read that the leaves are hard to harvest but I don't find that true. As long as they are low enough to reach. You'll see the limbs towards the bottom of mine is almost bare. It's because we eat the leaves. The Moringa has also proven to lower blood sugar levels because it contains Chrologenic Acid which causes the cells' to slow the absorption of sugar. The leaves are used to make tea, which I find taste good. I also add a little honey to it. <br />
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I recently had to move mine as in one year it shot up to 15 feet and was scratching against the window. The roots were very large so I had to work to get them out but it is now in an area that it can grow as large as it wants although, once it gets settled from the transplant, I will cut it down to about 5 feet to encourage new stem growth and I can once again reach the leaves to harvest. A couple pictures of the move are shown below. I used a good garden soil to fill the bottom of the hole and then mixed some water with rooting hormone to help prevent shock. <br />
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If you can obtain seeds and they can be bought at various places online - cheep - I would recommend doing so. I found them very easy to get started. It's a pretty tree and also will provide a great, nutritious addition to your salads. Or try to purchase a young tree. The Moringa grows well in warm areas. <br />
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I used a good garden soil, mixed with the dirt I dug out of the new hole.<br />
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A mixture of rooting hormone was added to water to help prevent shock and encourage new root growth. I then put mulch around the base of the tree.<br />
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I had an old piece from a fountain that at one time was used in a corner of the yard. Through landscaping and planting, the fountain was disassembled and other parts used elsewhere. This piece was left over.<br />
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I built the wood into a frame for the water fall and mounted the old fountain piece onto it. I used a drawer from a plastic filing cabinet to hold the pump and water. I then fed the tube from the drawer up to the top of the "water fall". The water will circulate from the bottom to the top and down the falls.<br />
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I then put the screening around the entire fountain and started foaming. This process took about a week as the foam has to be done in layers so that it will cure before additional layers can be applied.<br />
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The inspiration for the design came from this dragon I had in an older fairy garden. He would be the main piece at the top of the fountain - where he has all the jewels of the kindom...Lol. <br />
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And the foaming is completed and ready to paint.<br />
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As with all my fountain and fairy gardens, there is a bridge to cross the river.<br />
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The painting is completed and the fountain is ready for the "kingdom" to be put into place.<br />
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The aforementioned dragon nestled on his jewels.<br />
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I added silk and plastic flowers and moss. There are gnomes going up a ladder to get the jewels from the dragon.<br />
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Fairies and doors and sitting areas and another bridge.<br />
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And the end of the river flows into the "water holding area".<br />
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And more decorations along the side to give it a rounded out view point..<br />
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The finished product.<br />
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3 years later, it has held up well and this is it's permanent home under the house. It's a magical piece for our grandchildren and us. I hope you "take the plunge" and give it a try. Spray foam in a can. Who knew!!!!<br />
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-75830144576305883692016-01-23T07:23:00.001-08:002016-01-23T07:48:17.677-08:00A Unique New Crafty way to Build a Fairy GardenI have 5 videos of how to build a fairy garden, from start to finish, with foam in a can. I use Great Stuff. The painting video is still being "processed" but as soon as it's finished, I'll share the link. In the meantime, other then painting, these give you a good view and I posted the you tube link for the painting. I hope you take away some excitement to try this yourself .....<br />
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Video 1 shows putting the foundation down and starting the build
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Video 2 is more of the build
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This is the link for the painting. I don't know why, but I couldn't find the code to put it here. Just copy and paste this link It should work.
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This video is of the decorating
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And a night time view
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I hope you enjoyed this tutorial. Thank you for visiting my blog!!!
Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-4377961938538595522016-01-20T10:28:00.002-08:002016-01-20T12:49:10.150-08:00A Must for Fern Lovers - The Staghorn Fern<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The Staghorn Fern is a member of the Polypodiaceae family. You can see the shape of the leaves look like horns of a deer. Thus the name Staghorn. It's common to the Philippines, SE Asia, Australia, Africa, Madagascar, Indonesia and America. There are several types of Staghorn from "easy to grow" to the "only for the experienced grower". Mine are the easy to grow type. I find them to be a statement piece in any garden. Staghorns do not like to be smothered in dirt. They receive their moisture and nutrients from the air and rain. They will grow on trees, branches and even rocks. The top picture is a Staghorn that I have growing at the base of a tree in my shade garden. The Foliar fronds (fertile fronds) reach 3' high. The Foliar fronds produce brownish fronds called sporangia on the underside. The sporangia hold spores which will produce new plants, when germinated. Spores can be scraped off and put into a plastic bag (for the humidity) and grown into pups. I've never done that so I won't go into telling you how. I wait for new pups to form on the plants. When a pup (small fern) forms, they are easily cut off with a sharp clean knife - making sure to obtain the "root" of the pup. The roots are very hard to see but if you make sure to cut a good 2-3 inches under the pup - you'll most likely get them. Secure some wet peat moss, compost or very rich potting soil to a board or large tree bark or a branch. I use zip ties to secure this and make sure it is very wet so you can keep it all together. Then mount the fern to that - again I use zip ties.Keep it in a shady place for a good 2-3 weeks. Don't use anything sharp - like copper wire- as it will cut into the plant and cause disease. The Basal fronds (sterile) are what attach them selves to wood, peat, trunks and hold the plant in place. It is at the bottom of the plant. Staghorns also do well in baskets - filled with a good peat moss - the longer the moss the better as it holds and distributes moisture over a period of time. Smaller cuts of moss will dry out too fast. Hang the basket sideways for a prettier display of your new plant. Staghorns do not like to be kept real wet. They will rot and die. But they do need a good humid spot to encourage the fern to grow. As the fern grows it will build a 360 degree full fern with many plants growing through and out of the moss. It will take time but it is very rewarding for the patient person. <br />
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Above is one growing on a tree trunk <br />
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Above is one growing on the ground and shows small pups coming up in the center.<br />
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Staghorns grow well, outside, in zones 9-11 but can be grown as house plants in colder climates. Just make it a habit to mist them at least 2 times a week. While they don't like to be soggy - they do need the humidity.....or twice a week - put it in your bathroom and run a hot hot shower to steam the room. Your fern will love you for it and reward you with lush new growth.<br />
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Above is a pup that will be cut and mounted. I will do a short video when I do this in early spring.<br />
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Staghorns like partial shade and do not like cold temps. This type of Staghorn can stand temps to 30 degrees. It is the Bifurcatum. Fertilizer should be given monthly during the growing season (warm months) at a rate of equal parts - that is 10-10-10 or 20-20-20. They also love banana peels. During non growing months fertilize at least once a month or give it some banana peels. </div>
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One disease of the Staghorn is black spots. It is called Rhizoctonia Fungus. If you see this,stop watering the plant and let it dry out completely. Only give it water when it starts to wilt and do so sparingly. If you are in a moist climate - bring the plant to a dry place. Over watering is most likely what caused the fungus to grow. Use of a copper fungicide will stop the spread of the fungus but it won't cure the fungus. Follow the instructions on the container as they each have their own measurements of use. I cut the leaves off that have the black spots. I've only had it twice and both times we had days and days of rain which likely caused it. If you see mealy bugs or scales, use a non oil based insecticide. This will kill the pest. Anytime you bring a new Staghorn into your yard, keep it isolated for a minimum of 2 weeks to make sure there are not pests that will spread to other ferns. I do this with all my plants. Being safe is better then being sorry. </div>
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I hope you've enjoyed my "dirt" for today. I'm off to begin the video of building a fairy garden with "foam in a can" I hope you'll check into to see that Friday. It's a 2 days process and today is the build. <br />
