Cindy Pierce
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Recent Posts
- Revisiting Monarchs
- Photo Viewing Invitation
- Oak Apples (or Oak Galls)
- The Pomegranate – A Beautiful Tree bearing Healthy Treats
- Solar Fountains for Existing Bird Baths
- Economical & Ecological Tips to Aid Nature
- Heat and Drought Tolerant Plants for Summer
- Pet Products that May Make Life Easier
- The Great White Buffalo
Category Archives: Insects
Moonflower Vine
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
Posted in Insects, Plants
Tagged fragrant flowers, moon gardens, night blooming plants, night blooming vines, sphinx moths, white flowers
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Dill is a Great Deal
Among the most flavorful, versatile, and easiest of herbs to grow in a home garden is dill weed. There is nothing better than going out to your garden and hand picking the fresh herbs and vegetables you plan to serve … Continue reading
Posted in Insects, Plants
Tagged black swallowtail, butterflies, cooking with dill, dill, dill as host plant to butterflies, dillweed, herb, how to grow dill, uses for dill
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Once Bitten, Twice Shy
Originally posted 03-14-2011 Yesterday I decided I needed to get out in the yard and do a little cleanup. As much as I enjoy yard work overall, I prefer planting, transplanting and collecting fruit and seed to performing general maintenance. … Continue reading
Posted in Humor, Insects
Tagged average day of last frost north texas, brown recluse, humorous gardening story, lawn maintenance, paper lawn bags
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