tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13766065400975255382024-02-11T02:13:58.900-05:00GreenbowLisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.comBlogger673125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-90610292336986284492020-07-02T05:57:00.000-04:002020-07-02T05:57:25.813-04:00New Blogger, Old Blogger<span> </span>All I can say it is difficult to deal with change. This new Blogger format is not as user friendly in my opinion. I guess I will get used to it because the way I read it this is where it is going whether I like it or not. I will just try to ignore it. It seems that I have been ignoring my blog as it is. Even so the garden just keeps on growing. <div><span> I will probably not be blogging much in the near future. I am having issues that are difficult to deal with not withstanding my favorite photo reader has gone kaput ie: the one I can easily use and know how to use. </span></div><div><span> I will be lurking and cheering on all of you fabulous writers and bloggers holding my head up above it all.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOmmyF6U9DDxvn-ndemrgx6_Z-L_DXNuTwarRnw84ZV3CNCPK2asw177MIMJTFKm0ImmQ1AIi0wmiPQbO4DxFNMzZUyHAnpIpyoAcuaNzFZatnOXSu3T8w3uC9_z-TrpZL-lcCIzBAxc/s4000/IMG_0033.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2664" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEOmmyF6U9DDxvn-ndemrgx6_Z-L_DXNuTwarRnw84ZV3CNCPK2asw177MIMJTFKm0ImmQ1AIi0wmiPQbO4DxFNMzZUyHAnpIpyoAcuaNzFZatnOXSu3T8w3uC9_z-TrpZL-lcCIzBAxc/s320/IMG_0033.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /><div><div><br /></div></div></div></div>Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-68466525407557087342020-06-03T05:07:00.000-04:002020-06-03T05:07:00.102-04:00Cleaning Project<div style="text-align: center;">
Yesterday a couple of friends stopped by to see the garden. As they were leaving I noticed all the bird poo on the gate. I decided it was time to clean it off as there was a big clump on top of the gate. </div>
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Imagine my surprise when the big clump opened it's eyes to check out who was bothering it. A sweet little tree frog was napping there on the gate. I have more often heard these creatures calling in the night. Rarely seen here. They blend in perfectly with tree bark. </div>
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I went out at dusk to see if it was still there. Sure enough there it was curled up on the gate. I wonder where it went and when it decided it was safe to move about.</div>
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Have you had any unusual visitors in your garden?</div>
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There has been a slight change in the color wave. A little more purple and some white.</div>
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A few new visitors to the garden. This magnificent Pileated Woodpecker was working over a stump right across from our driveway. Only the second time in 25 years I have seen one in our yard.</div>
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And I am making a slight change in a garden bed that will eventually bring a lot of color. This bed has needed attention for some time. This winter was hard on a lot of shrubs in my garden. Several died back to the ground that have never had trouble with winter. The variegated Kerria shrub got a good cut back. </div>
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I moved the hostas to the more shady end of the bed. </div>
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In this wide open space I planted... </div>
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several packets of seeds.</div>
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I will hopefully soon have plenty of color for more summer visitors.</div>
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Have you had any new visitors in your garden this spring? Are you planting seeds yet? Don't get into too big of a hurry. The seeds I planted a couple of weeks ago were frozen to oblivion. As you can see I had to start over. Such is how some springs go. I wish you better luck that I had at first.</div>
Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-81671242600010731702020-05-06T12:18:00.001-04:002020-05-06T12:18:56.176-04:00Spots of Color<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
When I look out the kitchen window I see spots of color here and there. I just have to get out and walk around to see what is happening.</div>
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That stand of bright golden yellow bearded Irises are a beacon in the garden. You can see them from almost anyplace in the garden. The Biltmore redtwig dogwood shrub is almost as bright. </div>
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In the circle bed the Carmel huechra anchor the Dogwood tree (Cornus Rudtan Celestial Shadow<span style="font-family: Georgia;"><span style="font-size: 18.6667px;">)</span></span></div>
That spot of gold on the right is a golden Marjoram. It grows as a ground cover here. I have to take it away from some spots because it romps around. I like that in an herb.<br />
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Out under the River birch the Gold color is represented by the Spiderwort Kate. This is her time of year. Every mid summer when it heats up here and gets dry I think I might rip her out because she melts in the heat and sometimes goes totally dormant. </div>
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Every spring when I see her like this and she starts sporting some blooms I am glad I don't rip her out. </div>
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There is other more subdued colors. </div>
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Cathy at<a href="https://ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com/2020/04/27/blitz-blitz-ballroom-blitz/"> Rambling in the Garden</a> has a meme that every Monday you post a vase of flowers.Cathy has a knack of having flowers all year round which encourages everyone to try to have something in your vase. I don't often post but the pink Lily-of-the Valley is so pretty this year. Often the pink is washed out for some reason. This year they are so very pink. Along with the LOV are some small leaves of the mini hosta 'Cheatin Heart'. </div>
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They vase is only about 4" tall, one of a trio of small vases that my daughter gave me years ago. I give them a workout this time of year.</div>
