eat I don’t really want to know how much I spend on bird seed each year. It’s an expensive hobby, for sure, but I guess it could be worse. If my hobby was skiing, a week at Aspen and a stay in a mountain chalet would buy a whole lot of birdseed. But I enjoy feeding and watching birds in my yard and they don’t go hungry. Recently, I have noticed in my bowl feeders that there are usually … [Read more...]
Let it Snow, Let it Snow
That little bit of snow this week was a godsend for us backyard gardeners. The white stuff may be nasty to drive on, but it’s beautiful on a yard or garden bed. Here’s why. Snow is like aa natural mulch and helps to moderate temperature changes underground. It’s a natural blanket of insulation for your garden soil.  As with home insulation, the R value is determined by the depth of … [Read more...]
Happy 2024
By Nancy B Resolutions. We all talk about them and some of us even make them. This year our resolution at Nancy B’s is to better educate our builders, architects, designers, contractors, and customers on the importance of bulb temperatures. Which LED bulb temperature is right for you? It’s important to decide what activity will take place in a room when selecting the bulb color … [Read more...]
Winter Opportunities: Chickahominy Lake
January and February—easily the two worst months of the year, particularly for those of us who like to get outdoors and maybe wet a line. Yes, fishing is generally poor in these months, except on the Chickahominy Lake in Prince Edward County. The Chickahominy Lake is my favorite fishing lake in winter. It’s a very shallow lake, meaning the water is comparatively warmer, with lots of bait … [Read more...]
Making the Bed
“You made your bed, now sleep in it!†That’s right. I did make the bed. It’s now my job. My first experience in bed-making was as an eight-year-old at a boy’s camp in western Virginia, called Camp Lake Pocahontas. We slept on wooden beds with a mattress, some sheets, a pillow, and a blanket. Each morning after revelry, we made our beds which were later inspected by the Camp … [Read more...]
The (Garden) Countdown Begins
The days are gradually growing longer. With more daylight and sun, the ground begins to warm. In two more months, we can begin to plant early spring crops. The Garden Countdown has begun. I hated to see last year’s garden come to an end. I had a spectacular year with tomatoes and okra. I have already begun planning in my mind what to plant this year and where. My garden is small, and I try to … [Read more...]
Signs of Our Times
Tips on Pitching a Tent. … [Read more...]
Gobble Up These Turkey Patties
Ground turkey is an exceptionally healthy meat, and quite economical. A 4-ounce patty has only 170 calories and a 20-ounce package of ground turkey is less than $5. But we hardly ever have turkey patties. They are not exciting entrees, to say the least. However! By accident, I have discovered a way to make turkey patties that are fit for kings. A few weeks back, I bought a 20-ounce package of … [Read more...]
Worms In the Driveway
I went out to get the paper a few days ago (yes, I still get a paper) and saw a wonderful sight. There was a worm in the driveway after a good rain. That’s a good sign. That means spring is not far away when lawns and gardens will teem with worms. I have always had an affinity for worms, dating back to the days when my dad and I went down to the creek bottom behind our house to dig … [Read more...]
Sam’s Club Pasture Raised Eggs
I was in Sam’s recently and remembered that we needed eggs. Back in the Egg and Dairy section, I saw a shelf with Pasture Raised Eggs, a description I had not noticed before. Commonly, I see Cage Free Eggs, but never Pasture Raised. The eggs were large brownish eggs and were $4.98 for a dozen and a half – a little more than I pay for regular eggs but a little less than Cage Free eggs at … [Read more...]
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