The Snowdrop Alfred Lord Tennyson (1809-1892) Many, many welcomes, February fair-maid, Ever as of old time, Solitary firstling, Coming in the cold time, Prophet of the …
Spring
Expanding an Old Bed
Today, a lovely 45 degrees, brought me outdoors to cleanup for spring. I had been thinking of expanding a bed into the yard for quite …
Spring is on the Way!
Today a few stray flakes of snow are falling, but while picking up a little in preparation for spring, I spotted these guys! YAY!
The Fear of Squirrels and Rabbits
We plant beautiful tulips and vegetables that often times end up dinner to our fellow squirrels and bunnies. Excerpt from Michael Pollan’s Second Nature In …
Weeping Pussy Willow (Salix Caprea Pendula)
Salix caprea ‘pendula’ – Silvery-pinkish catkins, weeping form, dwarf zone 4-9 height 5-6 feet Perfect for a city yard, and a true sign of Spring. …