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While the Pink LOV doesn't smell as strong as the traditional white LOV it blooms a little earlier for me and adds a little sparkle to the garden.</div>
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This is some Bloom Day. The wind is howling and there is ice on the tall bird bath out in the garden. On the bright side there are quite a few blooms in the garden even if they are spread out. Like the creeping phlox and the native phlox <i>diverticulata</i> are blooming. Hellebores are still sporting a few blooms but they are mostly going over to seeds. </div>
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The Crabapple tree (that pink spot in the back of the above picture center) is blooming beautifully.</div>
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The first <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Iris
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There are several Grape hyacinths blooming. This pale blue one I have moved around to different places in the garden because it seems to like it here.</div>
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There are a few late daffodils blooming now but they won't last long in this freezing weathers. </div>
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Dicentra <i>Gold Heart </i>came up early this year and has a few blooms on it. </div>
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The pink dogwood out front is really pretty but is difficult to get a good picture of the overall tree. It is supposed to be <i>Rubra </i>but has always been pink. </div>
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The native Columbines are beginning to bloom. This usually means there will be hummingbirds at any moment in the garden. Maybe this wind will blow them in to the area.<br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gWN7vFBX59_vyGv6I5V3DdySadL0QAathYA1ZQPrk26Y-Nwf6FpVgvg-UFyDBk00rQ9kSW37Sc0v3C1TaruzEZ3yLovTaIsi70-ZS6AYxuTlkOs0mMmz_p0XqcoqW-dSUI8zjLtKep4/s1600/IMG_4627.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1066" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg1gWN7vFBX59_vyGv6I5V3DdySadL0QAathYA1ZQPrk26Y-Nwf6FpVgvg-UFyDBk00rQ9kSW37Sc0v3C1TaruzEZ3yLovTaIsi70-ZS6AYxuTlkOs0mMmz_p0XqcoqW-dSUI8zjLtKep4/s320/IMG_4627.jpg" width="213" /></a></div>
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The Chocolate Chips Ajuga is blooming here and there around the garden. I like the way it pairs with the bright red twig dogwood <i>Biltmore. </i>My photo doesn't do it justice. </div>
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I hope all is well with you and yours and you are able to get out in your garden today. If you can't pop over to <a href="https://www.maydreamsgardens.com/2020/04/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-april-2020.html">Carol's May Dreams Garden</a> to view other Garden Bloggers Blooms. </div>
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Other plants blooming in the garden:</div>
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Variegated Soloman's Seal</div>
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Brunnera <i>Ghost</i></div>
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Golden Alexander <i>Zizia Aurea</i></div>
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Yellow terillium <i>Luteum</i></div>
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Spring Beauties <i>Claytonia virginica</i></div>
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Leather leaf Viburnum</div>
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Button Spirea</div>
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Pink Flowering Almond Shrub <i>Prunus Glandulosa</i></div>
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Eastern Redbud Tree <i>Cercis Canadensis</i></div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-49963877434980833522020-04-11T21:26:00.002-04:002020-04-12T06:23:59.723-04:00Turkey<div style="text-align: center;">
No this turkey isn't for Easter dinner it is a picture for <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/shadow-shot-sunday-2-padlock/">Shadow Shot Sunday</a>. Where you can go see more shadows <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2020/04/11/shadow-shot-sunday-2-padlock/">here</a>.</div>
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He/she is wondering what you are looking at.</div>
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Either a young male or a female. I think a young male because it wasn't very smart. It would have been a hunters dream to have a turkey cross a field and them saunter past where the hunter was await a shot. It was lucky this time that this hunter only carries a camera. </div>
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I hope you have a Hoppy Easter. Don't eat too much candy...unless it is chocolate. </div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-61934875709089724012020-04-08T16:27:00.001-04:002020-04-08T16:27:05.413-04:00Wednesday Woes<div style="text-align: center;">
It seems that plants are barreling along into spring but all is about to come to a screeching halt. The prediction is that we are to have frost this weekend and maybe even some snow next week. We had to drag inside the plants I had put outside last week. The behemoths will have to sit in front of the patio doors until this cold spell passes by.</div>
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Instead of dwelling on the blah I thought that I would share a few pictures of what I am able to enjoy now. The 'pink' is taking over the front of the house. Redbud trees and Almond bush. </div>
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The Almond bush has never looked better. </div>
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It and the Button Spirea are romping. </div>
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It seems like some things are blooming earlier than usual. Like this variegated Soloman's seal. The native Soloman's Seal isn't even up. I don't think it has been fooled by this warmer than usual weather.</div>
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It seems like the later Daffodils are white ones. I wish I could remember their names.</div>
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This pretty little yellow trillium is new to the garden. It is in a very protected place. It came from Tennessee so I suppose it is on track. </div>
