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My Big Ash

Posted March 18th, 2013 by .

My tree has talent. Standing perfectly still, it snags flying golf balls like a major league shortstop. We haven’t lost a window in 13 years
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Snow Bird

Posted February 7th, 2013 by .

When this ‘Betty’ Magnolia next to my front door rains pink flower petals on my sidewalk in the spring, it reminds me of a flower girl
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The Painted Fireplace

Posted February 2nd, 2013 by .

Unfortunately, using real stone for this fireplace would cause it to collapse through the floor into the basement. Apparently 15 foot slabs of limestone and
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Attention Grabbing Agave

Posted January 9th, 2013 by .

These two photos are from a recent visit to California’s wine country. The garden design styles couldn’t be more opposite, yet the Agave is the
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Built-in TV Unit

Posted December 30th, 2012 by .

Our home in Florida lacked architectural interest. Every fourth house in the neighborhood has the identical floor plan. S0 to spice things up a bit
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Living On Air

Posted December 17th, 2012 by .

In Florida, anything that holds still, eventually turns black with mold. Sidewalks. Houses. Fences. My teak storage cabinet. Instead of trying to keep my cabinet
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Feeling Blue

Posted December 16th, 2012 by .

Glazed ceramic pots in a wintry northern garden need to be protected from the freezing rain and snow. You can cover them with a tarp,