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Irises & Allium – Birds and More!

May 31, 2023 Elizabeth

While the tulips didn't work out as planned and the daffodils and hyacinth have faded, the new circle bed is still producing food for pollinators and some beauty in the yard. Our irises have started to bloom. We see at least 3 varieties. The white ones that came from my church. … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Landscaping, Spring

What’s New Around the yard? Feeder & Flower updates

May 16, 2023 Elizabeth

Spring is an exciting time of year! Every day brings new visitors to the yard and new things are sprouting up and beginning to bloom. It's my favorite time of year because everything feels dynamic and the world is full of possibility. So, here's a few updates! Here's the … [Read more...]

BirdWatching, Frogs, Insects, Landscaping, Monarchs, Spring

Gardening – Tragedy & Triumph

May 6, 2023 Elizabeth

First of all, I'd like to say thank you to all of the subscribers who have hung with me as I posted like 50+ old stories. I started out keeping this blog as mostly my own nature journal. So, I'd be able to look back and remember over time when certain plants/animals etc arrived … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Spring

My Gramma’s Onions

April 25, 2023 Elizabeth

The last few years, since 2020, we've been really working on our flower beds and adding more things around here for pollinators. For many years, the only plant we had around here was Gramma's Onions. The year before she died, I was visiting my Gramma at her house. She was … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Spring

Spring Sighting – First Blooms!

April 2, 2023 Elizabeth

We planted a LOT of flowers & shrubs last year & one new tree. We are starting to see the first signs of life! We have daffodils blooming and tulips sprouting! … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Spring

Snowed In on Christmas Eve

December 24, 2022 Elizabeth

Big snow storm blew in & dropped 41" of snow right in the middle of the driveway. All of the snow from the front yard has basically been displaced to the driveway. Steve's been working on snowblowing but it's challenging. We are going to have a local farmer come and plow us … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter

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