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Water Hyacinth Blooming in Late Summer
Water hyacinths are super invasive so it takes some effort to keep them from taking over the goldfish pond. On the other hand, they are pretty when blooming.
The 5 Best Sweet Peppers to Grow in Zone 9
Looking for sweet peppers that are easy to grow, have high productivity and tastes delicious? Here are 5 varieties for zone 9 to put at the top of your list
Sunset After The Storm
A tropical storm out of Mexico brought us no rain but a lot of heat and humidity. Fortunately after the storm rolled out we were left with a beautiful sunset.
Easy Bread and Butter Sweet Pickles Recipe
Old fashioned Bread and Butter sweet pickles are a breeze to make, All you need is cucumbers, onion, sugar, vinegar and a couple of spices. Here is the recipe:
A Couple of Frogs Stopped by Today
A couple of small frogs showed up out of nowhere and made themselves comfortable in my pond before disappearing a short time later.
A Zinnia Flower Joins the Circus
One of the purple zinnias that have nativized in the herb garden is growing large, solid purple flowers and smaller circus-striped purple and white ones. Hmm.
How To: Easy D.I.Y. Wood Patio Chairs
Build these sturdy and attractive wood patio chairs in a weekend with basic tools and lumber from your home improvement store. Total cost around $40 each!
A Gorgeous Mid-Summer Sunset
Closing chicken coop last night, I was greeted with this mid-summer's sunset. As the sun sank into the Pacific, the moon was settling in for the night shift.
Garden Notes: Growing Kandy Korn Sweet Corn
Here's an easy-to-grow, no fuss sweet corn that is not only tasty, but has attractive purple-hued leaves and husks that make it a standout in the garden.
How to Collect and Save Lettuce Seed
Don’t toss that lettuce that bolted! Collect the seed and give yourself and endless supply of fresh lettuce! It's easy. All you need is scissors & a paper bag.
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