WHAT DO YOU DO FOR WINTER BLUES?
A summary of an article by Lisa Allmendinger published in the Ann Arbor News this past weekend.
Lighten up the place:
http://www.healthylight.com
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Feed the birds:
- Scatter seed on the ground.
- Put out bird feeders.
- Decorate a tree with seeded ornaments.
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Classes & Hobbies (local interest for Ann Arbor, MI area):
Matthaei Botanical Gardens (various)
http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/mbgn a
Cooking & Lifestyle Classes:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/sto res/calendars/arb.html
Books & paper Arts:
http://www.hollanders.com
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Read a Seed Catalogue & Plan to Plant for the coming year:
Wildflower & prairie grass seed:
http://www.prairiefrontier.com
Standard Variety (herbs, veggies, flowers, stuff):
http://www.burpee.com
Heirloom seeds from Battle Creek
http://www.rareseeds.com
Park Seed
http://www.parkseed.com
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For the handiman:
Check out some ideas for how to improve the facilities:
http://www.onthehouse.com
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Bonus:
If you need extra firewood, call a tree-trimming company. They usually distribute hardwoods @ a low cost. Probably though it needs to be dried.
Lighten up the place:
http://www.healthylight.com
==
Feed the birds:
- Scatter seed on the ground.
- Put out bird feeders.
- Decorate a tree with seeded ornaments.
==
Classes & Hobbies (local interest for Ann Arbor, MI area):
Matthaei Botanical Gardens (various)
http://www.sitemaker.umich.edu/mbgn
Cooking & Lifestyle Classes:
http://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/sto
Books & paper Arts:
http://www.hollanders.com
==
Read a Seed Catalogue & Plan to Plant for the coming year:
Wildflower & prairie grass seed:
http://www.prairiefrontier.com
Standard Variety (herbs, veggies, flowers, stuff):
http://www.burpee.com
Heirloom seeds from Battle Creek
http://www.rareseeds.com
Park Seed
http://www.parkseed.com
===== From a Column:
For the handiman:
Check out some ideas for how to improve the facilities:
http://www.onthehouse.com
==
Bonus:
If you need extra firewood, call a tree-trimming company. They usually distribute hardwoods @ a low cost. Probably though it needs to be dried.