I love these easy ways to give your house some Thanksgiving flair. And they don't cost much. These projects can be made with nuts or acorns. Buy nuts in their shells to surround candles in any holder. Any kind of glass container works for this. Nuts also look nice in a container with orange kumquats! You can keep this look into … [Read more...]
5 Lists to Make for Fall
I realize it's still August, but school has started for many and the weather seems like Fall to me! So forgive me for this chilly post! We've had such a cool/cold summer. I wonder if that means we'll have an early winter? Gotta get things done before the snow falls! Fall brings more items to our calendars and the holidays seem to be just around … [Read more...]
3 Trees for Fall Color: Autumn Blaze Maple is Not the Only Crayon in the Box
Autumn Blaze MapleAre you dreaming of a beautiful red tree for your Fall yard? Many people are planting an Autumn Blaze Red Maple for its crimson color. But consider a few other fall beauties as well.Autumn Blaze grows to 50 feet tall and 30 feet wide at maturity. The foliage is very dense and provides a lot of shade. That can reduce your air … [Read more...]
Add Fall Color to Your Yard with these Beautiful Trees
It's a great time to shop at the local nursery for trees as you can see for yourself what the fall coloring of the trees will be. It's also a great time to plant trees to give them a head start on the Spring growing season.If you want to sell your house, a photo of it in all its Autumn glory could help. Good landscaping and "curb appeal" are … [Read more...]
Preserving Autumn: Classic Applesauce Recipe
If you have your own apples or just prefer making applesauce from organic apples, here's a great tutorial. The photos are mouth-watering & beautiful. Take a look & see if making applesauce is for you.Yellow delicous apples make great applesauce. They have a touch of tart flavor that keeps it interesting & they "mush up" easily. Other cooking … [Read more...]
Silver Pumpkins a la Martha Stewart
You can buy styrofoam pumpkins at the dollar store. Then just spray paint them silver--outside is best to minimize fumes. Use an old cardboard box as your spray guard. Cut off the top and one side so that you can spray the pumpkin without getting excess paint over everything. Just a hint: wear old clothes! This idea comes from … [Read more...]
Green Tomato Chutney
When your tomato plants have only green tomatoes and a frost is forecast, pick those green ones & make chutney. Of course you could also make fried green tomatoes. But the chutney makes great gifts.Click title for link at Instructables. … [Read more...]