Category Archives: Seasons

An Eerie, Early Spring (but at least the Bloodroot’s up!)

Posted on March 17, 2012 by Randy Tindall

Stuff is popping out all over, almost too fast to keep up with.  So far we have over twenty Bloodroot (Sanguinaria canadensis) blossoms either open or coming up in our yard.  I am now inspired to add this handsome citizen … Continue reading →

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February Flora!

Posted on February 23, 2012 by Randy Tindall

February 23, and we have non-native crocuses blooming and native wild leeks peeking up in our backyard.  Talk about your winter wonderland… Note: the leeks link has a couple recipes.  It’s Nadia’s article in the newsletter of the Hawthorn Chapter … Continue reading →

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Foggy morning wakeup

Posted on February 17, 2012 by Randy Tindall

I looked out into the backyard one recent frosty morn and saw mist, so Bonita and I went out into Rock Bridge Memorial State Park to see if the mist was there, too.  It was.  There was frost on the … 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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You can’t keep a good Goddess down

Posted on December 7, 2011 by Randy Tindall

Despite yesterday’s snow and the 15-degree reading on our outside thermometer this morning, our Sky Blue Aster still held onto a few bedraggled blossoms. I mean, you really have to admire the persistence of this late-season bloomer!  It’s over for … Continue reading →

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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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