Where were you at the start of the 98th running of the Indianapolis 500? Don’t know? Ahhh. Well, I guess it’s OK. But for me. Well, now, I should know. I was in central Indiana, not far from the Indianapolis Motor Speedway. I was in my garden, listening to the Greatest Spectacle in Racing on the radio. I LOVE the Indy 500. Sometimes I attend … Continue reading May 27, 2014 – Where were you?
“Hello. I am Doctor Spring. I am here to help.”“Sir, please do not pick the ants from the peonies.”“Yes. Thank you, sir. Please remain calm and keep your hands at your sides. There, that’s perfect. Sir, I have been reviewing your file and it is clear to me – obvious, really – that you are experiencing Pervasive Peony Picking disorder. You see, sir, you cannot … Continue reading May 23, 2014 – Doctor Spring Returns
Stone Bunny is sitting atop a rock today so she can have a nice view of Rhododendron.Over there with her friend SpireaStone Bunny is so proud of Rhododendron today. She is so prettyAnd vibrant.Yes, Stone Bunny is quite pleased today. You see, Bunny was worried about Rhododendron. We had a hard winter and no other member of the garden community had to experience the long, … Continue reading May 21, 2014 – Stone Bunny and Rhododendron
Three baby robinsCozy as can beThe big two thinkIt’s time to be freeThe little one says I agreeHey you guysWait for meSo Momma shows him howLittle Number Three. Continue reading May 19, 2014 – Baby Robins
Thenand NowThenand NowThe Times, they are a changin’ Continue reading May 16, 2014 – Then and Now
Stone Bunny has been thinking about luck lately.Good Luck. Stone Bunny doesn’t dwell on things like Bad Luck. “You know.” she says to her friends. “I’ve been thinking about luck. Maybe it’s just because I’m here with the clover and clover makes me think about luck. Or maybe its because there are some lucky plants in the garden right now. Did you guys notice them?” … Continue reading Stone Bunny and the Good Luck Garden
“The early bird gets the worm.” Right?Maybe.Could be more like “The one who stretches their neck out the furthest gets the worm.” Continue reading May 12, 2014 – Get the Worm
Momma Robin would like to wish all the mothers of the world a Happy Mother’s Day.She would come out to greet everyone but she can’t right now. She has babies to protect.Hungry Babies!Who like to be fed.Plus, Momma Robin needs to stay put for the moment, as Ninja Kitty is expressing a wee bit much curiosity for comfort.So Mary greets you.Mary wishes you a wonderful … Continue reading Mother’s Day 2014
This is the story of a perfectly beautiful day. Tuesday morning, May 6, 2014, to be precise. In west central Indiana, USA. Near the 40th parallel of latitude.It was nice here Tuesday morning. Really nice. Gorgeous! Oh, its been beautiful all week. But Tuesday morning….. mmmmmm. Warm and sunny with a slight cool breeze. The trees coming into leaf before our very eyes. No finer … Continue reading The Prettiest Day of the Year
A lovely spring weekend…Encourages the fruit blossoms to open and enjoy the weather. Apple Cherry Pear And Strawberry Meanwhile, this adorable robinAnd her friendly mateDecided to build a nest in our barn, where she sits, watching us come and go while she encourages her pretty eggs to produce pretty robins. The little birds will hatch here, learn to fly here and grow strong here. They … Continue reading May 5, 2014 – Fruit Blossoms and Robin Eggs
In Jim's Garden 