Gifts-of-God Blog

May 18, Types of Butterflies

Fri, 18 May 2012 01:58:13 GMT

I updated and added some new photos to the Types of Butterflies page. I also put similar types of butterflies close to each other to make comparison identification easier.

Queen Butterfly

May 12, Easy Flowers to Grow

Sat, 12 May 2012 16:25:05 GMT

Bulbs are one of the easiest flowers to grow. They are a no-brainer. You plant them once and then you may not have to bother with them for several years. They multiply and you get more and more flowers each year. After several years if they get too crowded and the flowers are getting smaller, it is time to dig them up in the fall, divide and replant. Then there will be more flowers than ever the next year. I found some red Amaryllis on my property when we bought it. They have huge flowers and are a beautiful red color. Most Amaryllis that you buy in the stores now-a-days are hybrids and they won't bloom true to color from the seeds. But I gave my sister 3 bulbs a while back. After they bloomed she planted the seeds. Last year the seedlings did not bloom, but this year she has 8 flower spikes blooming. How easy is that? She doesn't live in their outdoor growing range. She grows them in a pot outside during the warm months. And then puts the pot into the barn during the winter when when they are dormant. Here's a photo of her easy, but gorgeous flowers.

Apr 27, Feeding Hummingbirds is Fun!

Fri, 27 Apr 2012 16:35:17 GMT

The hummingbird season is in full force now. Our hummers came back on March 25th, a little early this year because of the warm weather. My sister in Missouri got hers a couple of weeks later. It's easy making hummingbird food. I prefer the homemade food because it doesn't have anything artificial in it. Check out the page for a recipe to make your own homemade hummingbird nectar. You can make it in any quantity. Keep the feeders clean and the food fresh. Have fun and enjoy watching God's living jewels.

Apr 20, My favorite orchid for growing

Fri, 20 Apr 2012 11:59:10 GMT

If you like growing flowers, you will enjoy growing orchids. Some orchids grow easily in the house and my favorite is the phalaenopsis. They are commonly called the Moth Orchid or Phals. When they were first seen in the jungles from a distance their white flowers looked like a bunch of moths, hence came their name. They now come in many shades of pink, yellow and with various spots and blotches. The main reason they are my favorites is because their flowers last for months. Phalaenopsis enjoy the same temperatures that people like - not too hot and not too cold. They don't require strong sunlight, so they are ideal for growing in the house. Mine are in full bloom now and here is a photo of a couple of my favorites - the French Spots and a Semi-alba with beautiful red lips. Try your hand at some. Its fun.

Apr 4, Types of Butterflies on Azaleas

Wed, 04 Apr 2012 12:09:07 GMT

I have been seeing so many butterflies this spring, more than were around last summer. I think there were fewer last summer because it was so dry here. There were scads of butterflies on the Azaleas when they were blooming. I have seen Tiger Swallowtails, Giant Swallowtails, Sulfurs, Pipevine Swallowtails, Palamedes Swallowtails, Gulf Fritillaries, Buckeyes, Skippers and various other smaller butterflies that I have not identified, such as a small orange one about 1/2" that I have never seen before. It seems like every time I look out the window there are butterflies flying by. I hope you have been enjoying the different types of butterflies as much as I am.

Mar 29, Backyard Critter looking for Mom

Thu, 29 Mar 2012 11:22:04 GMT

I have my computer desk in front of a window looking out into my backyard. It is great because I can keep an eye open for wildlife while I am working on my computer. Yesterday morning I caught a glimpse of this last year's fawn looking for mom. Pretty soon mom and brother came into the yard. I was surprised that mom is still keeping them around. I figure she will run them off pretty soon because she will be having new ones. But as to date they are still a family and I have enjoyed watching them since last spring. Check out the Backyard Critters page for a photo of mom and baby last spring by my birdbath. I am sure your are enjoying your backyard critters!

Mar 25, Flowers

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 19:45:26 GMT

Flowers delight our senses and attract butterflies and hummingbirds to our gardens. How to plan, plant, and care for flower gardens

Mar 25, Butterflies

Sun, 25 Mar 2012 12:56:23 GMT

Butterflies are a gift from God that delights our eyes and lifts our spirits, flowers that attract, facts, pictures, paintings, types and more

Mar 24, Paintings

Sat, 24 Mar 2012 19:14:22 GMT

Lively, colorful original paintings and prints of hummingbirds, butterflies, flowers, critters, creations and prophetic artwork, art by Carol May Britton

Mar 16, Monarch Butterfly

Fri, 16 Mar 2012 23:04:40 GMT

The Monarch butterfly are loved by all across the United States, learn facts, life cycle and migration

Feb 11, New Butterfly Paintings

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:40:27 GMT

I added a couple of new paintings to the Butterfly Paintings page; Beauty and Joy which is a painting of a Tiger Swallowtail Butterfly on a yellow daisy flower. And, Red Admiral which a butterfly painting of a Red Admiral Butterfly resting on some brightly colored fall leaves. (Both original paintings are available.) Enjoy!

