Cheryl

What wind chime part am I?

The abundant choice for wind chime materials is unbelievable. Although there are many styles & materials to choose, all have the basic components that make them up. Whether you want to purchase or make your own chimes you need to consider the “final musi... Read >

Lets try composting – part 2

Now that we covered some of the basics about what composting is, lets get to the nitty-gritty of it. By now most of you know there are many forms of composting systems to use. All work in the same manor to produce that rich dark nutritious substance that... Read >

Lets try compositng - part 1

I hope to cover some basic ideas behind composting yard waste, kitchen scrapes and so forth for you to use in your gardens and flowerbeds and help return some nutrients back into the soil. Composting is the decomposition of plant remains and other once... Read >

Are your flowerbeds ready to rest?

Now that summer has passed and winter is soon to approach, we need to shift our minds from mowing the lawn & weeding to snow removal. Lets make sure that our flowerbeds are ready for this season's upcoming change with a little preparation to assure beaut... Read >

Hummingbird feeders down!

Now that Labor Day has come and gone in the states, it's time to think about taking down your hummingbird feeders. This all depends on the region you live in so do the research for your location. This information is available in many forms, either by the ... Read >

Squirrel free!

Ah look how cute! Squirrels are cute in there own way. Don't get me wrong, there fine in there own place and not my bird feeders! I hope this article will give you some pointers on keeping squirrels at bay in your yard. Remember these little rascals ... Read >

Welcome back tiny friends!

Now that spring is trying to make its way, soon the humming birds will return! Let us welcome them to a safe feeding environment. I hope some of the following tips will provide you with much entertainment watching these awesome little birds zip around yo... Read >

Healthy birds in your yard!

With spring just around the corner we will be inviting more birds to our yard. There is a "change over" and preparation to do this. We need to ensure that our bird feeders will have the proper food for them to snack on. High protein seeds such as bla... Read >

Why I love Wind Chimes!

As long as I can remember I've enjoyed the outdoors. Camping, hiking, spring blooms in the garden and so on. As an adult I find myself just savoring the peace and beauty of nature. My most relaxing activities might involve feeding and observing the birds... Read >