Straight Out of Blue Ridge, GA

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

We start lighting candles…~Baboo

02/25/2026

Rep. Thomas Massie went nuclear on Trump’s Department of Justice today for bringing zero “charges, arrests, or investigations” over the Epstein files. He started dropping names and demanded justice right on the House floor. 😳

02/25/2026

February is usually when I start losing my mind looking at the gray sky every day, so I treat my indoor seed trays like a survival kit. It’s my favorite way to get a jump on spring without spending a small fortune at the garden center in May. And honestly, I just like knowing exactly...

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

A little reminder for safe foraging: only eat what you can confidently ID. Some look-alikes are not friendly. ✅ Safety checklist:
• Harvest only from chemical-free areas (no sprayed lawns, roadsides, pet zones) 🚫
• Pick young leaves for the best flavor and texture
• Wash well and start with a small taste if it’s new to you
Many “weeds” are nutrient-packed and grow for free, but certainty is everything 🔎

02/25/2026

02/25/2026

The Dragons Are Real.Equip Your Child for the Battle That Matters Most. When his father dies, young Rolland is sent by his grandfather to the remote Viaticus Islands — home to the hidden Woodshire Academy of Dragon Slaying.There, he discovers a shocking truth:The dragons he must face are not beast...

02/25/2026

SIGN THE PETITION to tell Your Representatives to co-sponsor and pass HR 7601 the No Immunity for Glyphosate Act: tinyurl.com/NoImmunityGlyphosate

In a betrayal to all Americans, President Donald Trump issued an Executive Order (EO) titled “Promoting the National Defense by Ensuring an Adequate Supply of Elemental Phosphorus and Glyphosate-Based Herbicides” on Wednesday, February 18, 2026, which instructed our federal government to protect and increase the local production of glyphosate-based herbicides, and provided Bayer-Monsanto a legal shield, immunity from pesticide-harm lawsuits.

Thousands of you took part in actions that we launched the next day 1) demanding that Trump reverse his EO, and 2) urging Congress to use their authority to rescind the EO.

Your voices were heard.

A press release issued by Representatives Thomas Massie (R-KY) and Chellie Pingree (D-ME) announced a bipartisan, co-sponsored bill, HR 7601, the “No Immunity for Glyphosate Act.” The bill would rescind Trump’s EO. Specifically, HR 7601 will:

Prohibit the use of federal funds to implement the Executive Order, preventing federal agencies from using appropriated funds to administer or enforce the directive; and
Affirm that glyphosate manufacturers are not immune from civil liability, ensuring that manufacturers, distributors, and suppliers cannot claim immunity under the Defense Production Act, federal contractor defenses, or other federal authorities, while preserving the constitutional right of injured individuals to pursue claims under federal and state law.

The bipartisan bill’s original co-sponsors also include Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC), and Rep. Ro Khanna (D-CA).

Please take action now urging your Representative to co-sponsor and pass HR 7601. We cannot let the President’s egregious overreach stand. Taxpayer dollars must not be used to increase production of toxic, carcinogenic glyphosate-based herbicides in the United States. And Bayer should not be given immunity when its poison products cause harm.

Send an email directly to your Rep with our form. You can use our pre-written comment text, but we encourage you to edit it to make it your own. https://tinyurl.com/NoImmunityGlyphosate

02/25/2026

🌸 9 Pink Perennials for Your Garden 🌸
Add long-lasting color and soft charm season after season!

☀️ Sun Lovers

Pink Echinacea — full sun, well-drained soil, water weekly (Zones 3–9)
Dianthus — sun, excellent drainage, water when dry (Zones 3–9)
Sedum ‘Autumn Joy’ — drought tolerant once established (Zones 3–10)
Phlox paniculata — sun to part shade, water in dry spells (Zones 4–8)

🌤 Part Shade Beauties

Coral Bells (Heuchera) — adaptable, regular watering (Zones 4–9)
Bee Balm (Monarda) — pollinator favorite, moist fertile soil (Zones 4–9)
Astilbe — loves consistent moisture (Zones 4–9)
Japanese Anemone (pink) — elegant late-season blooms (Zones 4–8)

🌷 Shade Favorite

Bleeding Heart — moist fertile soil, mulch in winter (Zones 3–9)

✨ Divide most perennials every 2–4 years to keep plants vigorous and blooming abundantly!

02/25/2026