Lots of Flowers, Lots of Bubbles
This week, CPT A set up a bird feeder in the back yard for any birds that might prefer a more secluded setting than our driveway dogwood affords. (Actually, he put it up because he found it in the garage and thought it looked cute). Anyway. It’s been very popular with all of the wildlife – […]
Spring Has Arrived!
Wouldn’t you know it – I finished my new wool fair isle hat (thinking all the while how nice it would be for dog walking), and the very next day, the temperatures soar to 87 degrees. Typical New England. I won’t complain, though. It was wonderful today to open the windows, grab something other than a […]
A Further Case for Neglect
This was how my bleeding heart plant looked this past spring. And, this is how my bleeding heart looks now. Yes – it’s has “faded” some, hasn’t it. Normally, at this point, I cut it back. But, this year, we have a family of sparrows living in the front yard. The babies sit in the sun […]
In Bloom
Lots of pink and purple in the yard this week… Near the front door, the Columbine is in full flower. The girls gave this particular plant to me for Mother’s Day years back, and it’s still one of my favorites. Next door, the smaller of my Bleeding Hearts is flowering – along with some violets (which are […]
Currently in Bloom…
Lots in bloom in the yard right now, even though the weather has been disappointing. (Cool temps, rain, etc.). Purple and pink are the dominant colors, beginning with the wash of Creeping Phlox around the backyard pond. These are wonderful as they seem to increase in number every year. I love their starry centers. Another plant […]