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I will leave you with this little spot of sunshine. I am not sure what hosta it is but every spring it injects some much needed light into a gloomy day.</div>
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I hope you all have a delightful weekend. Try to stay warm. It is going to be a little more difficult to do since we have had such nice warm weather. We are matching our record high for this date as I type, 84F (29C). Cheers.</div>
Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-1629646205690408122020-04-05T17:24:00.001-04:002020-04-05T17:24:54.077-04:00Weekend Wonders<div style="text-align: center;">
There is so much happening in the garden now. I have to be out there often to try to keep up with it all. </div>
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The Mayapples, Podophyllum, are beginning to pop up. Always a delight to see. </div>
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The trillium is beginning to set buds. I wanted to get these posted for Wildflower Wednesday but I didn't get around to it. Odd how with more time at home I don't seem to be getting ahead of chores or even getting to some things I want to do. </div>
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We took Annie for a walk and I spotted these fiddle heads unfurling. These belonging to Christmas Fern. I don't know a lot of wild ferns but this one I have in my garden.</div>
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We came upon this convention of Turkey Vultures having breakfast.</div>
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Mallards are so very common around here year round but this gentleman looked quite dapper in his fresh plumage. </div>
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A bird that isn't so common is a Barred Owl. We came upon this one standing at the edge of a flooded field. It appeared to be hunting frogs. We sat and watched it for some time. It didn't catch anything while we watched but it didn't seem a bit disturbed with an audience. It did keep an eye on us.</div>
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We are all doing well here. I hope you and yours are too.</div>
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As you might have noticed we haven't had much sunshine lately. The weather sort of suits the mood of the country. I am ready for some sunshine. How about you?</div>
Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-49154159191884020162020-03-28T08:01:00.002-04:002020-03-28T08:01:46.718-04:00Shadowy Weekend<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
I have been outside quite a bit the past few days. We have had some glorious warm, if damp, days. </div>
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I saw this shadow on the patio that made me think about Shadow Shot Sunday which I am connecting with <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2020/03/28/shadow-shot-sunday-2-quirky-ant/">here.</a> </div>
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This beautiful shadow also brought me to a haiku. So I am connecting with Rebecca and her haiku tribe <a href="https://corazon.typepad.com/recuerda_mi_corazon/">here.</a></div>
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I hope you all can get out for some fresh air this weekend. Be safe. Be well. Peace.</div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-53052530993019577372020-03-21T10:13:00.000-04:002020-03-21T10:14:14.884-04:00Haiku Haven<div style="text-align: center;">
Since there is much more time to contemplate life I thought I would connect with <a href="https://corazon.typepad.com/recuerda_mi_corazon/2020/03/haiku-my-heart-2.html">Rebecca at Haiku My Heart</a>. A small bit of peace <a href="https://corazon.typepad.com/recuerda_mi_corazon/2020/03/haiku-my-heart-2.html">here</a>.</div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com30tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-73077490853225863472020-03-19T14:52:00.000-04:002020-03-19T14:52:17.212-04:00Idee Fixe<div style="text-align: center;">
My obsession with mosses is not a new idea. I have several damp areas in my garden that grows two types of moss. The only moss I have introduced is this dark green moss (below) that I found growing on a decommissioned bridge. This is one thing about moss you shouldn't take it from any wildlife refuge, park or private property unless you have permission. I figured that this bridge will certainly be taken down sometime in the near future so I helped myself to some of it. </div>
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The moss below is growing on the base of an old Redbud tree in my garden. These types of moss that grow on the base of a tree are called 'Apron Moss'. Of course these mosses each have a scientific name but that is where I get left behind. Those little red stems are the Sporophytes with capsules on the end. See I am learning.</div>
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This beautiful bright light green moss is what has started this whole obsession with moss. It is common as an old shoe because I see it everywhere now. It began growing in what can be a very wet place just outside our fence line.</div>
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I remember looking there after the rain soaked in one time and saw all the brilliant green moss shining and wishing it would come on into the garden. </div>
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I think it heard me. Because a couple of years ago I discovered a small patch of it growing along a path. I started removing the weeds and grass growing in it to encourage it and it grew. This spring my Idee Fixe (<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">an idea or desire that dominates the mind; an obsession) </span>sprung to life. I just had to get in there and do something with it.</div>
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I removed stones from a path that was never used and brought the stones around. I got a few of the stones set and moss around them. Rain was predicted for several days so I called in the big guns. I asked my DB to help me finish the stones so I could get the moss in place before all the rain. </div>
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He cheerfully (?) complied. From here you would be looking South to Northish.</div>
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I keep harvesting from the side lot. </div>
