The presence of 90 degree weather, thunderstorms that pop up out of nowhere, and fireflies lighting up my backyard at night can only mean one thing: summer is here. I guess it’s time for me to fire up the old charcoal grill. Only one problem, I’ve never had a successful grilling experience without someone else’s [...]
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Firing Up the Grill
Posted in Outdoor Fireplaces, Yard and Garden, tagged grilling, grilling accessories, outdoor cooking, outdoor entertaining on 06/15/2010 | Leave a Comment »
Growing the Perfect Tomatoes
Posted in Yard and Garden, tagged gardening, tomato growing, tomato planters, tomatoes on 03/26/2010 | Leave a Comment »
Anyone who really loves tomatoes is already dreaming of the taste of the first one off the vine this season. Here are a few tips for getting the most out of your plants. If you plant several different varieties, you’ll have a steady harvest throughout the season. A good rule of thumb is to have [...]
Feeding the Birds
Posted in Birds & Nature, Yard and Garden, tagged bird feeders, feeding the birds on 01/26/2010 | Leave a Comment »
With the exception of hummingbirds, feeding the birds is a new experience to me. I started last year when I purchased the Yankee Dipper from Plow & Hearth. I chose the Yankee Dipper since we have quite a few squirrels running around our property, and the collapsible perches keep the squirrels from eating the bird [...]

