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Month: February 2013

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Milkweed

February 21, 2013February 20, 2013 Eileen SaundersLeave a comment

Monarchs will be heading north around the end of March, maybe sooner.  My milkweed is getting itself ready for the invading butterflies.  My plants have new leaves, new shoots, new flowers. Keep track of the migration with Journey North.  They have maps you can track migration of monarchs and other critters.  As a citizen scientist you… Continue reading Milkweed

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Freeze Warning

February 16, 2013 Eileen SaundersLeave a comment

A freeze warning is issued for lower Alabama including Fairhope. Cover your plants tonight. Temperatures are expected at 32 degrees. Thankfully most of my vegetables are in pots so I can bring them in. The brussels sprouts are in the ground but covered for the night. We’ll be enjoying temps in the 70s later this… Continue reading Freeze Warning

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Pet Grass

February 8, 2013February 5, 2013 Eileen SaundersLeave a comment

My dog, Dixie, has always had a stomach issue.  She throws up when she doesn’t get enough to eat.  She also has a sensitive stomach and often needs to go outside to find grass to eat.  I watched all summer at the grass she chose to eat but still couldn’t identify it among the variety of… Continue reading Pet Grass

Wildlife

Bird House

February 7, 2013February 5, 2013 Eileen Saunders2 Comments

Are they building a nest or reserving this spot for later?

Gardening

The Pollinator

February 6, 2013February 5, 2013 Eileen SaundersLeave a comment

Colossians 1:28: We proclaim him, admonishing and teaching everyone with all wisdom, so that we may present everyone perfect in Christ.  

Landscape Gardening

Pruning Trees

February 5, 2013February 4, 2013 Eileen SaundersLeave a comment

Crepe Myrtles:   Crepe Murder:   Friends don’t let friends commit crepe murder.  Think before you prune.

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