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Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-14640151131246684722016-01-15T13:19:00.000-08:002016-01-15T13:19:08.262-08:00The Beautiful Winter StarburstOn of my favorite shrubs in the yard is the Winter Starburst aka Fireworks Flower or the proper name Clerodendrum Quadriloculare. Yes, I prefer the first 2 names as well. LOL. This wonderful shrub is fast growing and can be left to grow to heights of 20 feet or kept as a shrub. It's a native of New Guinea and the Philippines and since arriving to Florida it has become a favorite in many landscapes. It's also makes a great high hedge plant. The one in my yard is just starting to grow it's buds. I'm taking daily pictures to show the full progression of bud to bloom and will share that when it's complete. It can thrive in full sun or partial shade and does best outdoors, year round, in zone 10. They also can be grown as container plants and brought inside or wintered in a green house. Late winter to early spring is the bloom time making it a wonderful pop in the yard during our winters. I fertilize 3 times a year, spring, summer and autumn and use bone meal throughout the year at various times. When pruned the shrub becomes quite full. They can be invasive if not properly looked after. They shoot out suckers from the parent plant which if you only want one as a showstopper, they should be pulled up as soon as they are seen. Cuttings are easily obtained on new, non woody growth,or pull a small sucker out and replant it. This is truly one of my favorite plants in my yard. A few pictures, following, show the large flowing flowers of purple and white and the height of 2 that were left to grow as trees. During the non bloom season this shrub has it's own beauty with deep purple on the underside of the leaf and deep green on top. I hope you enjoy their beauty. <br />
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The stunning blooms of the Winter Starburst<br />
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An eclectic mix of trees with the Winter Starburst thrown in</div>
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This was a stand alone to show it's beauty and when I saw it I stopped for a picture.<br />
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I hope you enjoyed my share for today. I'll not be posting on the weekend but please be sure to check back to see what dirt I've gotten into come Monday. Enjoy the magic!! It's everywhere!!</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-90503364684215913652016-01-14T10:39:00.000-08:002016-01-14T10:39:10.043-08:00A Walk in The ParkI believe that sometimes it's good to just get out and walk. Yesterday I went to and walked the natural trails at our local park. While there wasn't anything in bloom, the natural woodlands are beautiful all on their own. So without further adieu...... I'll share some wonderful beauty of winter in Florida.<br />
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Boston Ferns. There is a plaque in the mix somewhere. They were brought here and now grow wild in the woods. A gardeners dream is if a shovel was allowed.<br />
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This shows the moss and wild pine or it's also called wild Bromeliads. They grow in the trees all over this area. I have several that have taken up residence in my yard. The blooms are wonderful. I'll share when mine come into bloom.<br />
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There are many benches throughout the area for folks to stop and take a rest.<br />
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Here is the write up on the wild pines that I mentioned above.<br />
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Here is a close up of some.<br />
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And more high in the trees.<br />
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I loved the rustic look around here. It was so peaceful and the only sound was birds and the river.<br />
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These little flowers were growing wild everywhere. <br />
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This looked like husk were around the tree and have decayed over time. The tree, however, looked fine.<br />
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The next 2 pictures were by the plaque above.<br />
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More awesomeness.....<br />
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I loved this tree.... such an "in the wild" look to it.<br />
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I wasn't too thrilled when this sign reminded me I was in the woods and what can happen. LOL<br />
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I'm not sure if this leaf was it<br />
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or perhaps this one<br />
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While this berry looks like that last ones we saw - it's actually different. The peppers are harvested by some and dried to use for seasoning in preparing meals<br />
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The sign above is this Palmetto<br />
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The cabbage palm is harvested and used to make "Swamp Cabbage". There is a festival here the end of each February honoring this food and the traditions.<br />
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I found this interesting. I have a Meyer Lemon that we love. I didn't know this existed in the wild.<br />
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This cherry is not in the best of shape but it is January. I'm sure it comes out much fuller come spring.<br />
