The birds have settled in with the bird feeder routine. I started with one feeder then I put birdseed in an unused bonsai planter. The smaller birds tend to perch on the side of the planter to eat and the larger ones will often get right in it to eat. However, with all the rain …
I am using my long weekend to catch up with the yardwork and home upkeep stuff. Have you noticed that when you start a project all of a sudden you find a bunch of other ‘stuff’ that needs attention? Like the fence in the upper yard that is now sagging and will need to be …
Have you ever had what seemed like an endless battle with your yard? I mentioned before about the yardwork we did in the front yard. Victoria shoveled wheelbarrow loads of dirt as we attempted to level out the multiple gopher mounds and fill in the holes they made. Well, after all that they moved to …
“He who plants a garden plants happiness” I like this quote because it is a great reminder of the reward of gardening. There is a happy contentment when working in a garden that can be almost meditative as our mind focuses on the process. Digging in the dirt whether planting flowers or vegetables gives us …
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We had a very productive weekend. Saturday morning Victoria and I worked in the front yard moving dirt that the gophers moved while creating their many tunnels. They are frustrating little creatures making holes all over the front and back yards. That part of nature I do not care for. They leave mounds that keep …
What is your favorite way to decorate eggs for Easter baskets? Do you hard boil them or do you prefer to hollow them out and use the empty shell? Recently I was given some eggs freshly gathered from the chicken coop. (I have a story about fresh-from-the- chicken-eggs also, but will save it for another …
We had a wonderful small Thanksgiving celebration. It was a relaxed day of minimal cooking, lots of eating, some games and very good conversations over desserts. I love to celebrate being able to enjoy our family time. Earlier this week we took a break to enjoy a bit of nature time. The red and orange …
It is interesting to see the different patterns made by a pine tree’s trunk and branches. They twist, turn, bend, yet still stand strong, sturdy and vibrant becoming more interesting as they grow and age. This tree has multiple contrasts in color and texture. There is the contrast of the vivid green compared to the …
“Where flowers bloom so does hope.” Lady Bird Johnson. These are some of the flowers we saw on our nature break. Beautiful colors and it was a wonderful day to be on a walk at the zoo. Enjoy the long weekend!
