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Spring is in the air

April 17, 2021 Elizabeth

Even though it looks like snow is coming next week, it still feels like spring is in the air! Our swamp lily is blooming, always a sure sign of spring around here. We are surprised by how dry it is! Compare this photo of the swamp lily from 2017 to the one this year in 2021. They … [Read more...]

Dogs, Landscaping, Lizards Turtles and More, Spring Duke, Lily, Spring Blooms

Duke Sniffing Dandelions

April 17, 2021 Elizabeth

I haven't posted much Duke content lately and I want to make sure he doesn't get jealous! Nobody can stand up to a jealous basset hound! We were out on a walkabout and as I was photographing these newly sprouted dandelions, here was my buddy, coming along to check out fresh … [Read more...]

Dogs, Landscaping, Spring Basset Hound, dandelions, Duke

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