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More of the wild pines - bromelaids. I have been known to pull over when I go riding and climb into trees to harvest these for my yard. I love them and they're free - given by nature.<br />
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Another of the pretty little purple flowers.<br />
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I went down to the river. Loved it... until I remembered gators lie along the banks and under the tree limbs that hang in the river.....<br />
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Last pic before I decided I shouldn't be here by myself. Yes, I scared myself...lol<br />
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Sour Orange. I thought this was interesting. It's mixed with "sweet orange" to make it edible.<br />
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The next few were just out of enjoying the beauty.<br />
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Wild Boston Fern<br />
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Custard Apple. I thought it was interesting. I had never heard of it before. I'm sure it's much prettier in the spring.<br />
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There is something special about flowers growing in the wild - no help from humans needed and they are wonderful!<br />
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Which path to take. I took the one less traveled. I'm glad I did.<br />
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The path everyone takes. You can tell by how well it's beaten down.<br />
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I chose this one<br />
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And was rewarded by seeing this wonderful Live Oak. It's perfect for a tree house. Just dreaming but oh how lovely.<br />
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Her Majesty<br />
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There were cactus growing on top of this branch. Sorry for the darkness. I'm getting used to a new camera and need to do more reading of the instructions.<br />
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The moss growing here was awesome.<br />
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A tortoise lives in this hole. Kind of spooky. They're protected and that's a good thing.<br />
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I used a little Christmas house on this side. It's like a garden "in the round"...as it were.<br />
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Here is my "Tree Beard". He is actually an incense burner given to me as a gift. I don't burn incense but he works perfect as a member of the "garden life".<br />
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2 little Pixies to round out this side.<br />
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This is the tree house that was part of a Christmas village. Santa doesn't have to be put away. He makes a perfect gnome the rest of the year.<br />
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This last picture is of a small "fairy garden" that I made. The main focus is the small Norfolk Island Pine as the "forest" and then I used parts of my Christmas Village as the final details of "life on the hill". LOL. The Norfolk Island Pine is actually planted into the little planter I made with foam in a can. You'll notice Dusty's Tavern at the top of the hill and the house at the bottom :-) <br />
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I'm putting together a tutorial to show how these are made all with foam in a can. Very easy and fun. No "talent" required. Just a bit of imagination. This is out in my orchid area and adds a nice touch of magic. I hope you like my share for today. Check back tomorrow to see what "dirt" I've managed to get into. Always look for and feel the magic. It's everywhere.Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-47310785710327715312016-01-12T11:38:00.003-08:002016-01-12T11:38:45.915-08:00The Fiddle Wood Shrub and An Unexpected Pleasure<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I had a friend that owned a nursery. Her name was Ruth. She became very dear to me and over time her goal seemed to be to help me find the most unusual plants for my landscape and hers. I cared for my Mother with Dementia and it turned out they were the same age. So, we developed a routine. Once a week, I would get my Mother ready and we would pick up Ruth and set out for a day of adventure finding the "out of the way" nurseries. She's since crossed over to the great beyond as has my Mother. May they both be resting in peace; but I have a feeling they're keeping tabs on the nature in my yard. One of the unusual finds was the Fiddlewood Tree. </div>
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The Fiddlewood can be left to grow to heights of approx. 40' or can be kept to a shrub size. All parts of this plant are poisonous so if children are around, make sure they don't eat any of it. Once established they require very little watering and care. I do fertilize it once a month during blooming season. Typically they bloom in summer but with our warm temps. mine is blooming in January. I prefer to keep it as a shrub size for now. I find that each time it's pruned, it produces more flowers. The flowers grow in clusters and the best way to describe their smell is that it's almost like a honeysuckle only a bit stronger. It's a pleasure to have in any landscape and would make a beautiful hedge. I'm working on getting a cutting to root via "layering". There are several options for layering but I prefer to put a small wound on a stem. Wet some Sphagnum moss and wrap it around the wound. Put some plastic wrap around it and tie it off. I use a zip tie at the top and the bottom. Typically within 6 weeks there will be roots formed and it can be cut off and planted. I look forward to obtaining a new plant. </div>
