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by Liz Magnanti Redpoll. Photo courtesy Flickr: Kev Chapman Most of the time we think of bird migration season being in the spring and fall. In May we see a dramatic increase in the number and species of birds that come into the area: warblers, shorebirds, swallows, and hummingbirds, to name a few. And in …

by Cathy Monrad Chances are, you have the materials required for this project either sitting around gathering dust or packed away in storage. Thrift stores and garage sale are great places to find the bud vase and bowl needed to create this whimsical addition to your garden.  I spent some time experimenting with various bowl …

by Valerie Shaw The wind is howling, my daughter is home sick, and the snow can’t seem to decide whether it will melt, harden into ice, or smother us in another five inches. It’s starting to feel like winter will never end! Yet, beneath that icy layer, things are getting ready to change. Believe it …