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Your Typical Horse made of Gourds

From Speigel Online. This is something you don’t see everyday. I’d say it goes beyond the typical gathering of large pumpkins. [Bruno Bohrer and his horse of gourds. ] I’m sure this brings some business his way. I grow gourds but I do not think I will grow this many next year. If I did… Continue reading Your Typical Horse made of Gourds

Bullfrogs on the Loose

In Minnesota. Yep, they’re out of control and running unchecked in backyards everywhere. Plus the big fella’s are eating everything they can get their hands, er . . . webs, tongue, whatever on: “A bullfrog will eat anything it can fit into its mouth,” said Yvette Monstad, a non-game research specialist for the department. “We’re… Continue reading Bullfrogs on the Loose

Yes, it’s about Landscape Design . . . but . . .

posted, 12/01/06 Spaz in the wheelbarrow We have a low spot in a bed where the water will lay for; up to, 24 hours. The soil is clay, and it’s a nasty area. I was able to do some mounding in the middle and back part of the bed to raise those areas, however we… Continue reading Yes, it’s about Landscape Design . . . but . . .

Feed the Birds Day

posted, 10/27/06 Dinner Time Tomorrow is Feed the Birds Day, Saturday the 28th. Now I do not know who proclaimed this, or certified this, or what makes the 28th the day, but tomorrow is the day. Maybe it is tied into the day we turn our clocks back, which signifies that autumn is flying by… Continue reading Feed the Birds Day

The Demise of the Pink Flamingo ????

posted, 10/21/06 Say it ain’t so ??? Could it really be happening? Could it be the end of the Pink Flamingo? This great American Icons days look to be numbered. . . . . . Not to be confused with this Pink Flamingo.

That aint no Dog in the “House”

Okay, everyone keeps telling me this is a great shot. Well, is it? . . . a great shot. Yes I know this has nothing to do without landscape design, but it does have everything to do with, composition, lighting, viewing-directing the viewer’s attention. If I’m not careful I am going to sound like I… Continue reading That aint no Dog in the “House”