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Eileen, the ruby throats do nest around here. We've never seen a nest on our property, but I see them come out of the trees along the fence line....
We had our first hummingbird visit briefly today. It was a ruby throat, and I nearly broke a leg getting a feeder filled with nectar and hung...
The predicted rain yesterday didn't show up, so I spent a morning watering the on-coming vegetables. I had lots of help from two of the...
I refuse to eat chicken fried steak--if you have to beat a steak to death and then bread and fry it, just give it to the dog. I can't stomach raw...
Netty, I am so envious of your "haul" at the garden section! I'm with you on the clean-up since I didn't do nearly as much as I should have last...
It's Saturday, so that means "plant the squash day" is upon us. You know the old joke about tossing squash into passing cars? Well, I don't have...
After an intensive search, I finally located six-packs of the tomatoes I wanted. Unfortunately, the store had only one six-pack of Romas, so I...
Checking in late now, but the weather was good today with temps in the mid 60's and no noticeable wind so we were outside most of the day. I...
Perfect caption for a hilarious photo--congratulations!
Three rows of green beans went into the garden this morning. All that sifted compost went in, too. Oh goody, now I get to shovel and sift compost...
Today marks a milestone-- at some time Congress declared a national poultry day. In celebration I cleaned out both coops, added shavings to the...
Happy Birthday, and may you have many, many blooms!
Today is "shovel and sift compost" day. I'm happy, the gardens are happy to get compost, but my back is less than thrilled! My darling husband...
Marvelous photos! You certainly have a good variety of birds. My husband is the photographer so I will show him your post, which he will enjoy.
Happy Birthday to you!
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I completely agree, AAnightowl. I try to live with the wildlife around here, in something like a symbiotic relationship. We provide shelter and...
Hummer, I'm sure you will have good luck with your red potatoes. Just keep them watered, but not soggy; covered with soil so they don't get the...
