We have been feeding the birds, one feeder outside the kitchen window, and the suet feeder outside the bedroom window. We have the usual, Tufted Titmouse, House Wren, Yellow Finches, and Northern Cardinals. The suet attracts some others such as, the Red Bellied Woodpecker (seen below), the Bluebird (seen below), and also the finches and…

The weather has been so great. We got back Tuesday and Wednesday I was in the garden. I started where I left off with the lilies, (there were 2 that I didn’t get to). I did one and couldn’t help but notice what a horrible mess the adjacent bed was in. In this bed I…

Yesterday I was able to spend the afternoon out in the garden. I didn’t go back to the perennial garden where I started because it had rained and P doesn’t want me on the lawn with the golf cart, (God forbid) when its too wet. I could have but I just didn’t want to hear…

Yes I know its not spring, but we have been blessed with above average temperatures. I take this as my cue to get outside and start spring cleanup. Every time I drive in or out of the driveway I see all the work that needs to be done. It can be quite overwhelming, that’s why…

Background: I have never liked snakes. They scare me. I don’t know why. I’ve never had a bad experience involving them. I remember that when I was young, maybe middle/high school, if I was reading a book or an encyclopedia, (remember them?) I wouldn’t even touch the page that a picture of a snake was…

This morning I ventured outside because the humidity had broke, the temperature outside was 66, and watching the weeds take over was driving me crazy. I had the usual argument with myself of going outside or riding the bike. I made it out at 10:30, (sorry I have a hard time making it out earlier)…

We’re still in the dog days of summer. Too hot to do any gardening, but I am observing the summer perennials that continue to bloom and the new ones that are starting to bloom. I am also encouraged by the plants I have out on the deck. Last year I bought a Hibiscus on clearance…