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Trying to fit in 'starter' pieces around the stones. This view is from the North to South.</div>
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Since the dark moss came off the old bridge which was concrete I thought I would try a spot of it on one of the stones. I can't wait to see if it grows. Since they have blocked off this bridge to traffic the moss has almost overtaken the bridge. It is quite a sight.</div>
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The stones are all tucked in with all the moss I could procure right now. </div>
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What I have to do now is wait. </div>
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As you see below, the rain has come. Before I could not have walked through here without boots but now I have a nice dry stepping stone path.</div>
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What I see from here is potential for more yet. More stones and more moss area. </div>
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I have been on two hikes this past year with people that know much more about this subject than I ever will. I have learned about some must have books if you are interested in this subject at all. These three books that I find are most informative and engaging. </div>
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The book <b>Common Mosses of the Northeast and Appalachians</b> by Karl McKnight, Joseph Rohrer, Kirsten McKnight Ward, and Warren Perdrizet is a great field guide for my area. At least as close as a book is to my area. There aren't that many field guides to mosses. Mosses aren't appreciated by everyone. When I finally decide which mosses I have I will update with the species. <span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;">The field guide was suggested to me by my friend that is my go to wildflower expert in these parts. She told me that this was the best field guide she had ever seen or tried to use. I must agree because they tell you how to use the guide, the pictures are excellent and there is so much information.</span></div>
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The book <b>Gathering Moss A Natural and Cultural History of Mosses</b> by Robin Wall Kimmerer is a great read. She is a bryologist yet she also looks at moss through her Native American culture. </div>
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The third book <b>The Magical World of Moss Gardening </b>by Annie Martin is where she tells you all about moss gardening and even tells you of places to purchase moss from ethical gatherers and growers. Annie's charming stories and great advise will give you a good read.</div>
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<span style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; text-align: left;">There you have it. My <b>Idee fixe</b> that dominates my mind this early spring. Do you have an idea you are working on?</span></div>
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<span style="color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small;"><span style="background-color: white;">And no I haven't been paid to say anything nice about these books.I bought them of my own accord. I just happen to find them by looking for moss information. </span></span></div>
Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com18tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-55682404751702021732020-03-15T14:42:00.000-04:002020-03-15T14:43:25.420-04:00Garden Bloggers Bloom Day - March 15, 2020<div style="text-align: center;">
This GBBD is a blustery winters day. All the crocus, anemone nemorosa are all closed. There are a few hardier plants blooming. </div>
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The Pussy Willow is all furry now. It needs this fur coat in this weather. You can see behind it a few splashes of yellow.</div>
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In this bed there are some old fashioned daffodils and the Tete Tete mini daffs are blooming their little heads off.</div>
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They Tete Tetes are bowing to the cold weather today. As are the crocus that refuse to open on such a sunless windy day. </div>
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Then there are the usual suspects. Hellebores are showing their stuff. I have several different colors here. </div>
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Some have the sweetest little freckles. </div>
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Snowdrops are still blooming but I won't bore you since I have written about them so much this winter. </div>
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If you are craving more colorful and more blooms ? pop over to Carol's <a href="https://www.maydreamsgardens.com/2020/03/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-march-2020.html">May Dreams Garden</a> for looks at blooms from all over the world. </div>
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I don't often join in on this meme of shadows but we have had some much appreciated sunshine lately. I saw this shadow at our front door this week and thought I would share it. It seems to be welcoming spring with all its sunshine and color. </div>
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If you would like to see more shadows go <a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2020/03/07/shadow-shot-sunday-2-covered-wagon/">here</a>. It can be<a href="https://magicalmysticalteacher.wordpress.com/2020/03/07/shadow-shot-sunday-2-covered-wagon/"> Magical</a>.</div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-70770706611431875882020-03-02T11:51:00.000-05:002020-03-02T11:51:19.257-05:00Meteorological Spring<div style="text-align: center;">
I don't think I could have expected a more beautiful beginning to March and Meteorological Spring if I could dial up the perfect day. A bit of a dialed down the wind speed would have been more pleasant but I am not complaining about such a beginning of the Meteorological Spring. When I stepped out I had to hold on to my hat. It was well worth the effort for the sun brought out the first crocuses.</div>
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The dark and the light yellow Crocuses seem to be the first to really pop. </div>
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They seem to be so short this year starting out. Do they do this every year but this the first year I have noticed?? Surely not.</div>
