Greetings ~ For those who celebrated Easter (I know I'm a bit late here), I hope your day was filled with family, food and flowers. We usually join Tom's family for Easter brunch, and it is always a special gathering with pretty spring blooms and delicious food. However, this past Easter we
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Epimedium 'Mini Pearl' is an easy to grow broadleaf evergreen or semi-evergreen perennial groundcover perennial with. In spring white and yellow flowers emerge. Grows well with mostly sun - mostly shade and regular water. Drought tolerant once established. Adapts to various soil conditions. Does well in rich, rocky and clay soil. CHARACTERISTICS OF Epimedium 'Mini Pearl' Plant type: perennial groundcover perennial Plant family: berberidaceae Mature size: 18 IN - 24 IN - wide, 18 IN - 24 IN - tall Flowers: white and yellow blooms in spring Uses: rock garden, woodland garden, long-lived, heart-shaped leaves, container plant GROWING CONDITIONS for Epimedium 'Mini Pearl' USDA Zones: 5a - 8b Sun exposure: mostly sun - mostly shade Watering frequency: regular Resistant to: deer Soil needs: rich, rocky and clay About Epimedium Epimediums, also known as fairy wings, barrenwort, bishop’s hat, and more, are charming woodland perennials in the Berberidaceae, or barberry family. Epimediums' attractive foliage is dotted with delicate flowers in spring. Why grow Epimedium? Epimediums are hardy, long-lived additions to woodlands, rock gardens, and containers. Plants expand slowly via rhizomes at a polite, measured pace. How to care for Epimedium Epimediums are durable plants. They will thrive in rich, loamy soil with regular water, but are drought tolerant and amazingly adaptable to virtually any soil from rocky to clay. Clay will slow them down at first, but eventually the tough rhizomes will win out. Epimediums are often recommended for dry shade, where few other plants succeed, but not all dry shade is created equally. Gardeners in dry summer climates will need to supply some water during the growing season. These plants need very little care beyond an annual freshening up trim if the foliage looks like it needs it, and a good layer of mulch. Epimediums are generally deer-resistant, but rabbits love to nip at the tender new growth.
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TODAY'S SEEDS OF WISDOM JUST BLOOMED TODAY AWKWARD VISIT WITH SANTA PHOTO OF THE DAY HIDEOUS CHRISTMAS SWEATER PHOTO OF THE DAY HOLIDAY ANIMAL PHOTO OF THE DAY TWEET TREATS DID YOU KNOW...? DOG CONFESSIONS BIZARRE CHRISTMAS CARDS GARDEN UPDATE PERSIMMONS FAUNA GARDEN GIGGLE GARDEN GOODIES~SHARE OUR GARDEN RECIPE #0111 MRS. NITA BUTLER'S PERSIMMON PUDDING WHAT IN THE WORLD? FEEDBACK JUST BLOOMED TODAY AWKWARD VISIT WITH SANTA PHOTO OF THE DAY HIDEOUS CHRISTMAS SWEATER PHOTO OF THE DAY HOLIDAY ANIMAL PHOTO OF THE DAY TWEET TREATS bringing you the quirky, funniest and most interesting tweets from Twitter that we came across. Live your life and forget your age. - Norman Vincent Peale @DavidRoads DID YOU KNOW...? the average hen lays 260 eggs per year? DOG CONFESSIONS GARDEN UPDATE What an incredibly lovely day weather-wise. Like the Indian Summer we were missing, today's light breezes and gentle sun made it a delight. I hear rain and snow are coming soon, so we will enjoy it while we can. BIZARRE CHRISTMAS CARDS PERSIMMONS Most of the world calls them kaki; they are caqui in Spanish, or Sharon fruit in Israel. In the United States, we call them persimmons after the Algonquin Indian name for Diospyros virginiana, the native american persimmon or Possum Persimmon. The genus name, Diospyros, means “food for the gods”. Once you get to know persimmons, you will agree they are indeed food for the gods. Growing up we loved our mother's persimmpon pudding, a variety with the bright orange hachiya persimmons being the star. The result is a fragrant and tasty steamed-type pudding that bakes in the oven. See our Garden Goodies section below for her recipe. Persimmons need to be fully ripe before using. They have a lot of tannin and protein in them, so ripen them more quickly by placing them in a paper bag with some bananas, which will give off a gas while they are ripening and hurry the persimmons along. The persimmons should be soft, like a thin skin covering a jelly-like pulp inside, not mushy. We all cherish those memories of that wonderful dessert and as it was rare that she would make it, it was something to look forward to in the Fall. Bonus! If we could find a neighbor or friend that had a tree and didn't want the fruit, we would rejoice! Take a chance and try today's recipe for a taste of Fall your tummy will thank you for. GARDEN GIGGLE DILBERT'S RULES OF WORK 1. I can please only one person per day. Today is not your day. Tomorrow, isn't looking good either. 2. I love deadlines. I especially like the whooshing sound they make as they go flying by. 3. Am I getting smart with you? How would you know? 4. I'd explain it to you, but your brain would explode. 5. Someday we'll look back on all this and plow into a parked car. 6. There are very few personal problems that cannot be solved through a suitable application of high explosives. 