Tag Archives: garden

Creative Survival

Posted on November 18, 2018 by hernibs

Spiders this year are abundant, weaving their designs in front of the door, across the path, over the windows while we sleep, using what they have at hand to keep life afloat. Our yard is carpeted with tight, pitchy fir … Continue reading →

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Rain on Grape Leaves

Posted on November 9, 2018 by hernibs

Did you know that grape leaves keep pickles crisp in the place of using alum? We use one good-sized leaf per jar and it works like a charm.

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Primrose – a cheery surprise in the Fall garden

Posted on November 3, 2018 by hernibs

For medicinal purposes the whole plant is used. Flowers and leaves are gathered in the beginning of the blossom time. A decoction of the flowers are used as tea against dizziness, sleeplessness, headaches, and neurasthenia paralysis, physical stress, to strengthen … Continue reading →

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Nap Time

Posted on October 26, 2018 by hernibs

Deer seem to like our clearing when it’s raining. I guess they feel safe here.

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Bonnie’s Tree

Posted on October 25, 2018 by hernibs

Years ago my friend Bonnie pulled up a sucker from a tree in her yard and gave it to me because I was admiring its beautiful colours. We planted it by our pond. Bonnie is gone now but her tree … Continue reading →

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Grinning Begonia

Posted on October 11, 2018 by hernibs

Grinning at us as we notice, oops missed one. All the rest are tucked into dry spots for the winter but this one thinks it’s special. It is special, an amazing colour that has bloomed faithfully since Mother’s Day when … Continue reading →

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Seasons Of Asparagus

Posted on October 6, 2018 by hernibs

Early Spring: Gnarled, dried out roots, planted deeply in rich soil, watered, watched for that first tip to emerge. Mid Spring: Purple tinged, green spears magically push up and up. Summer: Cut, steam and feast, splashed with lemon, dipped in … Continue reading →

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Bandits Strike Again

Posted on October 5, 2018 by hernibs

Two little goldfish swimming in the sun, along came two raccoons and then there were none.

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Silk Tree

Posted on October 2, 2018 by hernibs

Silk Tree Albizia julibrissin (Persian silk tree or mimosa) Deciduous tropical tree with luxuriant feathery foliage. Likes warm climate. Filtered sun. Well drained, moist soil. Avoid drying out or keeping soggy. Deer proof (once it gets large. They do nibble … Continue reading →

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Bird Bath

Posted on October 1, 2018 by hernibs

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Gorgeous Fall Colours

Posted on September 29, 2018 by hernibs

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Dig Those Dahlias

Posted on September 25, 2018 by hernibs

Dig Those Dahlias Dahlias must be dug before the first frost, so October is a good time to begin. After cutting the stalk to within a foot or so of the ground, use a pitchfork to carefully lift each clump. … Continue reading →

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Apple Harvest

Posted on September 23, 2018 by hernibs

It was picking day after we’d watched the black bear up in one of our old apple trees chowing down as many apples as he could before we chased him away. We knew he’d be back for the rest of … Continue reading →

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Pleasure

Posted on September 21, 2018 by hernibs

The quantity of pleasure afforded by an object is not contained in the object, but in ourselves. ~ Louis de Robert

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The Story of Our Earth

Posted on September 18, 2018 by hernibs

In every out-thrust headland, in every curving beach, in every grain of sand there is the story of the earth. ~Rachel Carson

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