It’s a beautiful night tonight, just a hint of Fall in the air. I’m watching a spider spin a web anchored to the solar light I put under the cherry tree I planted in memory of my sister a couple of years ago. The spider drops down from the dark leaves through the light onContinue reading “The Web Of Wonder Spun Around Us”
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The Clarity Of Butterflies
Butterflies have arrived in force in our garden. I’d read about how the bee population has been dwindling. Pollinators, in general, are under stress from the loss of habitat. So, when I was choosing plants for the garden, I chose native plants when possible. I looked for the tag that said, “Bee Friendly.” As a result, theContinue reading “The Clarity Of Butterflies”
Accidental Gardening
Last year, I put in a couple of raised beds and tried my hand at gardening for the first time…with mixed results. I planted vegetables and flowers. Whatever captured my interest. Phlox, Holly Hock, Clematis vines and ornamental grasses. I did a pepper plant, tomatoes and cantaloupe. And some herbs. Mint, oregano and basil. IContinue reading “Accidental Gardening”
Charles Oberkehr 