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The Oleander Moth has taken up residence on my Fiddle Wood. They look like they may sting but they don't and are harmless to humans. A bird might have some problems. They prefer plants that are poisonous, typically the Oleander, thus their name. The real name for them is Syntomeida Epilais. They are also called the Polka Dot Wasp Moth. Whatever name they're called, they are one of the most beautiful wasp\moths I've ever seen. The wings are a midnight blue and actually sparkle when the sun hits them, like glitter. The tips are a brilliant red and the they have white dots on their wings and body. I have some close up pictures above. It was an unexpected pleasure to see it on my morning walk around the yard. I have a close up attached here. I hope you've enjoyed my post for today. I've no clue what "dirt" I'll be in tomorrow but please be sure to check back.</div>
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<br />Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-37161430555177058772016-01-10T12:15:00.001-08:002016-01-10T12:18:20.875-08:00A Little of ThisThere are so many advantages to living on our little lake. One is the wildlife and birds. Every morning, just before sunrise and every evening, just before sunset, we have this bird calling. I don't know what kind it is. Perhaps someone will hear it and let me know. It's an awesome almost pleading call. I have a short video here. This week I plan to make a video to show how to build a fairy garden with foam in a can. If I find out the name of the bird, I will make a post to tell what it is. A quiet Saturday night on the Lazy A (the name of our home).<br />
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<iframe allowfullscreen="" frameborder="0" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/B8y9o47BRao" width="560"></iframe>Anonymoushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06293559633093717127noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7471178666680237806.post-49798705521785071152016-01-09T06:53:00.001-08:002016-01-09T07:58:20.918-08:00A Foggy Morning and Orchids<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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There was a time when I looked at fog as a bad thing, until I discovered orchids and they're love of the moisture. I have several different orchids, none more favorite then the other. Most of my knowledge, other then working with them and growing, touching and nurturing them, was learned from the American Orchid Society. You can visit them here: www.aos.org . The information you'll find there will help your learn all there is to know and more. Basically, if an orchid has air, moisture and a good growing medium, it will grow and bring many years of enjoyment. Here are a few of mine that are blooming in January.<br />
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You'll notice some orchids have long root layers. These are what I call mounting orchids. They prefer to be mounted to a log, large piece of bark or anything natural wood piece. I spray them with a liquid fertilizer once a month during blooming season. These are a "few" of the ones I have. Others will bloom later this spring and still others will bring their beautiful flowers to my attention in summer. The orchid is a true gift from God. One of the most majestic flowers in my yard.</div>
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This time of year is a favorite of mine because of the Amaryllis' that bloom. They are one of the easiest plants to grow indoors and bring an amazingly magical beauty to any room. I collected them for years and this year we had dozens of beautiful blooms. This one sits on my piano. The orange and white striking. Amaryllis needs good sun to get the stalk growing but once the blooms arrive it's best to move them to a shady area. This set up is great because they don't get too much light with the curtain being closed. <br />
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Another favorite of mine is the deep reds. The inside looks like velvet. This is the 2nd stalk that came up on her. Notice she isn't in front of a window. Amaryllis will produce beautiful blooms whether they get sun or not - but they must have sun for the stalk to grow.<br />
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The trick to growing Amaryllis each year and not having to buy new ones is the after care. Once your blooms have finished and the danger of frost has passed. Move your plants outside in a sunny area. Keep them watered - but not soggy. Too much water will rot the bulb. Keeping the leaves luch and green makes the blooms the next year even bigger. They will also develop side shoots to produce extra stalks. Near the end of summer, remove the bulbs from the dirt. Put them in a paper bag in a cool spot. I put mine if the bottom drawer of my fridge for approx. 2 weeks. They need the chill to force them to bloom. </div>
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