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A Bevy of Birdhouses: 20 Colorful and Creative DIY Birdhouses That You Can Create for Your Backyard
As I get older, I’ve taken up new hobbies. One of those is bird watching. I’m enthralled seeing these natural aviators flit about on tree branches and soar through the skies, and I’ve learned to identify several species. I haven’t put out a birdhouse yet, but I’m always amazed at the unleashed creativity of some…
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Digging in the Dirt — Gardening Memories to Cherish
“In spring, at the end of the day, you should smell like dirt.” —Margaret Atwood. Did you have a vegetable garden when you were younger? Or do you remember going to your grandparents’ farm for the summer and helping pick luscious berries or tomatoes? I grew up in suburban Chicago, so we didn’t have acres…