When Winter is done and the fiery sun crosses to the Northern Hemisphere We seek out a reason to believe in the season, A Sure-Fire Sign that Spring is here. Bloodroot comes to light Blooming in white Nature’s own ressurection Then the spring beauty And this little cutie We’re headed in the right direction! The daffodils show Catching a glow The quintessential sign of Spring. … Continue reading Sure-Fire Signs of Spring
Here comes the light – Spring draws near I haven’t had much to say. But I thought you might – maybe want to hear How we passed the winter away. So scroll on through and I’ll share with you Tales of dinner and play. Birds at lunch, they’re a happy bunch When seeds are filling the tray. Six vignettes from February and March, 2015 LITTLE … Continue reading Tales of Dinner and Play
The Chickadee is a cute little bird. Flitting all fro and to. While the Blue Jay is a big, handsome bird Who might just stare you through. Continue reading The Chickadee and The Blue Jay
It happens every year. A snap of cold weather And the Gang’s All Here! Starring the ever-present, always hungry Squirrel with his feathery friends, Tufted Titmouse White Breasted Nuthatch Downy Woodpecker Lady Cardinal Lord Cardinal Black Capped Chickadee Blue Jay Goldfinch The Bully of the Bird Feeder, the Starling The winner of the “Damn He’s Handsome” Award, the Ladder-backed Woodpecker Junco Sparrow and Purple Finch … Continue reading The Gang’s All Here
This thing flew into the garden today What it happens to be, I really can’t say If a bird, it’s absurd If a bug it’s a thug I didn’t quite know when it flew on away. But I captured it here in a camera shot To ponder this thing with a little more thought It’s snout it sticks out It’s legs are like … Continue reading The Curious Overgrown Flying Bug Thing
Stone Bunny has been hanging out on the stump lately.She’s been having a ball. Just a BALL. She came over here several weeks ago when the oxeye daisies started blooming.She thought that was fun. So she stuck around to watch the dianthus come on.She just loved the way they stood so tall and vibrant with so many pretty pastel colors.She couldn’t resist watching while the … Continue reading June 15, 2014 – Stone Bunny and the Stump Garden
Two little love birds in a tree, K-I-S-S-IIIIIIIII-NNNNNNNNN-GGGGGGGGG! Two little love birds in a tree, K-I-S-S-I-N-G. 🙂 Continue reading June 9, 2014 – Love Birds
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
“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
In Jim's Garden 