Tansy
Tansy blossoms on the terrace garden at the farm. The tiny brown seeds in the lower right corner are from the Queen Anne’s Lace that bloomed last month. These seeds are encased in small burrs that create tangles in dog fur...
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Armadillos, snappers, oh my
Posted by admin | Aug 14, 2005 | Wild Things |
Two days ago we spotted a young 9-banded armadillo in the front yard at the farm. I’d have taken a picture, but who knew they could run that fast? I have no experience with armadillos, aside from counting roadkill in the...
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Posted by admin | Aug 10, 2005 | Don't Try This At Home |
A fun room for a 14-year-old, but those sparkly hot pink stripes might be a little distracting while I’m trying to write the Great American Novel. Photo by...
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Posted by admin | Aug 10, 2005 | Don't Try This At Home |
Five coats of paint later, my new office is more ‘me’. Photo by...
Read MoreThe backyard ‘pond’
Posted by admin | Jul 18, 2005 | Don't Try This At Home |
Nope, that’s not just a reflection. The water really is green. It’s also inhabited by hundreds of tadpoles at all stages of development, plus a yellow-bellied water snake. We’ve been calling it Nessie. Any tips...
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