Feb 11, Butterfly Paintings

Sat, 11 Feb 2012 12:28:08 GMT

Beautiful butterfly paintings and prints, the symbol of the new life we have through Jesus Christ when we are born again

Jan 21, Prophetic Painting

Sat, 21 Jan 2012 12:37:18 GMT

After an absolutely awesome conference at our church last weekend the Lord inspired me to do a couple of prophetic paintings. One is a swallowtail butterfly of 'Beauty and Joy are from the Lord' and 'Jewels from the Lord'. The Lord is so gracious, loving and generous with the Gifts of God for us to enjoy and use for building His kingdom.

Jan 17, Prophetic Painting

Tue, 17 Jan 2012 15:02:22 GMT

Christian prophetic painting will touch your heart, mind, and spirit to produce a peace and joy that draws you closer to God.

Jan 14, Growing Orchids

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 14:18:54 GMT

If you can grow an African Violet you can be sucessful at growing orchids, phalaenopsis, cattleyas, growing requirements for orchids

Jan 14, Garden Tips

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 13:44:57 GMT

Great garden tips about garden bacics of planting, watering, fertilizing, and pruning your garden

Jan 14, Butterfly Garden

Sat, 14 Jan 2012 12:15:55 GMT

Create a butterfly garden with a few easy care flowers that attract butterflies. You will have butterflies flying to your garden.

Jan 12, Painting A Picture

Thu, 12 Jan 2012 18:38:18 GMT

I always get questions about how to paint a picture. So I made a page showing the five simple steps I follow when I am painting artwork.

Jan 10, Butterfly Paintings

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:33:02 GMT

I added some more paintings to the Butterfly Painting page; the Tiger Swallowtail, the Gulf Fritillary and the Spicebrush Swallowtail butterflies. ENJOY!

Jan 10, Art Store

Tue, 10 Jan 2012 17:33:02 GMT

Two original paintings sold so I removed them from the Art Store and added a couple of new paintings. If you see a painting on Gifts-of-God.com website that you don't see in the Art Store, don't hesitate to inquire about it. It may still be available and prints are generally available.
Have a wonderful New Year!

Dec 25, Gifts of God

Sun, 25 Dec 2011 23:35:52 GMT

I love sharing the wonderful gifts of God, hummingbirds, butterflies, flowers, miracles, painting, writing and especially Jesus Christ are all gifts of God given for our life and enjoyment.

Sep 5, Hummingbirds

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 19:18:42 GMT

Hummingbirds are God's living jewels. Identify types, learn interesting facts, make hummingbird food and attract them to your flowers and feeders.

Sep 5, Hummingbird Facts

Mon, 05 Sep 2011 18:58:46 GMT

Interesting Hummingbird facts about their migration, metabolism, what is torpor, how they eat and their nests

Sep 3, Hummingbird Food

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:37:13 GMT

Feeding hummingbirds and making hummingbird nectar is fun and easy. Put the hummingbird food in your feeders and bingo! You will have God's gift of flying jewels coming to your yard.

Sep 3, Types of Hummingbirds

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:33:34 GMT

Wide spread types of hummingbirds are the Ruby-throated Hummingbird, Black-chinned Hummingbird, and the Rufous Hummingbird

Sep 3, Backyard Critters

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:28:20 GMT

Want backyard wildlife? Provide backyard critters with what interests them and you will have plenty wildlife in the garden

Sep 3, Easy Flowers

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:20:45 GMT

Everybody loves easy flowers. It's fun and easy growing flowers in your garden.

Sep 3, Hummingbird Flowers

Sat, 03 Sep 2011 20:06:06 GMT

Plant some hummingbird flowers and plants that hummingbirds can't resist.. You will soon attract hummingbird to your garden.

Aug 11, Devil Stomping Prayer

Thu, 11 Aug 2011 23:22:33 GMT

Defeat the devil, doubt and deception with powerful Devil Stomping Prayer. Learn how to pray with your spiritual warfare weapons. Written by Carol May Britton a prayer warrior of more than 30 years

Aug 1, Contact Information

Mon, 01 Aug 2011 21:38:01 GMT

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Jul 19, Blog Comments

Tue, 19 Jul 2011 19:00:01 GMT

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