THE WEIRDLY, WONDERFUL SAGUARO
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The saguaros ( pronounced sa-war-o) are in bloom and they look fabulous.
With their white-flowered bouquets held mainly on the crown they look
positively b...
Early June at Chickadee Gardens
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June is the prettiest time in my garden. Alas, I have not been spending as
much time out there as life just twists and turns. Still, it's my healing
place,...
Hayefield Happenings – 2025 So Far
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So much for good intentions of keeping up with my garden notes—it’s been a
while! Fortunately, I know all of you understand how crazy things can be in
the ...
Wednesday Vignette – horsemen and horseshoes
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Hey All, It’s been a while. I’ve been working a lot, but mostly I haven’t
felt I’ve had much of interest to say. Maybe I still don’t. Instead I have
consum...
Immatures and Migrants! 9-1-23
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A cool front and the Super Blue Moon on 8-30-23 helped to fuel migration!
So, what's up?
Let's begin with this little Barred Owlet, on its own one morni...
What Next?
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At the top of a back staircase in our house this variegated sansevieria has
lived for the last five years, requiring little care and growing happily.
A yea...
Moving Mountains
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There are at least two meanings to this blog title, which will become clear
as this post progresses. For the astute few that still check in on our blog
fro...
S-T-U-N-N-I-N-G.
What's the plant in the first photo?
The first photo is black-stem taro, Colocasia fontanesii.
I have to remind myself to stop and look sometimes - isn't that the point, to enjoy all the hard work?
Lovely photos, as always!
Right! I'm finally finding the time to do just that, and loving every minute of it.
What a good point!! I recognise the Cleome! Wow! A sunflower - I'm now envious!