I had errands downtown yesterday, which were awful close to the library. So what could it hurt to stop in and visit the gardening section? Continue reading “Recent library reading”
Month: April 2018
19th April Soffit Sparrows
Started a plant list
There is a new page here named “Plants“. I have started adding the names of some of the plants here. Most were here without our help. Continue reading “Started a plant list”
April 17th Neighbor’s Yard visitor–yellow!
Yesterday, when it was time to take the compost out I noticed the strongest yellow fluff sitting on top of my neighbor’s short row of birdhouses and feeders (leftover from the former owner that sold the house last year.) Continue reading “April 17th Neighbor’s Yard visitor–yellow!”
Considering Herbs and Spices
Today I let an obvious notion give me a starting point. I looked in our kitchen to see what we’re really using before making up a possible herb/spice seed list.
Stalled Lilies
Looked back at a year ago this time-ish
I tried to recall if we still had snow and such this far into April last year, and I found this in my run-on writing (elsewhere) on April 19th about snow still on the ground: Continue reading “Looked back at a year ago this time-ish”
The Walipini Project
I’m starting progress reports to both share information as well encourage myself to keep this project moving forward. Hopefully in the future, it will turn into a status update after we build it. Continue reading “The Walipini Project”
April 13th yard visitors
I am going to start a series to share the various creatures that appear in our yard. Some stay, some are regulars, and some might never be seen more than once.
While putting the kettle on for tea, I noticed what might be a starling in our backyard, and ran for the camera.
It was soon joined by two others. Realizing the shots might be terrible through the not the cleanest windows, I tried to step Continue reading “April 13th yard visitors”