Another foggy morning in August captured my attention when the golden glow of the sun's rays framed the driveway. Ooh...that means it's time to grab my camera and investigate the messy flower beds I call hope gardens for summer 2023. I long for the moment I can perfectly frame a photo of any yellow flower.… Continue reading My Summer of Hope Gardens 2023
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A Brief Record of A Human With A Fence Losing the Battle With Adorable Scoundrels Summer 2023
For the record, I'm not sure if I despise the scoundrels in my yard or if I admire them. All I know is the summer of 2023 has prevented me from showing off my gardening skills. Sure, I know, the extra dry weather hasn't helped. But, the weather isn't all that's got me on the… Continue reading A Brief Record of A Human With A Fence Losing the Battle With Adorable Scoundrels Summer 2023
How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023
The abysmal attempt at growing this year's flower garden isn't all my fault. Nope, I blame it on the drought and the scoundrels (rabbits). I've done my part to abolish the weeds in the dust and to water the dust. Every bug-stinking day! I absolutely cringe when I see morning glories and zinnias abscond overnight.… Continue reading How An Abysmal Garden Bed Leads Me to Photograph Bugs Instead of Flowers Summer 2023
Grr It’s a Tsunami of Rabbits
I think a tsunami of cute rabbits are passing through my gardens. Their scoundrel presence in the yard is overwhelmingly tear-jerking. Everywhere I look there are rabbits. My neighbors have blamed me because I talk to the rabbits. They're just so darn cute. I can't help myself. If you ask me, it's not just me… Continue reading Grr It’s a Tsunami of Rabbits
Boo Hiss, Deer, Winter’s On Its Way
I don't want to scare you, but in case you didn't notice it, winter is on its blustery way. At least, in Wisconsin, where I live it is. I can feel it in the air. Boo Hoo? Some days, the thought of winter coming just makes me want to cry. And then we get a… Continue reading Boo Hiss, Deer, Winter’s On Its Way
My green thumb experiments
All hands on deck for the reveal of my green thumb experiments. Whatever they may be - I'll make them fit into our pal Linda Hill's prompt. She gave us a strange prompt this week. Today is all about body parts. I'm taking the liberty to ramble about body parts in cats, plants, and yours… Continue reading My green thumb experiments