I have been having a war with the squirrels for a few years now.
When I first planted my garden over two decades ago, they mostly left it alone. But as the years have passed, they have become more and more aggressive. I have tried absolutely everything you can possibly imagine to deter them, but to no effect.
Read more “Squirrels, Squiddles, SQRLS”
It appears that my Christmas Cactus (Schlumbergera truncata) is eager for the season to arrive. Read more “Eager for Christmas Cactus and Introducing Lefty”
I never wanted to have kids. Read more “I Kid, You Not”
The Winter Solstice Alley Waltz happened last night.
Read more “Winter Solstice Alley Waltz”
I went walking in the woods with a friend yesterday. Read more “Dog Walks in the Woods”
The Norwood Fair.
Always the same. Always a little bit different. Always fun. Always worth the drive. This year was no different. And the light was so beautiful that I got way too many great photos.
So rather then post a few, here’s a whole bunch to feast on during this harvest season.
Every year around this time my aster plant becomes a magnet for wasps and bees. They love the masses of pollen tucked within the florets. Read more “Bee Condo (Aster Heights)”
I went for a walk with a friend out at the Harold Town Conservation Area this week. I had never been to this beautiful park before. The view from the top of the first hill on the trail (above) is well worth the climb, especially at this colourful time of year. Read more “Big Skies, Little Critters”
I love my occasional house sits out on the farm. In the depths of winter it’s a calm and quiet retreat for me. In the summer it’s fun to watch the various animals grow and change. Read more “No One Here But Us Chickens”
