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| 7 days ago |
Happy Thanksgiving!! - 11 replies Happy Thanksgiving !!! Hope your day tomorrow is filled with love, family, good conversation and delicious food!! |
| 23 days ago |
First Snow ... - 29 replies It’s 4:30am on Monday, November 10th … woke up to a beautiful, light dusting of snow covering everything. I didn’t listen to the news last night so was quite surprised to say the least. Have to admit, I am looking forward to my morning walk on this, our very first snowfall of the season. |
| 24 days ago |
Interesting Statistic ... - 9 replies With the upcoming snow storms expected, I thought this was an interesting statistic to share: 98% of Americans say “OH S#&T! before going in the ditch on a slippery road. The other 2% are from Minnesota, Michigan or Wisconsin and they say, HOLD MY SODA AND WATCH THIS S#%T!!!! |
| 40 days ago |
Halloween Candy Recall - 9 replies My son just sent me this Warning … so thought I would pass it along to you … Sherwood’s Milk Chocolate Pirate’s Gold Coins from China contain melamine and have been recalled. Please be sure to check through the candy your children/grandchildren receive and remove these “coins” if necessary. http://www.sn... |
| 58 days ago |
Can't be outdone ... - 6 replies Okay, I noticed that a one MsDebP was dancing around in a LJ HOODED Sweatshirt … and noticed that we DON’T have a hooded sweatshirt for GT members … sooooo, it’s time to stand up Tenders; UNITE!!! We can’t be outdressed by the LJ’s … I mean we have tradition, dirt, seeds, tools, and plants that bloom ... |
| 72 days ago |
Happy Autumn Everyone!!!! - 32 replies Isn’t it a beautiful day … sun is brillant, temperatures are a little cooler, air is crisp. Noticed on my walk this morning that the trees around here are just beginning to change. Seems like during this season, Mother Earth switches emphasis from the ground and all her wonderous plants to the sky; now filling with beautiful shades o... |
| 74 days ago |
Cat's verses Dog's point of view ... (humor) - 4 replies My daughter sent this to me … and I found it hilarious. I am both a cat and dog lover, having both over the years. And I have to say, our one dog and the one cat we had at the same time fit this “scenario” perfectly. Enjoy … Excerpts from a Dog’s Daily Diary: 8:00 am – Dog food! My favorite thing!9:30 am... |
| 100 days ago |
Back from our trip ... - 8 replies Hi All! Hubby and I had a marvelous time out West visiting our kids and grandchildren!! Weather was gorgeous … running about 100 (F) daily with lots of marvelous sunshine. Surprisingly even with those temps, it was quite comfortable cuz of the no humidity. The mountains are just breath-taking out there … don’t think I could ... |
| 126 days ago |
Awesome Story!! - 11 replies My husband, who is a Lumberjock, forwarded me the link to this story written by a fellow Lumberjock. It truly touched my heart and found myself a little teary at the end of the story. I think this story is very fitting here at Gardentenders. So, with Trifern’s permission … http://lumberjocks.com/projects/8994 |
| 177 days ago |
Hotter than "Blazes" !!!! - 17 replies Well so far no relief in sight from this heat and humidty today. It is 10:00 a.m. and feels like it is in the 90”s already. I just sweat THINKING about going outside – haha!! Keeping my baskets/containers watered in all this heat/humidty has been interesting. You would (at least I would) assume the heat/sun is just sucking all the... |
| 182 days ago |
Mama Bird and baby - 9 replies I am so excited … just by chance looked out our bedroom window and noticed two birds that landed in the front yard. One was larger – mainly black, bluish head and very sleek looking and then a much smaller bird, black but very fluffy. Turns out it is mom and baby … mom was going around the front yard getting food and then as ba... |
| 183 days ago |
Personal Garden Page - 9 replies Quick question to the powers that be … as you know we all have our own “gardening page” where some of us are tracking what we plant, add or change to our gardens. Simple things that maybe would not “warrant” a blog or project. I enjoy reading these and am sure I am not alone. My questions is: why is it that when... |
| 189 days ago |
Rose Help ... - 10 replies Hello, I need some help … This is my second summer growing roses and have come across some sort of bug or something that is on a few of my buds. I have found a small green worm and fuzzy, somewhat sticky stuff on the buds as well. I’m not sure what “I” have … but I do know it is not good. My roses look nice and h... |
| 212 days ago |
Something New ... - 11 replies Every year I look for a new plant to experiement with within my gardens. It could be either an annual or perennial. This year I found a plant called ”Opal Innocence” – Nemesia Fruticans. Here in Michigan it is an annual. A “Proven Winners” variety. It is a pretty little thing, full of white/blue pedal flowers. They ... |
| 214 days ago |
Sticker Shock ... - 8 replies Today was the first time I have been out doing a little pre-season plant shopping/looking about. Headed to a well known nursery in town cuz they have the most gorgeous hanging baskets and nice selection of plants. I was looking to possibly pick up a Piggy-back plant and Boston Fern. I know their Ferns run about $25-$29; but they are huge and hea... |
| 214 days ago |
Mouse Gone!!! - 7 replies Geez soooo sorry, I won’t be answering any emails today. Can’t seem to find my mouse … :-) |
| 264 days ago |
Is that GREEN???? - 21 replies Today is March 14th. Our temperature this week, in Southeastern Michigan, is finally beginning to climb. Today, I believe we reached a very pleasant 50 degrees (F). And, best of all, almost all the snow is melted. Decided to poke my head outside this afternoon and walk around the yard. See what damage the winter had brought to my gardens and ... |
| 268 days ago |
Sharing a "smile" ... - 7 replies Over the years, Hubby and I have laughed at this wonderful comic strip (Arlo and Janis). Sometimes “they” are so “us”!!!! Enjoy!! |
| 274 days ago |
Had to look twice!!! - 8 replies The day has been been a rather gloomy one with the wind blowing and very gray, overcast skies. We have a Winter Storm Warning posted for this afternoon , lasting until mid-morning tomorrow. You can just feel the temperature dropping and KNOW a storm is fast approaching. Now, my husband was kind enough to drive me over to Damocles’ home ... |
| 281 days ago |
Private Messaging - 20 replies Not sure if this is site wide or not … but when I try to send a private message I get an “application error” message. This has been going on for several days now; and I wanted to let the “powers that be” know of this problem. Thanks … |
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