Mary would like everyone to join her in a fond farewell to Winter. It has been a fabulous Winter with scenes like this and this But it is time to move on. Every living creature in the garden must surely agree on that by now. We have experienced one more – one final, we hope! – week of cold weather. The snowdrops must have been … Continue reading March 7, 2014
Its been a long, cold winter. The thaw we talked about last week was short lived. The beautiful snow was shredded then temps plummeted yet again. The rootin’ tootin’ Weather Channel has yet to show promise in the 10 day forecast. We are experiencing a bona fide Minnesota winter here in central Indiana! So where is the bright spot? Lets check into the west side. … Continue reading February 28, 2014
When Winter grows old and the air is cold, what is a bird to do? Little Kitty says “Stop! Do not rhyme with the first line. Bird poetry drives me CRAZY!!!” Continue reading February 26, 2014
This Coopers Hawk does not practice the fine art of subtlety. Honestly, did it think the songbirds would fail to notice it perched upon the feeders? This woodland flower does not practice the fine art of patience, poking through the dirt as the snow recedes. Fear not. We do engage in some fine art here In Jim’s Garden. Take a look at the stream on … Continue reading February 24, 2014
The air warms and thunderstorms pass through, positively SHREDDING the lovely snowpack we have been enjoying for the previous month. The good news is it feels like we’re moving towards Spring. The better news is that, eliminating the snow so quickly, we have the chance to see a snapshot of how some of the garden plants were faring under the snow. In this years Winter … Continue reading February 21, 2014
Do you see what I see? It is a blue jay flying away from the camera. Here is the same bird about 5 seconds earlier. Take a close look at the patterns the bird presents while in flight. I see a huge face with two clear eyes and a distinct predatorial look. Rather like a large owl looking backwards out of the blue jay. Now … Continue reading February 20, 2014
The thaw commences. Good thing! Because after yesterday’s “wintry mix” of ice… followed by snow…. these ladies are ready for Spring. Continue reading February 18, 2014
Falcon in the tree. Sparrows at bay. Whaddya think? Mighty fine prey! OK, OK, OK – I’ll try harder….. The darned ol’ blackbird. Probably a male. If you ask me, he belongs in jail! Continue reading February 13, 2014
The Gang’s All Here. Woodpecker, cardinal and chickadee dine together. Nuthatch strikes a very nuthatch like pose. A couple of does look up from munching on fresh compost. The rhododendron bush stands tall and frozen with a doe in the background. The cardinal family chows down before calling it a day. A hopeful sunset brings tidings of Spring. We remain bound in a frozen world, … Continue reading February 12, 2014
She’s a chick with a ‘do and she’s looking at YOU! Continue reading February 11, 2014
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