As many of you may already know, Ning.com will begin charging to host sites. Based on the size of the group as well as the fact that I want this to be a free open network to exchange ideas and share adventures, I can not at this time justify the fee.



My plan is to set up a WordPress site that will replace both the Ning.com site and the backyardadventuresonline.com site. While this is a lot of extra work, it is a good opportunity to rethink and reorganize these sites so they are more… Continue

Another beautiful weekend here in north Florida -- the azaleas are finally in full bloom. My tomatoes are in the ground, squash and sunflowers planted. Can't wait to see their little green heads peek out of the ground. Am re-posting this from last spring as it is still so timely. Gardening can be… Continue

Snow is melting, birds are singing, and day light savings time is upon us. But that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few more dreary dark days ahead – probably during Spring Break when the kids are home with nothing to do.



After this winter’s blizzards, you have probably run out of ideas to keep the kids occupied inside yet another day.

Pull out several…

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Holiday decorations are put away; the new year is well underway with record cold weather, major snow storms, rain and wind. What better time for another holiday – one that brings a smile to the face and anticipation of warm sunny flower filled days. About ten years ago I decided to forego holiday tradition of cards – the holidays are too busy to send cards and overflowing with greetings from the family, friends as well as the corner drug store. Groundhog Day just doesn’t get much attention or… Continue