7. Tell me what you need, and I'll tell you how to get along without it. 8. Accept that some days you're the pigeon, and some days you're the statue. 9. Needing someone is like needing a parachute. If he isn't there the first time you need him, chances are you won't be needing him again. 10. I don't have an attitude problem. You have a perception problem. 11. Last night I lay in bed looking up at the stars in the sky and I thought to myself, "Where the heck is the ceiling?!" 12. My Reality Check bounced. 13. On the keyboard of life, always keep one finger on the escape key. 14. I don't suffer from stress. I'm a carrier. 15. You're slower than a herd of turtles stampeding through peanut butter. 16. Do not meddle in the affairs of dragons, 'cuz, like, you are crunchy and taste good with ketchup. 17. Everybody is somebody else's weirdo! FAUNA Click Here GARDEN GOODIES~SHARE OUR GARDEN RECIPE #0111 MRS. NITA BUTLER'S PERSIMMON PUDDING There are many, many persimmon pudding recipes out there and not all are alike or even good. This is a winner. You'll want to put this one in your collection. You Will Need: (2) c persimmon pulp (1) tsp baking soda (2) c sugar (3) lg eggs (1-1/2) c buttermilk (1) tsp vanilla (1-1/2) c flour (1/2) tsp nutmeg (1) tsp cinnamon (1/8) tsp salt (1/4) c half and half cream (1) stick unsalted butter Instructions: Mix pulp and baking soda in a large bowl. Add sugar and eggs; beat well. Add buttermilk and vanilla. Sift flour, spices, salt together. Stir in persimmon mixture. Beat well and add cream. Put butter in 9" by 13" pan to melt in oven. Pour butter into pulp mixture, leaving just enough to grease the pan. Beat well. Pour into greased pan and bake in slow oven (300F) for 1 hour or until done. Editor's Note: Serve with whipped cream or we love flavored coffee creamer as a sauce over the hot cake. WHAT IN THE WORLD? On today in American history, people in gardens everywhere were talking about: 1793 The Louvre Museum is opened 1864 President Lincoln re-elected 1887 Doc Holliday dies of tuberculosis 1892 Grover Cleveland wins the Presidency again; the only President to serve non-consecutive terms of office 1895 A German physicist discovers x-rays and wins Nobel prize 1939 Hitler survives an assassination attempt 1960 JFK elected President 1962 Last Ford Rotunda built 1971 Led Zeppelin releases the album containing "Stairway to Heaven" 1974 Ted Bundy botches an abduction attempt 1994 Hurricane Gordon is born; Sonny Bono is elected to Congress 2012 Barack Obama elected to second term as US President FEEDBACK As always, we would love to hear from you! Please share here; Or find us on Facebook Or Pin us! Tweet Delicious
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Our best-selling Original Charleston Bedswing is loved by customers seeking a cozy hanging bed swing retreat for their porch or living area - a place to relax and enjoy the comfort of your home. The Original Charleston Bedswing measures 83”L x 43”W x 24”H. To best complement your Original Charleston Bedswing, we recommend a cushion set that includes a bottom cushion, a back cushion, and an option of side cushions, bolsters, or throw pillows. You may add your cushion set as a separate item here. You also have the option of a ProManila rope or chain hanging package for up to a 12 foot ceiling height. Your chain or rope will be cut based on the ceiling measurement you provide (minus 2 feet of the ceiling height for chain / plus 4 feet of the ceiling height for rope); please measure twice. If your ceiling is over 12 feet, please contact us for assistance. The ProManila rope is a synthetic alternative to natural fiber manila rope; it performs better than a natural fiber in outdoor elements but is still a less durable hanging option than chain. The rope may stretch over time, making it necessary to adjust the height of your bedswing. And if used in a humid environment, the rope can be susceptible to fade, mildew and rot. Overall, depending on the climate, the rope may need to be replaced from time to time. Our bedswings are made to order. Estimated shipment dates include a longer lead time - typically eight to ten weeks. We make every effort to deliver your order as soon as possible, though, so please be prepared to receive your item(s) immediately following placing the order. If you cannot accept delivery before a certain date, please notify us in advance. Due to space constraints, we do not hold shipments once your item is ready. PLEASE NOTE -- your bedswing and cushions will arrive separately. The cushions are sent via freight carrier and will be delivered curbside. Please make arrangements to bring the cushions into your home and dispose of the packaging and pallet. The bedswing is sent via white glove carrier and placed in your chosen area of the home. However, please alert us in advance if you have significant stairs and/or need the bedswing placed on an upper level or difficult to navigate area as additional charges may apply.
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