Ground Hog Day and Vine Trimming
Yes, I know. Ground hog day is February 2nd. And this is February 3rd. And I know Punxsutawney Phil saw …
Tag Archives: winter
1-2-3 Eggnog Recipe
My personal eggnog recipe is quick and easy: Break two medium eggs in a bowl and whisk till blended. Add …
Your Hearth, From Where You Sit
I posted this topic at hearth.com, and there has been over 130 replies with photos and 7,000 views to date. …
Samhain, Harvests and Halloween
A partial excerpt from Wikipeida: Samhain (pronounced /ˈsɑːwɪn/ SAH-win or /ˈsaʊ.ɪn/ SOW-in, Irish pronunciation: [sˠaunʲ]) is a Gaelic festival marking the …
Firewood and Proper Use of a Moisture Meter
If you heat with wood, you may have bought a moisture meter to help you decide if your wood is …
Almond Flowers, But No Bees
Our almond trees are blooming now, in February. A bit early. But of more concern, I also noticed there is …
Almond Bloom 2016
Two days ago I noticed that our almond trees started to bloom. Almost a month earlier than last year!
Winter Solstice 2015
Earlier this morning was the Winter Solstice in Europe. One of those natural events I like to track and personally …
