August into September - sill plenty of summer left!
FEATURED PROJECT
A wonderful example of taking the existing space
and transforming it into muliple levels of new living space!
The home is completely transformed by the addition of this new living area!
charm.
See this and other wonderful additons built by
Anthony & Company Construction - AnthCo.com
A Barbeque Tasting!
Nothing says "outdoors" or "summer" more than barbecue.
So why not spice up an outdoor gathering with a "specialty"
sauce tasting? This could add a little kick to the picnic
table and give friends and family something tasty to dish
about.
Make a bsic barbeque sauce, then create three or four batches
of different sauces. Try a batch with lots of garlic, one with
a little honey, or one with hot sauce and herbs. Write down each
'recipe' in a spiral bound notebook so you can keep tabs on
each batch.
Serve each sauce and a variety of small plates (French fries,
grilled veggies, grilled steak tips, and chicken fingers) in a dip
platter. Once everyone has voted on their favorite sauce, announce
the favorite and give it a personalized name. Your friends will be
clamoring for you to bring over your "gourmet" batch when they grill out!
Backyard Hunt!
Offer an activity that’s both a return to childhood for adults and
something for the whole family: a backyard nature hunt. First, create
a list of ten to twelve common backyard items .. things like a smooth stone,
a dandelion, a maple leaf, or a four-leaf clover. Then have the group
divide into teams however they wish, and give each team a brown paper bag.
Send each team out to the yard to collect each item from the list. Add
"bonus items" (toys or other small objects) around the yard beforehand
and alert the teams to look for these little surprises. When all of the
teams are done hunting, re-group and compare the items everyone has found.
Backyard Frisbee Golf
This is an inexpensive, simple, and engaging activity for all ages and skills.
First, make certain you have three or four Frisbee discs, small notepads,
and pencils (for keeping score). Then design a six- to nine-hole Frisbee
golf course in your backyard or neighborhood. Create copies of the "hole"
list and hand them out to your friends and family.
Then let the fun begin! Individuals will throw the Frisbee discs with a goal
of hitting each of the "holes" in the fewest number of throws. "Holes" can be
anything: hitting a tree, shrub or trash can. If you need more space move to
the neighborhood park and designate "holes" as street signs, park benches and
playground equipment.
You could also designate holes with brightly colored beach towels or baskets,
the object being to land the Frisbee on or in these items for your score. For
safety, make sure to stay away from busy streets and neighbors' gardens .. unless
they are ok with their kids' sandbox acting as the ninth hole!
Frisbee is a registered trademark of Wham-O, Inc.
A fascinating site that gives you all kinds of answers to all sorts
of "how come's"! Based on a newspaper column, this is a most informative
and entertaining site!
Have some great fun finding out all kinds of things on this site!
In the back yard....
Things to Do!
Lawn
If the heat continues without rain for an extended
period - say over a week - be sure to water the lawn
deeply, so it soaks in a good 6"
Trees and Shrubs
Shear off the shrubs after the flush of new growth. Clip off
any faded blooms that are left over. Think about what to plant
come fall.
Vines and Ground Covers
Water as needed. Prune off faded blooms after the blooming
season is over. Trim and groom the edges of ground cover to
neaten them up.
Flower Gardens
Fertilize and water as needed - keep the soil moist. Pick flowers
often, both to enjoy indoors and to promote more blooms on the plants.
Clean up any dead vegetation and remove weeds.
Vegetable Gardens
Mulch crops to hold in moisture and keep soil cool. Harvest often
to enjoy the bounty and encourage further growth. Clean up dead
and dying stems and plants once they have finished producing.
Clear out any weeds to avoid having to deal with them in the spring.
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