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Redbud

Redbuds are starting to bloom in my backyard. Native to the South, the bark of the tree was used by Native Indians used the inner bark to make a yellow dye and used the tea from the bark for medicinal purposes such as dysentery. Cardinals like the seeds and apparently some squirrels. What I love about the tree are the different colors, pink blossoms and heart shaped purples leaves.

Vinca

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Flower of immortality in Germany, flower of death in Italy and flower of friendship in France, vinca in my backyard is from my Grandmother’s yard therefore, the flower of love for me.  Vinca is native to Africa, Asia, Europe and North America. In the Middle Ages it was used as garlands for those being executed probably because it wilts so quickly.  Its history also holds superstitions of exorcism to love potions – umm… what interesting tales for my backyard as its variegated vines spread throughout.

Insect House

I just received this lovely gift an insect house that will "attract bees and other insects to help pollinate flowers in my garden" . Lovely idea! I am anxious to see who will use it.

Nesting Time

It's nesting time in my backyard so I normally leave out some lint from he dryer or some yarn for the birds. This idea from Farm Fiber is the best yet. Fill a suet holder with unused yarn. Love this idea! One year when I had my two instead of one dog, I had shaved them both and had tons of hair that looked like bodies lying around. A squirrel got hold of all the hair and made a hair nest that would be the envy of any artist.

And just for the record, I found this photo on Pinterest via @Leslie Flood who I don't know but has incredible taste and traced it back to its origin.

Hand Made with Love and Passion

Going around the world - hand made with love and passion!

Hermes Voyage 3

Hermes.com is like walking into a virtual museum or a toy store. Every click is another adventure; take a gander at them - you will enjoy it y Bon Voyage!