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Crazy rains

Last few days have brought some nutty weather. The wildlife is having a hard time keeping up. So this afternoon, when the sun came out, the workforce was right back at it. Even the butterflies were doing the pollinating – … Continue reading

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The forest beside the driveway

So people call them weeds, they’re foxglove. The bees loves them,  and they add tons of color to the side of the house. They’re the invasive native plant that doesn’t make Marla want to tear the garden up –     … Continue reading

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More from the bee world

We’ve got this plant out front (don’t ask me what it is), that the bees are just lovin right now. There’s gotta be a hundred bees on it at any given time. You can hear the whole thing buzz as … Continue reading

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While the sun is still shining

Supposed to rain tomorrow, probably best to get the sunny flower photos today. I’ve been led to believe these are future tulips –       We’ll have to check back and see what they turn into. Stay tuned….   … Continue reading

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Tiptoe

Through the tulips –     Actually, since they’re in someone else’s yard, I’ll just take a couple photos and leave the tiptoeing to someone else.    

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The future looks,

Like a tiny little speck of green –     But one day this little speck of green will grow up to become a mighty oak ( Actually, it’ll likely be some sort of evergreen in this neck of the … Continue reading

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… that Spring is coming –       And some evidence that maybe, it’ll be a while longer –     The rain has returned. Perfect timing to wash in the moss killer applied over the weekend. That’s when … Continue reading

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And on December 17th

This silly camellia is blooming –     It’s in the forties, gonna get colder tonight. Maybe some snow around here overnight. And this tough guy decides to go into bloom. I guess that’s what they do. Hummingbirds gotta eat too. Right? … Continue reading

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Likely the last of the fern updates

Good strong year for the fern, though now the winter has him in full retreat –     He’ll get cut back to the bone this weekend, so that next year will have a strong start. Judging by the weather, … Continue reading

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More from the road

Got up and went for a walk this AM. It was cold, like in the 20’s cold. Milton was warming up in the sun while the windscreen was frosted over –     Went down to the river to see … Continue reading

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