The path I want to create will be bold where excitement is key and understated where I want calm. How you say? Its all in the matrix. Bold is red breeze and creamy white steps. Under-stated is stone dropped in grass. I went with red breeze on the central axis over the bridge to guide […]
Druids and the mighty oak
There is a live oak along the Wadmalaw River – an angel and a mother. Dressed in her finest mint shawl of spanish moss. You approach her omniscience, and the pull of it’s protective branches bent low, ready to scoop you up and swaddle you in its enormity. A tree more welcoming than anything you’ve […]
Raising pH of urea stabilizes it for drying and use as fertilizer
For those who want a future for humans you may soon do your part with pee! https://www.inverse.com/science/scientists-want-to-use-your-pee-to-save-the-environment-sustainability-hacks?utm_campaign=fbproliq&utm_c
The last harvest of green tomatoes
Day 1 10-Oct Think this is the first year that I have tried to harvest the green tomatoes before a freeze. To help me ripen these tomatoes, I will use a method for small tomatoes.. tomato in a bottle 🎶 message in a bottle. Be glad you can’t hear me singing that. Now onto the […]
What’s this mushroom?
Wow this is a big cluster of mushroom. It’s growing on the decaying roots of the silver maple. I have posted it to inaturalist to see if I can get an identification.
Helianthus Annus
I believe this is what i have that the little yellow birds love, love, love. This native sunflower with large leaves and stiff, spiny stems grew to 40″ with multiple flowers. The photo taken in early August shows a bird at center. I definitely want more of these lovelies around for feeding. This is also […]
Fall is near, it’s time to reflect on planting
When I look about the garden I see a lot of finished projects for the first time in a long time. This year’s been very productive. Not only have I found a few plants that are beneficial to both birds and me, I have found a new sense of appreciation for maintenance, the test of […]
Picea Abies – Arbor day norway spruce
Picea Abies – Norway Spruce (E,M,LC,F) 50 feet Tall x 25′ Spread, soft 1″ slightly curved needles. The needles turn a darker green / blue as they mature. They last up to 50 years and grow up to 1 foot per year. Vegetation Type: Evergreen (E) Moisture: Medium (M) Soil Type: Loams, and Clays (LC) […]
Hotline for smoking vehicles
Contact the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment at 303-692-3211 or email information to cdphe.smokeline@state.co.us. Please include the suspected vehicle’s license plate number and, if possible, whether it’s gasoline- or diesel-powered. This hotline is only for reporting smoking vehicles with permanent Colorado license plates and not out-of-state plates or temporary tags.
Scarlett O’Hara morning glory delights
With near daily watering the old morning glory seeds are producing nicely. Say hello to Miss O’Hara Ipomoea Nil ‘Scarlett O’Hara / Scarlet O’Hara’ Annual Vine with large heart shape emerald leaves. Deep hot pink flowers with white throats emerge mid-summer. Multiple stems grow vigorously