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2017 Wrap Up

December 30, 2017 Elizabeth

Here's some snaps from 2017 that we haven't shared here before! We had some unique visitors last summer! … [Read more...]

Blogging, Insects, Landscaping, Summer, Toads American Toad, Bufo americanus, Flowers, Insects, Praying Mantis, Toads

Emerald Ash Borer

May 10, 2014 Elizabeth

Spring is officially here. Temps were in the seventies this week and Chip's allergies are in full swing. We've been watching our trees and it seems our ash tree has succumbed to emerald Ash borers and has died. Here's a pic of the tell tale sign of the larvae. Here's a shot … [Read more...]

Dogs, Landscaping, Spring Dogs, Insects, Trees

Snowed Out?

January 25, 2014 Elizabeth

Couldn’t get in the driveway last night coming home from work.  This is what it looks like today!  Steve has a friend coming over to plow us out.  Until then, we are snowed out. I lost a boot in the drift earlier.  This winter just keeps wearing on. Both cars had to park at … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter #polarvortex2014, Snow

A Safer Home & Yard

December 3, 2013 Elizabeth

We had this HUGE maple tree right by our house. There was a limb that hovered ominously over our house. We’d lay in bed at night and see the shadow of the limb on the wall of our room, knowing that if it came crashing down it would fall right on us.  It made it impossible to … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter Habitat Change, Tree Removal, Trees-R-Us

Funny Sign

December 18, 2011 Elizabeth

As we live on a dirt road, I normally suspect this, but the seasonal sign is helpful I suppose. ;) … [Read more...]

Landscaping, Winter Dirt Roads, Funny

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