my Monday, 27 November 2023
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six on Saturday, 25 November 2023
1. I'm beginning my six this week with a photo that announces what makes all the others worthwhile, viable even---rain! This photo was taken of a Gerbera daisy that was nearly dead due to lack of appreciable rain for over a month, but powered through with one healthy flower. 2. Another plant flowering now is …
Wordless Wednesday, 22 November 2023
Wordless Wednesday, 25 October 2023
six on Saturday, 14 October 2023
Today's six come from a drought plagued and slightly neglected garden. I don't have an irrigation system, other than a link-several-hoses-together and drag them up the hill system. So, anything that is not close to the house has to be self-sufficient. Here, then are a few natives that had the fortitude to hang on and …
Wordless Wednesday, 4 October 2023
my Monday, 11 September 2023
Some insects can be rather creepy, especially those with just too many legs. Some can appear threatening, such as wasps and hornets. Some can be fascinating to watch, such as bees gathering pollen. Some can be beautiful and mood lifting, such as butterflies. And some can be just plain odd, such as walking sticks. Looking …
Wordless Wednesday, 6 September 2023
six on Saturday, 2 September 2023
It is a little late on Saturday, but it is still Saturday---just enough time to get in some photos of what's of interest in the the garden today. Before doing that, though, I want to remind folks to visit the hub of our Six on Saturday theme, Jim Stephens’  Garden Ruminations, to find guidelines for …
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