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Please Pick the Flowers

by Mary Ann Romans

Yesterday at 07:12 AM

A couple of days ago we had our first touch of spring. The sun came out to make it warm enough to leave the heavy coats behind, and the gentle breezes just smelled so good.

Make Camping Easy: The Camping Box

by tedgar

18 Mar 2010 06:45 AM

I'd like to share a brilliant idea that I got from a friend. I'm implementing it in my own home over the next couple of months. It's the idea of the camping box. You see, I can't stand packing. It is one of the things that I despise most in the world.

Would You Share Your Garden?

by tedgar

15 Mar 2010 11:42 PM

I'm a great advocate of yard sharing. In the suburban neighborhood where I live, most houses have large yards. Most of these yards are covered in grass and a few selected shrubs, annuals, and the occasional tree.

In Decorating Don't Assume

by Dale Harcombe

15 Mar 2010 07:16 PM

As a collector of owls of all sorts, pottery, wood, glass, ceramics etc my owls were taking over the coffee tables in the lounge room. That's three tables. And the result was that they all looked cluttered. Originally, Mick was going to make a rookery for them.

Living Willow: Garden Furniture That Grows

by tedgar

12 Mar 2010 11:55 PM

Tomorrow morning I am going to stand solidly by my reputation as the oddest gardener in the neighborhood. A few weeks back, I ordered some living willow rods from a local supplier, and yesterday they arrived at out house.

Cleaning Outdoor Furniture 2

by Mary Ann Romans

10 Mar 2010 02:10 PM

No matter what your outdoor furniture is made out of, it could probably use a bit of cleaning right about now. Personally, we have a mix of different types of furniture, depending on use: oiled wood, painted wood, fabric and even plastic. All of these types require different methods of cleaning.

The Cabinet: Reducing Visual Clutter

by tedgar

10 Mar 2010 12:58 AM

The other day, I wrote about a friend whose home is amazingly clean, even though she has two small children. I was floored by the pristine condition of her living room, until she showed me her cabinet.

Three Beautiful but Poisonous Plants

by Dale Harcombe

08 Mar 2010 01:52 PM

Last week I looked at some plants you might not want in your garden because of allergic reactions to them. Here are some others that are poison and you will need to think carefully about planting, especially of you have children who want to put everything in their mouths.

Thrift Store Finds Add Quirky Style to Your Home

by tedgar

05 Mar 2010 01:52 AM

Thrift stores can be amazing places, which is why I try to avoid them whenever possible. I almost always end up spending more money than I intended when I first walked in the door.

Cleaning Outdoor Furniture

by Mary Ann Romans

03 Mar 2010 10:55 AM

Is your outdoor furniture ready for spring? The weather is getting warmer here, and we have had a few nice days. I have to tell you, though, that it is pretty strange to have a warm spring day where I can wear just a light jacket and yet see snow on the ground.



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