August 2019 Blooms
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Comments (25)I was one of the original "OBF" members. Actually I named the group. We had a contest, and I won. ;) We used to do a lot of ROUND ROBIN boxes, and I hosted so many unique/fun/amazing swaps. Boxes that went around (one person starts it, and it goes from person to person and basically grows/changes with each stop) you choose what you want, and take- replace with new things. We did it with seeds, houseplant starts, Crafts/hand-made (I did soaps, ornaments/crafts-small birdhouse decorations, stained glass items, dried lavender wreaths, small swags, etc. but by the time the package would return to me in it would be - macrame plant hangers, different soaps, crochet items, ceramics, home made wind chimes, etc). Nothing left in the box that I started it out with would be in there. We did a clean out your craft room box exchanges/ again where one box goes out- and tons of craft stuff went around/another take what you want box. Our Round robins were so much fun! I'll start a TRUE round robin houseplant start box in June. And see how it goes. We also did a bunch of fun regular swaps- through out the year, Easter, Start your garden spring swap---Christmas in July, Fall swap, Christmas swap- (swap pals/one box sent- one received). We made each exchange worth the postage! :)...See MoreWhat are we reading in August 2019
Comments (87)Quick, I need easy to get into mostly “feel good“ fictional novel suggestions to get me through ...possibly long no power and maybe hurricane days. I have both my kindle‘s recharged and ready. I really enjoyed Arthur Truluv and the follow up. I’ve looked at a bunch of lists and nothing is jumping out. Don’t really want murder, suspense, war or anything overly depressing . I just want a book that will suck me in from the start....See MoreAugust 2019 - How is Your Home Build Going?
Comments (306)NewEnglandgal I think it’s fine. Here are some ideas on what you could do to build it down a bit if you still think it’s too high. You could put some pretty brackets underneath. Or another board flat to look like an apron under the shelf! I think these designs look great and they have the stone too. Don’t want to catch your Christmas stockings on fire! Maybe that’s what they were thinking. Also the further back your furniture is I think it is actually better tv viewing. You will have room for a nice coffee table too....See MoreShow Us Your Landscape and Gardens - A Photo Thread - August 2019
Comments (21)Yes, NHBabz I remember! When Gardenweb went corporate, I drifted away (still miss the Spike days). Since starting a new garden from scratch though I'm finding that most internet plant searches I do, after wading through all the marketing BS, brings me either here or to blogs. My partner, Dave, recently bought a tractor which has been a game changer for moving some of the rock. We're going to take a stab at building a wall with some of the larger stones that have accumulated in "inventory". We're hoping to do so without any back injuries or the loss of any fingers or toes. Wish us luck. I'm still reluctant to add many lilies. Apparently Black Beauty is one of the varieties most resistant to the beetles. I long for the day, I could just plant lilies and not have to worry they would get decimated. Don't get me started on Hibiscus sawfly larvae......See Moretanpexoctics Willis
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