This trusting soul visited my backyard this morning. I sure was surprised!
Visitor
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Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, gardens, Uncategorized Pt. Defiance
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, Fabulous Photos, history, Uncategorized Pt. Defiance is a 760-acre park in Tacoma, WA that includes a zoo with two aquariums, beach access, jogging trails, and beautiful gardens. It began as a military reservation with Ft. Nisqually at one point. In 1888, President Grover Cleveland authorized the land to be used as a public park. The rose garden has an…Read more »
Garden Delight
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, gardens, Uncategorized I planted a bleeding heart in my shade plant box last year. This year it took off and is so beautiful.
Trees & Mythology
Posted by in Earth's wonders, gardens, history, Uncategorized The Norse people revered trees for their spiritual power. In ancient mythology, the giant ash tree was a source of knowledge. In Germany, a grove of sacred trees in Uppsala was a place of human and animal sacrifices. The Warden Trees throughout the Nordic region were guardians and sources of good fortune. The Celtics honored…Read more »
Flowers of the Month
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders, gardens, history Every month is dedicated to a special flower. Here is the list. January is carnation. February is violet. March is daffodil. April is sweet pea. May is lily of the valley. June is a rose. July is larkspur. August is gladiolus. September is aster. October is calendula. November is chrysanthemum. December is narcissus.
Birthstones
Posted by in amusing & appealing, Earth's wonders Most people know some of the birthstones. Here is the complete picture by months. January: garnet February: amethyst March: aquamarine April: diamond May: emerald June: pearl July: ruby August: peridot September: sapphire October: opal November: topaz December: turquoise
Safety Tips for Run-ins with Wildlife
Posted by in Earth's wonders, wildlife We’ve all heard, make yourself large and make noise, when we encounter a bear or a cougar, but what if that doesn’t work? And progress taking away the forest lands and areas where wildlife roam doesn’t help the situation. Is it a surprise the wildlife have encroached in our backyards? Cougars are the most efficient…Read more »
