Tag Archives: spring

Suck It Up Buttercup

Posted on May 31, 2018 by

Ranunculus – an invasive species but I rather like the cheery yellow flower that seems to survive no matter how much it is hated. Advertisements

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Dressed In Pink

Posted on May 30, 2018 by

Kolkwitzia is closely related to Weigela.  Amazing scent I can smell all over the yard.  And it is deer resistant, which explains why it is 7 feet tall and still growing.

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It’s Spring

Posted on May 15, 2018 by

Tears from heaven wash the trees, then blow dry with a cooling breeze, while chickadees and sparrows sing telling all the world, “it’s spring” Once more the woods are painted bright, the day goes on for half the night, Mother … Continue reading →

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Happy Mother’s Day

Posted on May 13, 2018 by

Our Rhododendron is in  bloom.  Nice mother’s day gift from the Universe.

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Plant Poppies

Posted on May 11, 2018 by

When you go for a walk, take seeds with you, poppies, rainbow chard, rocket. Plant them among the weeds in patches of wasteland. See what happens. ~Tom Hodgkinson

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Know Thyself

Posted on April 30, 2018 by

Make it thy business to know thyself, which is the most difficult lesson in the world. ~Cervantes

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Birthday Rose Bush

Posted on April 18, 2018 by

A rose needs time and care to be maintained to it’s full potential. And like friendship, once nourished we find it was well worth the effort. ~Unknown

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Sunrise In Nanoose

Posted on April 7, 2018 by

Crows caw in fir trees. Creamy white sky underlined with hazy pink horizon, above a zig-zag border of mountains stretching as far as the window’s view. dove coos her morning song as flocks of gulls head inland from the bay. … Continue reading →

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Oranges Are Ripening

Posted on April 6, 2018 by

Our indoor Calamondin orange tree is happy to see the sun and has produced quite a few nice little oranges.  I used one grated in the cranberry sauce I made for Easter dinner and it gave wonderful flavour to the … Continue reading →

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Christmas Rose

Posted on April 5, 2018 by

Helleborus niger Is a little confused with our changeable weather and so am I.

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Sea Lion Chorus Line

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Apricot Blossoms

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Forget-Me-Not

Posted on March 31, 2018 by

Sky blue forget-me-not creep along looking for inconspicuous places to bloom. ©Sharron R. McMillan

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First Robin

Posted on March 25, 2018 by

Spring is truly here.

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Waiting For Spring

Posted on February 24, 2018 by
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