World Bee Day
June 20th is
WORLD BEE DAY
This year’s theme, "Bee inspired by nature to nourish us all", says it all. Without the work that these little fellows do, our lives would be radically changed.
Be A Water Warrior This Summer -- Retire the Hose and Get A Professional Irrigation System
My neighbor has begun his summer lawn watering routine. Mid morning he drags his hose into the front yard and sets up his oscillating sprinkler. It gracefully sprays water into the air as it slowly shifts from side to side. Several hours later he moves the set up across the yard and begins the process again. This repeats several times throughout the day, as he makes sure that the entire yard gets its share of water. By the end of the day, water is flowing down the street. Each time I watch this, I wonder how many gallons are being used to water the street instead of his grass. Here, in mid Missouri where our water rates are high, that’s an expensive mistake.
Add Zest To Your Garden With Flowering Shrubs
My lilac bush was especially beautiful this spring. It bloomed nonstop for nearly three weeks, filling the deck with its heady fragrance. After the last few storms we’ve had though, it’s beginning to look a bit bedraggled so I’m sure that its time is coming to an end. After its show-stopping performance this year, I wish that I had planted more flowering shrubs in my garden. I guess that I didn’t realize how much enjoyment flowering shrubs can bring to the landscape.
