Tag Archives: yard

Art Installation

Posted on August 5, 2020 by hernibs

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Mocha is not a free range cat, we built her a catio when we got her. Our last cat was taken by a coyote so we’ve been very protective of Mocha but she loves to get out and roam the … Continue reading →

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Sticks and Stones

Posted on April 20, 2020 by hernibs

Middle daughter has been creating her magic all over our entrance. This little wattle fence made from woven hazel nut pruning marks the edge of the driveway so creatively. Stones from around the property outline and beautify the path to … Continue reading →

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Spiffing up the driveway entrance

Posted on March 11, 2020 by hernibs

Middle daughter did a beautiful moss garden and rockery along one edge of the driveway. Looks so nice with the sun on it. She has more plans for further down the driveway too. Vignettes like this around our acreage fill … Continue reading →

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Sunbathing

Posted on January 31, 2020 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bathing, bc, Beauty, happy place, inspiration, Life, Muscovy ducks, nature, Peace, photograph, seeing, sun, yard | 2 Comments

Fall Colours In Our Yard

Posted on October 26, 2019 by hernibs

Posted in Living Simply, Simplicity | Tagged bc, Beauty, colours, Fall, forest, Life, maple, nature, photograph, seeing, woods, yard | 2 Comments

Backyard Bliss

Posted on July 26, 2019 by hernibs

Lovely view of our backyard pond with rose campion in the background. That’s a metal heron hiding in the grass. Just felt so pastoral and calm.

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The Neighbourhood Watering Hole

Posted on June 6, 2019 by hernibs

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Scruffy

Posted on May 2, 2019 by hernibs

He’s shedding his winter coat and seems lonely wandering through our yard.

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Honeysuckle

Posted on June 18, 2018 by hernibs

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What? More White?

Posted on February 27, 2017 by hernibs

Yesterday I was out cleaning up my herb bed, smiling at new shoots poking up – this morning, it’s winter again. BRRR!

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Fence Art

Posted on February 7, 2016 by hernibs

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Angels Watching Over Me

Posted on November 30, 2015 by hernibs

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Bright Spot in the Yard

Posted on October 2, 2015 by hernibs

Rose Campion, An old cottage garden plant of southeastern Europe. From the Greek lychno for lamp because the flowers glow. They are attractive to butterflies and are drought Tolerant. The leaves were used as oil lamp wicks. The seeds are … Continue reading →

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View From My Hammock #3

Posted on August 21, 2015 by hernibs

The most comfortable and shady hammock in the yard. Wild ferns, wilting from the drought, cherry tree, sun umbrella and our house in the background with the woods beyond. I love the layers of green.

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