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The only bit of in purple/blue this early on in the garden seems to be the above crocus. </div>
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Speaking of my latest mania, that is Primrose Warburg Galanthus. </div>
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She responded well to the sunshine. Oh be still my heart. I can hardly wait until I have a whole clump of these beauties.</div>
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Other shots of color in the garden now is the never failing clump of G. Nivalis.</div>
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The Hellebores are quite perky in the sun too. </div>
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Even if some are spotty. </div>
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With the rain today even the moss is beginning to show a bit of shine.</div>
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I hope your garden is beginning to green up. It won't be as long as it has been.</div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-23992385562519925232020-02-17T15:56:00.002-05:002020-02-19T13:54:22.992-05:00Gardening and LearningAlthough I can't say I have been gardening all of my life I can say that I have been around Gardeners all my life. I went through the Master Gardening classes, got certified and I continue to learn.<br />
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One lesson that I haven't learned all these years is how to keep good records. I have all the best intentions and some rather good ways available to me for record keeping. I have a 10-year Garden Journal for jotting down short thoughts or happenings I want to remember. It also encourages me to keep a daily temperature record. I do think it is fun to look back to see how the weather differs from year to year.<br />
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I keep a sketchbook in a refillable leather journal. I can take it outside where it gets dirty and I can wipe it off. If I leave it out and it gets wet not all is lost and yes I know this from experience. In this journal my thoughts can meander and my projects are drawn, listed or otherwise explored. Records, receipts, plant tags etc are stapled or glued into this. I know this isn't the most convenient way to keep things organized and easily accessible but every time I try to change it just doesn't happen.<br />
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I have a Word document that is fairly accurate. Yet I sometimes get too busy during the growing season and don't add new plants.<br />
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My DB got tired of listening to me complain about all this and set up an Excel spread sheet for me. It looks simple and efficient yet I have exactly two entries on this. I just can't seem to make myself delve into that operation.<br />
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I know we have discussed this all before, <a href="https://greenbowgardens.blogspot.com/2008/01/garden-journals.html">here</a> and several other times, so what has brought me to <strike>whining </strike> thinking about all this? What with the growing/blooming season just beginning I am finding that I can't identify the few things blooming. Right now I have only two Galanthus blooming. Galanthus Nivalis and Elwesii. I thought I knew which was which. I am pretty sure that the following photo is G. Nivalis. I have had this plant long enough that it is making a nice clump. I even think I can divide this one this year.<br />
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My other Galanthus is what I thought was <strike>G.Elwesii</strike>. I was wondering if any of you have this little beauty? <b>EDIT</b>: Thank you <b>Linda</b> for suggesting that this is G. flore pleno. It sure looks like it in pictures I have been able to find.<br />
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When I went to the internet to make sure this is what I had I couldn't seem to find a picture of it that looks anything like this. I just love the little white skullcaps over the bloom that looks like a rose, if you can get down here to see just what it looks like.<br />
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It has really taken off this year. I don't know what year I planted this one but it has grown into a nice little colony that could be divided this year too. I have 4 small clumps of it. It has been somewhat stunted in growth though.<br />
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The tallest bloom is only 3"tall and the longest green leaf is only about an inch tall. Which as I remember is oddly short. Maybe I am just paying more attention to them this year. Because last year a very generous garden blogger friend gifted me with Galanthus <i>Primrose Warburg. </i>Mind you this is one of those fancy yellow ones.<br />
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I can't wait to see it bloom. I didn't expect a bloom this year because it is it's first year here but just seeing the little brace of yellow makes me almost giddy. I have to protect it though because I thought I had another touch of yellow on another one and the rabbits ate it. I was a bit forlorn because I thought all was lost this year. Then this other one popped up. So there is hope.<br />
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I am not taking any chances. I have set this big strainer over the plant and set a big stone on the handle so the rabbit can't just move it. So I hope that it survives to bloom. I have never noticed rabbits eating the blooms of Galanthus before. Have you? Nature has its way of keeping the classroom open. We never stop learning.<br />
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<br />Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com26tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-80237229398056225482020-02-06T17:38:00.001-05:002020-02-06T17:38:33.520-05:00Travel Thursday - Costa Rica<div style="text-align: center;">
Since it has turned cold and snowy again my mind started traveling to warmer climes. I went back to this past March when my husband, aka DB, and I went to Costa Rica. Since we were meeting a birding tour group we arrived a day early to make sure we got there without a hitch. Our flight there was smooth and we had most of one day just to stroll the gardens where we were staying, the <a href="https://www.hb.co.cr/">Hotel Bougainvillea</a>. </div>
