The Work Days End - Draft Horses in Harness

"The Work Days End" By Amberson Art
This painting was inspired by the team of horses my grandfather had as a teenager. When he was 16 years old he would hire himself and his team out after school and on weekends to work in the fields. Quite a bit different from the after school jobs most modern teens have now days! 

I guess this isn't exactly an example of "off the grid", since you wouldn't use public utilities to plow up a field. It does though, bring to mind a time when a lot of rural people lived without the modern comforts that grid living provides us today. 

I wonder what they would think of our grid dependent lives?

Media: Acrylic
Size: 20 in X 16 in on gallery wrapped canvas

How to Purchase:
This painting is sold but prints are available: 8x10 ($20) & 11x14 ($30)

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Lil' Garden Helpers - Conserve Water in the Yard and Garden

Tips on conserving water in the yard and garden:

1.) Plant drought resistant lawns and plants.

2.) Use mulch around trees and plants to retain moisture in the soil.

3.) Consider using a drip irrigation system for garden and flowerbeds.

4.) Eliminate weeds that steal water from veggie and flower plants.

5.) Avoid container gardening. Plants in a container require more water than in ground plants.

6.) Collect rain water for flower plants.

7.) Don't water between 10 AM and 6 PM when hot sun will evaporate water.

8.) Water plants at soil level, not on leaves.

9.) Plant in the fall and spring when rain will water your plants naturally.

10.) Adjust your lawn mower to a higher setting. Taller lawns shade roots and hold moister.

This painting is sold but prints are available from the artist.

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