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  • Beautiful Painted Lady September 8, 2010
    The common name for Vanessa cardui, Painted Lady, was given to this beautiful wildlife butterfly because of its colorful past…and not one from the butterfly itself.  It is said the early miners out west called this abundant butterfly, Painted Lady, after the “working girls” in town. The hint of rose on the forewing reminded the miners [...] […]
    Helen Yoest
  • Bird Migration and Your Wildlife Garden September 8, 2010
    We’ve talked about Purple Martins and migration, but at this time of year many birds are migrating to their wintering homes. Warblers, Orioles, Tanagers, Vireos, Swallows, raptors, ducks and geese, Thrushes, Sparrows, and more are all on the move, and may be passing through your wildlife garden. And what they need most of all is [...] […]
    Carole Brown
  • Starkly Beautiful Cedar Glades September 7, 2010
    Nashville has marvelous local parks and greenways.  We are lucky folks. We can play, see beautiful native plants and experience nature in all its glory. What many Nashvillians don’t know is that Middle Tennessee is home to a rare and endangered ecosystem. I’m talking about our wonderful cedar glades. Cedar glades are like nothing you’ve [...] […]
    Gail Eichelberger
  • Just Add Water… September 7, 2010
    and the birds will flock to your garden.  (Sorry, couldn’t resist the pun.)  A pond is nice but not necessary, as even a small fountain will attract birds.You never know who might show up. For more on my adventures in waterfowl photography, see here. Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via [...] […]
    Barbara Pintozzi
  • Plant Fall Flowering Plants as Pollinator Feeding Stations September 6, 2010
    As fall arrives in the northeast, are you still noticing pollinators active in your wildlife garden? If you have aster, goldenrod, sedum or even some black-eyed susans blooming, check out which insects are visiting them right now. You’ll probably see an assortment of bumble bees, hover flies, parasitic wasps and beetles. Maybe even some newly [...] […]
    Ellen Sousa

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Let it snow, let it snow

Winter came to our home one night

Quietly pirouetting on silvery-toed slippers of snow,

And we , we were children once again.

-Bill Morgan, Jr.

Welcome to December and the first snowfall of the season for Rochester, NY. Say what you will about Winter’s cold and frigid winds, its first soft, white blanket soothes my spirit and comforts the landscape like no other season. That said, my fingers and toes are freezing and the teapot will stay heated until next June!

First snowfall of 2009. Beautiful!

First snowfall of 2009. Beautiful!

Today lists all new recipes on the December Recipes page. Every Wednesday will have new additions so remember to stop back and take a peek. There’s something for everyone, cookies, candies, breads, soups and more. You’re sure to find something to keep your kitchen warm and cozy. Don’t forget to enter the heirloom seed give-away, too. Just leave a comment here or send along a an e-mail with “growing heirloom” in the subject line to getinthegarden@gmail.com. You’re e-mail address is protected and it’s free… just my way of saying “THANKS” for reading!

December 1st, 2009 | Tags: | Category: Uncategorized

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