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This post is picture heavy but I won't have a lot of commentary on them because I don't know what most of these plants are. I promise I won't load up on the bird pictures. The above will be the only bird picture I will post...this time. </div>
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The above is the view from our hotel room balcony. There was bougainvilleas dotted all over the grounds. </div>
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The Hotel Bougainvillea is situated on 11 acres. All that isn't hotel is garden. I can tell you I was a bit overwhelmed with all the tropical plants. I felt like I stepped into a different world.</div>
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It was a breeze getting around the grounds. They had paved walkways through out. </div>
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I don't know what this huge plant is but they used it extensively through out the garden. I am 5'6" tall so you can about guess this main plant is 10' tall.</div>
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This colorful planting was all the way around the parking lot.</div>
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Orchids and Bromelaids in trees.</div>
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Bromeliads were used as ground covers and there were so many varieties it was mind boggling.</div>
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Air plants were all over too. </div>
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This ground cover was pretty with its pretty little yellow blooms. </div>
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There was also a yellow and green bamboo that I thought was very pretty. I think it is Bambusa vulgaris. </div>
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This Fox Tail Agave A. attenuata was taller than I. </div>
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If you look closely at this picture you can see that is used Amaryllis as a ground cover. I think I have seen this variety on someones post before. </div>
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No it wasn't all birds and blooms. This sweet little baby Variegated Squirrel ran up DBs pant leg and wouldn't get down.</div>
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He tried to ignore the little thing, taking pictures and walking along but it didn't want to be left behind. I felt so sorry for the little fellow. It was obviously distressed and didn't want to be alone. Once DB got him off it still followed us around and around. </div>
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I could go on and on but I will leave you with this sight. Plants growing on top of this building. I don't know if they are in pots or just started growing there. They were quite a surprise. </div>
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If you know what any of these plants are or if I miss identified some let me know. I took the names of the plants off of id plates but I didn't know if it was for the plant it was beside or if it was current. I think if you click on the pictures they will enlarge and be more clear.</div>
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It has been warm enough this month that after a heavy rain we saw earth worms that were encouraged out of the soil to trek across the street to drier areas. This is normally a spring, summer or fall happening. </div>
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This morning was a different story . The cold front has come through. After the bitter winds we have a skiff of snow settled upon the garden. The snow isn't likely to go away too soon as it is quite cold.</div>
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These conditions really stir up the bird life in the garden and beyond. We have had lots of birds at the feeders mostly the usual. Like the House Finches,House Sparrows and Juncos.</div>
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Half dozen Cardinals. The heated water bowl is a good place to find all the birds at one time or another. </div>
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The Red-bellied Woodpecker grabbed a peanut. You can see a tinge of red on his belly.</div>
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While a Hairy Woodpecker feasted on the suet. This is one tough woodpecker. He wasn't about to share with other birds. You can tell he is a male due to the red patch at the back of his head. You can tell him from a Downy Woodpecker first by his size. Look at that bill it is almost as long has his head is wide and it is thicker. A Downy also has little spots on the outer tail feathers.</div>
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The King of the feeders is the Northern Mockingbird. He allows no other bird on the platform feeder while he is there.</div>
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He is very secure in his position. He knows I put raisins on the platform for his use only. At least that is what he thinks. It is amazing to me that none of the other birds will take a raisin. After all the House Sparrows don't mind taking bites out of tomatoes or picking peas.</div>
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So while it is so cold outside I am inside admiring the packets of seed that were delivered this past week. They are from Botanical Interests. I so enjoy their packets because the are not only beautiful but are jam packed with information regarding the seeds you request. </div>
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I not only received the seeds I requested but got a nice little Thank You in a packet of lettuce seeds. I always need a little push to plant edibles. Lettuce and tomatoes are my go to vegetables to have in the garden. Nothing like a seed starting guide to get me in motion. </div>
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The Botanical Interests company does a great job of filling orders promptly and answering any questions you might have. I would highly recommend them as a source for your seeds. I have never had any duds from them. I will also say that they haven't paid me or even asked me to say something nice about them and their products.</div>
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One last thing today. I just had to show you the beautiful apron my dear friend gave me for Christmas. It has wide pockets at the bottom of the apron and the lettering, Plant Lady, is embroidered on the front. This all makes me want to start planting even tho it is a bit early in the season.</div>
