Tag Archives: Autumn

Backyard Food of the Gods

Posted on March 21, 2014 by Randy Tindall

Still catching up on backyard native plants articles, and the latest is this unseasonal look at the American Persimmon (Diospyros virginiana), whose Latin name is often said to mean “Food of the Gods”. Some disagree: “…Linnaeus called the persimmon tree … Continue reading →

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Galls Galore

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Randy Tindall

Besides having some spectacular fall colors this year, another thing our drought didn’t seem to hurt was the prevalence of oak leaf galls.  I’m not sure why, but we seemed to have a bumper crop of them this year.

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Fall Medley #1

Posted on October 15, 2012 by Randy Tindall
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And now a word from our sponsor…..

Posted on February 15, 2012 by Randy Tindall

In an act of shameless self-promotion (while I’m getting my next REAL post ready), I would like to present my Etsy photography store, right here. FYI, if anyone sees an image they would like a print of on this blog, … Continue reading →

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We’re on a Sumac Roll, Aromatically Speaking

Posted on February 3, 2012 by Randy Tindall

There is a new post in our native plants pages on Rhus aromatica, sometimes called Aromatic Sumac.  Defend your chickens and tan some leather.  Or just grow a nice plant or two.  It’s here: https://nadiasyard.com/our-native-plants/sumac-aromatic-rhus-aromatica/. Also, Nadia is working on … Continue reading →

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Flapjacks and Sumacs

Posted on January 31, 2012 by Randy Tindall

We had pancakes for breakfast this morning, watching out our dining room window as a small hawk—kestrel, I think—tried to catch its own breakfast in our backyard.  And on our pancakes was what?  Pure maple syrup from Vermont?  Nope.  That … Continue reading →

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Leafscapes

Posted on December 15, 2011 by Randy Tindall

Sometimes you have to look close  

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Halloween Party!

Posted on November 4, 2011 by Randy Tindall

We’ve had a couple light freezes already, but that didn’t stop the Halloween festivities in our yard, as some sturdy late bloomers attracted a few trick-or-treaters.  This is just a sample of what we saw. Soon to come is a … Continue reading →

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Summer’s End

Posted on October 29, 2011 by Randy Tindall

O Autumn, lie down on me and cover me with russet and gold. I will not sweep you away, or tell the lie that only Spring is real.

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