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Sunday, April 24, 2011
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shazzy
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Joliet, IL
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nice morning to make a birdhouse. i took a dried long neck swan gourd from last year and put the hole in and gutted it removing all seeds and inside dried material. then i got a piece of bamboo and made a perch. glued in place and poly urethene coating was sprayed to help it weather better. then galvanized wire was used to secure it in this nook from 4 different points using the fork in the branches to also help it sit securely. the pattern with the green and creme colored speckles still showing and mold patterns from the drying process helps it blend into the environment. i then direct seeded all the seeds in the area along the back fence that had compost added to it. out of that many seeds, i should see plenty of sprouters to choose from and cull the rest. these gourds were fun last year and figured why not let them do their thing again. a nice sunny easter morning was the perfect time to make a new home for a family. speaking of family, gonna see the Shenoha clan today at Cog Hill for easter brunch. i will not eat a thing all day....and then attack...lol.
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