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I hope some of you got to have this day off from work since it is Martin Luther King Day. Martin Luther King, a man we can all appreciate. A man I wish our politicians would try to emulate. We need more men like him.</div>
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It has been a mild start to this new year here at Greenbow. I have strolled about the garden daily almost as if it was still fall. Our temps have been running 10 or more degrees above the average. </div>
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I have been watching for any early flowers this year. I don't think that most of the plants are fooled by this warmer weather.</div>
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I did find a few things popping up like the Snowdrops <span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14pt;">Nivalis</span> peeking out of the duff with the Golden Alexander <i><span style="font-family: Georgia; font-size: 14.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-US; mso-bidi-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-US;">Zizia Aurea.</span></i></div>
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Ivory Prince Hellebore has buds on it too. According to my records this is an early date for them to be budding. </div>
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Other Hellebores are putting on some growth! Now this is odd for January. Usually they are hunkered down awaiting more clement weather. I realized that Ivory Prince has been in this garden in this spot for many years, since 1997, and it has barely grown. I am beginning to wonder what in the world is the matter with this situation??? I did some reading and it did say it was a slow grower. I would say that this is ridiculous. Oh well, it is reliable and evergreen most years. I was thinking I would move it then I also read it doesn't like to be disturbed. Have any of you found this to be true?</div>
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Walking around the back of the garden I didn't find much but this Hairy Wood Mint is making a great winter show. I only planted one of these year before last wondering if it was a normal mint and would go rampant. No, it is clumper not a runner. </div>
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If you look closely you can see where it gets its common name 'Hairy'. The stems and even the leaves are quite hairy. The only draw back to this plant is that it looks horrible after it blooms. I cut it to the ground thinking it would be no loss if it died but it must have appreciated the chomp. It will be dealt with this way in the future too. I will see how it develops.</div>
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Walking through some of the other paths you can see there is a lot of brown and gray. The grass in the paths hasn't given up this winter at all. While it isn't summer green it isn't winter gray.</div>
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At the West end of the patio there is still a bit of green. The brown of the Witch Hazel leaves still clinging even gives a bit of color.</div>
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Around front is one of my very favorite plants in the garden , a weeping spruce. It doesn't get much blog love because of where it is situated. It has become a magnificent tree to my eyes. </div>
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This year I am thinking that it is the most prolific year for cones on this tree. There is clump after clump all over the tree. I wonder if it is because of the drought we have had the past few years. </div>
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Rain shouldn't be a problem this month if the predictions come true this week. 3-4" of rain is expected. Oh, have I mentioned the wind? In December half of the days had winds of 20MPH with even higher gusts. January has begun with about the same amounts of wind. </div>
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On that note I will leave you here with a shot of the Holly Berries in front of the house. They are well guarded by the Mockingbird that claims this area. This is the most color in the garden other than gray and a bit of green. Here is to a more colorful spring.</div>
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Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-4182575255220816162020-01-03T07:29:00.004-05:002020-01-03T07:29:49.543-05:00Garden Excitement - Merlin<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
No there were no magicians in the garden. When I let Annie outside this afternoon (02/20) I saw a good sized gray bird come up off the ground. I knew right away it was an unusual bird to see in a garden, at least our garden.</div>
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I alerted my DB then went outside to try to see if it stayed close. I knew it was carrying its prey.</div>
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Sure enough I found him up in our catalpa tree about to have his dinner. It was drizzling rain but my DB got some good shots of this little falcon</div>
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We have House Sparrows aplenty. I don't mind a bit if he takes a few this winter. </div>
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He wasn't a bit shy about eating with us fairly close watching. This told me that he was very hungry. </div>
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To put this sighting in perspective we often don't see this bird every year, any place, let alone in our garden. A fabulous new bird sighting for our garden, number 124 for me. A good omen for the start of this birding year. </div>
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What have I been doing on these long dark days before the Solstice? </div>
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Since the compost pile is nearly full and</div>
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the garden is asleep </div>
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my Dearly Beloved and I have been doing Chirstmas Bird Counts. On our wanderings through our assigned areas we have come upon some nice birds. I wish you could hear the cacophony of sound that a great flock of Greater White-fronted Geese make when a Bald Eagle gets them all up off their comfortable pond. You can go <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Greater_White-fronted_Goose">here</a> to see a good photo and hear their call.</div>
