Tag: nature
group name: myyardandgarden
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July 15, 2007 09:20 AM EDT --
If I were the jealous type, I would certainly be jealous of my mother's garden. She has three lots in which she has planted everything from Rose of Sharon to Sunflowers to a Trumpet Vine. The . . . more
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May 21, 2007 02:51 PM EDT --
I don't have a May or even a June garden. My garden EXPLODES in July. So, right now I have a sea of forget-me-nots to cover what isn't there yet. Also, my purple alliums (the proper name escapes . . . more
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August 02, 2008 07:27 PM EDT --
I've captured several insect photos in the last few days. I thought I would share a few of the better ones together in a photo essay. Most of these shots were taken in my yard.
I've had . . . more
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April 29, 2007 09:56 AM EDT --
Have a wonderful view.
My favorite room in my home is actually what was the back porch. What was once a lowly deck is now a glass room with skylights.
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August 05, 2008 07:33 AM EDT --
Yesterday afternoon while I was bringing in groceries, I saw not one, but two hummingbirds at my feeder. Of course the camera was already inside the house, but this is the first time I have seen any . . . more
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August 17, 2007 11:22 PM EDT --
This was the first Photo Essay on my new photo web site, last March. I needed something to fill all the empty space, lol. Click on the thumbnails, they'll open in a new window.
http://dailypics.ning.com/forum/topic/show?id=650124%3ATopic%3A634 . . . more
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September 10, 2007 10:03 PM EDT --
I occasionally walk over to chat with my next door neighbor, Mr D. We have been friends for many years. Lately we have been seeing a pair of skunks pass through his yard just after sunset. They cross my . . . more
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December 10, 2007 12:27 AM EST --
We're deep in the snow here and I've been looking at (and sharing) some of my favorite gardening photos from this past summer.
Recently, we moved. New town, new home, new . . . more
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June 12, 2007 04:40 PM EDT --
I have been reading about the plumeria tree and am so impressed. I live in TN, with lots of heat and humidity, unfortunately.
Does anyone know about these trees and if so, any advice on growing them? . . . more
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July 23, 2008 05:12 PM EDT --
This bug has been flying around all my flowers.
He's like a cross between a bee and a hummer, weird.
Any ideas what he is?
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September 29, 2007 05:25 PM EDT --
This is a reprint of an article I wrote a few years ago.* I should have posted it a week or two ago, but Autumn has just started, so I think it is still relevant. I hope you enjoy it. Thanks for stopping . . . more
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January 15, 2007 01:57 AM EST --
Floating through the air
Fluttering from bloom to bloom
Drift, flit, glide…to me
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July 24, 2007 06:30 PM EDT --
I was outside in my backyard earlier, and I noticed that the rain had filled up one of my plant's pots. I went to grab the pot, to empty the rain water out of it, and I don't know how I didn't . . . more
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October 17, 2007 08:45 PM EDT --
Last month I thought my roses were finished blooming, but with the crazy weather lately I have had a few more bloom. These are the prettiest this year. I guess the slightly cooler weather has . . . more
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December 26, 2007 06:47 PM EST --
When the poinsettia's bracts age and lose their aesthetic appeal, there's no reason to throw it out. With proper care, dedication and a certain . . . more
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March 02, 2007 06:48 PM EST --
Spring is on the way. So will be the insects, and the nasty bit of damage they can do to our gardens. There is one, in particular, I wish to discuss.
The BORER. For those of you that . . . more
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July 11, 2008 07:54 PM EDT --
For the past two weeks I've been doing little things around the yard. I've planted a few more flower pots and added some different flowers to the mailbox garden. I also spent some time trimming . . . more
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July 28, 2008 10:39 AM EDT --
Yesterday I spent some time planting the latest flora I purchased at Home Depot with my gift cards from Gather. I've temporarily given up on the backyard because it's at the point where my roommate . . . more
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September 05, 2007 11:36 AM EDT --
I compiled these over the past couple of years. There are 14 slide shows with motion & music that run for 3 to 5 minutes each. The most recent is at the top, just click on any of them to get started, . . . more
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September 08, 2007 03:44 PM EDT --
Tuesday, August 28, 2007, 4:40 AM - I grabbed my binoculars, camera, and telescope accessories case and headed out the door. The full moon illuminated the way to my chair, table and telescope that had . . . more
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