Deer Destruction, Last year I was having Hosta problems, the Deer thought I planted them for their taste. My Hostas were taking a beating and they really didn't recover that summer. The good news is while Gail and I were at a feed store in Plaistow NH  on U.S.Highway 125 a sales person suggested we use dry blood. I can honestly say the deer stopped eating my Hostas and all the other plants I sprinkled the blood around. So Ladies and Gents the dry blood really works. Butch Dunkin' Slugs,   I am sure that most gardeners know about "Beer and slugs", but if you don't here's some reading click on the Slugs below this item. The little things have a viratous taste for the brew it doesn't matter what kind, they're just glad to get it. Yet, they do tend to like their brew fresh, go figure that one out.   After reading these sites I was impressed with the Facts over the Myths. I always thought they drank themselves to oblivion Butch                     Art of Dried Flowers, Hi everyone,    I forgot to share this web site with you February 15th night. There are many, but this one has a lot of information. Hope everyone had a good time. I enjoyed doing it. Diane Link to this and read more: Drying Flowers and Foliage for Arrangements Formosan Subterranean Termites, Hi everyone,   If you use mulch around your house be very careful about buying mulch this year. After the hurricane in New Orleans many trees were blown over. These trees were then turned into mulch and the state is trying to get rid of tons and tons of this mulch to any state or company who will come and haul it away. So it will be showing up in Home Depot and Lowes at dirt cheap prices with one huge problem; Formosan Termites will be the bonus in many of those bags. New Orleans is one of the few areas in the country were the Formosan Termites has gotten a strong hold and most of the trees blown down were already badly infested with those termites. Now we may have the worst case of transporting a problem to all parts of the country that we have ever had. These termites can eat a house in no time at all and we have no good control against them, so tell your friends that own homes to avoid cheap mulch and know were it came from. Michelle Link to this and read more: Formosan Subterranean Termites Hey Web Guy, Did you know that juniper berries are safe to eat? All female juniper plants produce these fused cones, which people refer to as berries. And all of them are edible. Store the fresh berries in plastic bags in your freezer. Or spread them on a jellyroll pan to dry. Turn the oven to its lowest setting and let it preheat. Set the pan in the oven, close the door and immediately turn off the heat. After 3 to 4 hours check a few berries by squeezing; they should feel firm and dry. When they are dry, let them cool and then store them in jars with tight-fitting lids in a dry, dark place. They'll keep for up to 2 years. Maybe someone in our club has a recipe for these berries?????? Robin's ~ Hot Mushroom Dip 2 Tbsp. hard margarine or butter ½ tsp. seasoned salt 1 cup finely chopped onion ½ tsp. dill weed 1 garlic clove, minced (or ¼ tsp. powder), optional Pepper, heavy sprinkle 3 cups chopped fresh white mushrooms 1 ½ cups Grated 8 oz. block of cream cheese, softened and with Jalapeño Cheese Cut into 8 pieces ½ cup mayonnaise (not salad dressing) Sliced fresh mushrooms, for garnish Chopped chives or scallions, for garnish Melt margarine in large frying pan on medium. Add onion, garlic and chopped mushrooms. Cook for about 10 minutes until liquid is evaporated and mushrooms are golden. Remove from heat. Add next 4 ingredients. Stir until cream cheese is melted. Add Monterey Jack cheese and mayonnaise. Mix well. Spread in ungreased 9-inch pie plate or shallow casserole. Sprinkle with uncooked mushroom slices and chive. Bake in 350°F oven for about25-30minutes until heated through. Serve with assorted crackers, bread sticks, fresh vegetables, or pita wedges. Makes2½ cups. Real Fact"In 1634, tulip bulbs were a form of currency in Holland." Now that's one for the books, not very stable for a currency wouldn't you say. diet Snapple Winter's Breath The gentle breeze whispers pass the Autumn leaves, Crackling as a sizzling fire on a cold winter's night. The forest, seemingly aflame, is a sea of brilliant colour. My soul falling into the melody, as a songbird singing his solo to me. The sun, easing over the Southern horizon, warms my pale state of life. I long for that gentle voice to sound my heart to song. Should we be the flesh that we see, one day it to will feed the trees. I wait with anticipation, to free my spirit and fly with an eagle. So dear kindred, were we to cross our paths this day. Hope you see, life has its purity. Spring, new life that brings joy and rebirth, freeing the soul to soar. I found this Poem at Poetry.com, I liked the Author