It’s February. It’s the depth of winter with cold and snow surrounding us but we’re safe and warm in our homes. Though it doesn’t seem like it, spring is creeping closer. February is the shortest month of the year, so we’ll soon be looking backwards on this winter. To get through this time of cold […]
Do you have anything you would like to share with the club? Drop Sandi, Beth, Jan or April a line or give one of us a call. We will try to feature member’s content — but you have to send it in! We love hearing from you. Last month we heard from Kathy K. I […]
Yes, it is winter. We gardeners especially are hungering for a touch of green. You can satisfy that hunger by adding a plant or two or three. Forget those faux plants made of plastic or fabric. Go for the real thing. Not only will you enjoy the living green of nature, houseplants are actually good […]
“Come feed the little birds, show them you care, and you’ll be glad if you do. Their young ones are hungry, their nests are so bare, all it takes is tuppence from you.”
Even though it’s still winter, now is the time to think about monarchs! Monarchs in the western US are especially at risk of extinction, but our monarchs east of the Rockies could use some help too. The single best thing you can do to help the monarch population is to plant native milkweed! Just a […]
I chuckled when I read the first line of Sandi’s message. “It’s February.” Need we say more? It reminded me of a well-worn children’s book handed down to us from my husband’s Aunt Mary. In it a chatty family of field mice living in an old stone wall were busy gathering nuts and grain for […]
It’s February. It’s the depth of winter with cold and snow surrounding us but we’re safe and warm in our homes. Though it doesn’t seem like it, spring is creeping closer. February is the shortest month of the year, so we’ll soon be looking backwards on this winter. To get through this time of cold […]
The only new mailing we had for February was Get Well wishes sent to Jill LaBelle.
Tired of the cold and staying in the house? Plan a project! Here are a few simple crafts you can do for Valentines’ Day and a quick Valentine dessert recipe to celebrate the occasion. You can also make a simple homemade soup for two to share with a spouse or a friend—just add a sandwich for […]
BUTTON PAPER CLIPS Buttons with flat backs and no shank Large, coated paper clips Glue Directions: Apply glue to back of buttons and clips. Press to adhere. Allow to dry 24 hours. from Feb/Mar 2021 Country Woman