The Dynamic Duo

Cannot resist posting a photo of my two spring favs before they are gone. No one brings these home from a plant sale or garden center. Mother Nature knows exactly what they need to survive and THRIVE in absolute abundance!

Wood and Stone, Cats and Guineas

Spent ALL day putzing around in the garden with cats and guineas playing in the dirt with me.  And I built my first ever stone wall and step :) Did not drive a mile or spend a dime...good memorable day.

Snake Screams

Had a lovely walk in the Cheney Wetlands with two dear friends today. Between Barb’s exclamation of “SNAKE!”” and Cindy’s screams when we saw them, the hike was even more entertaining! Coming home, I find another harmless little garter lounging by my water garden, on a warm rock. Doesn’t everything deserve a break on a bright sunny day?

Gorgeous Greens

Ahhhh…just planted not one, nor two, but THREE kinds of kale today. I loved how it lasted long after everything else was toast last fall.  We used it regularly for all three S’s:  Salads, Smoothies and Soups!

A Ruined Paper House

Wonder what the story was regarding this tiny half built hornet next lying on the ground near some Owl Pellets. I suppose I should be sad for it's demise, but I'm not.

Hi Mom! :)

My adorable mom would be so tickled today!  I have her last two African Violets and they FINALLY bloomed for me this week.  After she passed away two years ago, I put them in pretty pots, brought them to Washington, and they did nothing.  Lesson: If something does not work for two years, you might want to google it. I only wish she were with me today...

Mini Graveyard of Mystery Crayfish?

These caught my eye on a walk today in our pasture.  What the Heck?!