Category Archives: Landscape/Gardening Decor

Birdhouse Gourds

Posted on August 27, 2015 by natureisnurture

Originally published August 2011. I admit a few years ago I planted birdhouse gourd vines merely for the fun of it. The picture on the seed packet looked very interesting and I knew I would be happy if the vines … Continue reading →

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Sweet Alyssum

Posted on July 28, 2015 by natureisnurture

Every year I plant Sweet Alyssum in multiple locations in my yard, in containers and in hanging baskets. Although I’ve mentioned the use of Dwarf Mexican Petunia as an excellent filler plant for containers, I find Sweet Alyssum to be the ultimate … Continue reading →

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Solar Lighting – Taking Advantage of the Summer Sun

Posted on August 31, 2014 by natureisnurture

    Originally posted August, 2012 With the incredible heat wave hitting the midwestern and southern US this summer (it is expected to be 104 degrees today in North Central Texas), I was pondering what could I possibly write about … Continue reading →

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