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Gorilla Glue and its many uses. 2007-09-12 06:39:21 One example of interesting topics would be Gorilla
Glue, and all of its many uses. We have personally used Gorilla Glue for making ant traps used with our hummingbird feeders, furniture repair, dish washer rack repair, gluing tennis balls on the legs of walkers used by the elderly, and more. Gorilla Glue really is truly an all-purpose very versatile glue, which can be used for any project; at least any project that we have been able to dream up.
This post is not intended to be an advertisement for the company, but to form a dialog on interesting projects that have been accomplished with the use of this glue.
We will keep you posted on the feeder ant traps after the hummingbird feeding season. This will prove whether the glue can hold up for the entire season. If we are lucky, a Rufous hummingbird will join us during the winter!
Making a Hummingbird Feeder Ant Trap
Are your hummingbird feeders overrun with pesky ants? This is a simple ant trap which is effective and very easy to make,
Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens 2007-06-25 10:55:14 June 2007 Trip to Roan Mountain
My wife and I had an opportunity to visit the Roan Mountain Rhododendron Gardens
on June 23rd, 2007. We barely missed the peak blooming which occurred on Tuesday, June 19th. The views were still spectacular! I wanted to share some of the history, statistics and nature images with you.
Roan Mountain is most famous for its acres of rhododendron gardens. Around the third week in June, the shrubs are covered with hundreds of large magenta blooms. The blooming peak last only a few days.
The mountain is a 5-mile-long ridge with the high point at Roan High Knob, 6,285 feet, and the low point at Carvers Gap, 5,500 feet.
The state line follows the Roan Mountain ridge, as does most of the Appalachian Trail. The US. Forest Service bought the 7,000 acres along the top and sides of Roan Mountain in 1941.
Roan Mountain’s high elevation results in cool, wet summers and harsh, cold winter. Roan Mountain is frequently in the clouds and sometimes above the cloud
Glass Bottle Trees 2007-05-24 15:34:35 Glass Bottle Trees
- Is it just a Mississippi thing?
We have received inquiries about the glass bottle trees, which will be available on our web site soon. Thought we might share some history and reading material for those interested.
Slaves from the Congo in Africa brought the idea of the traditional bottle trees - live trees with colored bottles on the ends of branches - into this country. Bottle trees protected homes from evil spirits by trapping spirits inside the bottle, where they could do no harm.
Recently, the bottle tree has seen new life as a tree-like metal structure with a steady base and branches (where colored bottles are placed).
It was the perfect song for Muddy Waters and Willie Dixon knew it. The song was still fresh and Muddy learned it quickly from Dixon while taking a break between sets at Chicago’s club Zanzibar, where he was playing a regular gig. The year was 1953 and Muddy was at the height of his power, both artistically and commercially.
When he tried & Read more:Glass
Save the Seeds 2007-05-16 14:18:28 Heirloom gardeners preserve the plants of the past.
While driving along a country road, most people only notice the meadows filled with colorful wildflowers. It takes an heirloom gardener to distinguish a hard-to-find plant such as Dame’s-rocket from the common weeds surrounding it.
Heirloom gardeners - those who enjoy searching for and planting old-fashioned non-hybridized plants - don’t hesitate to hit the brakes and park alongside grassy embankments to get some cuttings or a few seeds.
The time they spend tramping through open fields or across cemeteries is their contribution to the preservation of seemingly rare cultivators. They also share their knowledge - and ofentimes, a few plants - with other gardening enthusiasts.
Betty Perry, 81, is one such gardener.
“I just love to collect plants,” said Perry, a former volunteer and garden curator at Mordecai, a historic home, garden and park site in Raleigh. “You see, they’re taking the old plants t
Home grown & hand-painted birdhouse gourds. 2007-05-15 16:12:16 Article from Tennessee Southern Living - July 2006
For the Birds
Bird lovers would be out of their gourds to pass on these hanging habitats. The natural nests attract small birds such as wrens and chickadees. Detailed designs range from flowers to barns. Grown on a family farm and hand painted by Johnson City artists, the inexpensive gourds add both feathered friends and intrigue to yards. To order, call (866) 637-5223 or visit Backyard Birds & Discovery Center.
YardBirds Animals 2007-05-15 08:20:00 Unique Cast Iron Sculptures by YardBirds
Unique cast iron sculptures can be very entertaining and bring life to any home and garden.
Rich Kolb and his father created the first Yardbird sculpture nearly ten years ago in Jamestown, Kentucky. The first bird came about from tinkering with scrap materials. People instantly loved them! Today, Yardbirds are still hand crafted in Kentucky (now, Louisville) by a group of artisans and the flock of birds has grown from one to over sixty.
In making the unique cast iron sculptures, they use recycled materials - scrap and rejected garden tools, farm machinery, bicycle and auto parts. Buying a Yardbird reduces solid waste destined for a landfill, and they estimate that so far they have re-used over 2 million pounds of scrap.
Each bird has its own personality. While there are certain designs produced, no two birds are exactly alike. Whether it is a turn of the head, the placement of the eyes, or the variation in the hand-painted (or rusted) finish, ea Read more:Animals
Glass Bottle Trees add color to your garden. 2007-09-19 18:42:07 We gave you some history on Glass
Bottle Trees
in May and promised that some would be made available. Four different styles are now in our inventory! The tree styles include Free-style, Straight, Flower and Pine styles.
There are currently eight different bottle colors to choose from including Antique Green, Brandywine, Clear, Cobalt Blue, Frosted, Green, Red and Smoke.
You can view the glass bottles and get a preview of bottle trees displayed at customer homes here.
View Glass Bottles and Movie
This is a link to the store. Glass Bottle Trees
YardBirds Dog Breeds - Brief Dog History 2007-09-30 10:57:20 YardBirds Dog Breeds - Brief
Dog History
Airedales
The Airedale’s history is unique in that it is both a working/war dog and a sporting dog. At the beginning of the 20th century, the Airedale’s title as the #1 working/war dog in the world was undisputed. Upon introduction to North America, the Airedale developed into the original “three-in-one” gun dog, equally able to handle upland game birds, waterfowl and fur. Airedales still perform as first rate hunting partners and working dogs, as well as being competitive in obedience, agility and conformation. And just as important, they are great family companions!
Beagles
Dating back to the 1300s, the Beagle was first bred as a hunting companion for small game. His compact, muscular body, bold attitude and hardy bearing, come from a blend of various ancient hounds. In America, the Beagle dates back to colonial days, when they were imported for hunting rabbits. A weekly brushing helps to keep their short coat
Bluebird Nesting 2008-07-07 13:14:42 It’s that time of year when your favorite bluebird houses should be monitored for potential predators. We are currently experiencing bluebird baby feeding at it’s best.
The mother takes a quick look around to see if the surrounding area is safe.
The babies appear to be waiting patiently. Just ask mom if she thinks that’s the case.
OK, here you [...] Read more:Nesting
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