Monthly Archives: August 2014

Gardening in a Flash

Posted on August 11, 2014 by natureisnurture

Originally published Feb 2010 Back when I was unhappily married (1993-2005), I had a very nice wooden raised garden bed along my driveway. It was about 12′ X 6′ and had a height of about 6 inches. I considered it … Continue reading →

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Don’t Send Your Hamster to Heaven Too Soon!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by natureisnurture

Originally published 2/21/2011 WARNING . . . WARNING . . . If you are about to eat breakfast, lunch, or dinner, you may wish to forego this post! Also, if you aren’t particularly fond of little furry creatures (essentially, mice … Continue reading →

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Moonflower Vine

Posted on August 11, 2014 by natureisnurture

Originally published 2/26/2011 The Moonflower Vine is my absolute favorite plant. It is a gorgeous vine comprised of heart-shaped leaves that, at maturity, serve as a lovely background to a nightly display of huge (6-inch), beautiful, white blooms. In addition, the … Continue reading →

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The Colors of Thanksgiving

Posted on August 11, 2014 by natureisnurture

Originally posted 11/28/2013 The fall colors in North Texas not only appear to be more vibrant this year, but the timing of their autumn palette is perfect as it is Thanksgiving week, 2013. As I look out my 3rd story window … Continue reading →

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Christmas is for the Birds . . . Too!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by natureisnurture

Originally posted 12/24/2013 As I wait for my last package to be delivered today, Christmas Eve 2013, I watch the wide variety of birds at my platform bird feeder from my kitchen table. I typically see birds that usually don’t … Continue reading →

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Thanks for Hanging In There!

Posted on August 11, 2014 by natureisnurture

Hello! Thank you to those of you that are hanging in with me although I’ve not posted in months. I appreciate you very much. The reason I’ve been absent is because my blog software (that I love) has been experiencing … Continue reading →

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