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I have a few photos you might like to see of birds that come into our area only for winter. Like the <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lapland_Longspur">Lapland Longspur</a> pictured below. When I try to take a picture of birds they always seem to be in the wrong light or in awkward positions. I thought I would share a few of them anyway. </div>
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These little birds are usually in a good sized flock but they blend into the background so well that they are difficult to see unless the flock gets up and moves around. </div>
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They are in their winter plumage now but by late winter they will begin transforming into their breeding plumage before they head back North to their breeding grounds. They are quite a <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Lapland_Longspur">sight</a> to see then.</div>
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We are lucky enough to have Whooping Cranes that winter in our area. We found a family group in our area. The bird that has the rusty looking feathering is a juvenile. If you click on the photo to enlarge you can see that they are all wearing tracking telemetry and bands on their legs. These gorgeous birds are endangered. Just a few years ago there were only 200 of them in existence. With breeding in captivity and protection they have made somewhat of a come back. You can read about them <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Whooping_Crane/">here</a> and <a href="https://whoopingcrane.com/flock-update-december-2019/">here</a>.</div>
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When we are out counting birds we find that we have many challenges such as looking through this field for sparrows and other birds that might be about. It is like watching popcorn pop. The little rascals pop up to see who/what is coming through their area and then they disappear.</div>
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Even when they are up it is difficult to see them and then to id them you have to hope they will stay up long enough to zoom in on them. As this Savannah Sparrow demonstrates, they pop up. </div>
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They usually either have their backs toward you or...</div>
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They just won't stay still. A lot of people don't like sparrows because of this plus their plumages are often seen as similar because they rarely stay still long enough to see the differences. You can see better pictures of <a href="https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Savannah_Sparrow">this sparrow here</a>. Yes, there was more than this one species of sparrow in this field. I could go on and on.</div>
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All of the big birds get the press it seems. Most of it is well deserved. Like this Great Blue Heron. It often patiently awaits a meadow vole, mole or other unsuspecting prey to come by. </div>
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Birds aren't the only things that catch my eye when we are out and about. I often see something like this great log with fungus growing on it.</div>
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Or this fuzzy wuzzy plant still standing after snow, rain and powerful winds. I hope to identify this so I can get a stand of this going in my garden. Wouldn't it be fun to have these fuzzy wuzzies to look upon on bleak winter days. </div>
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I hope that if you are reading this you have taken time out in your busy holiday season to treat yourself to some calm, no stress relaxation. </div>
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<br />Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-70503512760704199212019-12-08T16:24:00.000-05:002019-12-08T16:24:24.830-05:00Holiday Decor <div style="text-align: center;">
For those of you that don't like Christmas and especially all of the hoopalah that goes with it you need not go any further because a blog friend of mine, Carol at <a href="https://www.acreativeharbor.com/">A Shutterbug Explores</a>, asked me a perfectly innocent question " do you celebrate the Holidays?" She went on to say "I am dragging my feet ~ Xmas spirit is non-existent at the moment ~ " </div>
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What are friends for? We are here to answer questions and to encourage and support our friends. So Carol this is for you... In answer to your question, yes, we celebrate the holidays. Christmas is one I used to be manic about. After you peruse the following photos you might think I am still a little sick. Yet if you had seen our place in years past you would know my amour with Christmas is slowly waning. I think when the children grow up and then the grandchildren grow up one sort of loses that drive to go all out. As you will see there is still a lot of kid in me though. I hope a little rubs off on you. You know you have to do what ever makes you happy to be happy. </div>
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Here it all starts with the table in the corner of our living room. On goes the snowflake table topper.</div>
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Then up goes the little tree with our most treasured ornaments. </div>
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Then we clear the regular dishes from the hutch.</div>
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In goes the Christmas dishes. This is some years only decoration. I have to get the dishes out because I love to use them. This year we did carry on...</div>
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The kitchen table got a little swag.</div>
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Then I went a little further and decorated around the fireplace. You gotta use your imagination now. ;)</div>
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Then the library got one set of bookcases decorated because you can see them when you stand in the foyer. Plus it is my room now that we moved my office in there. I must have a few of those Christmas lights this time of year for cheer.</div>
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After all this we get our stuff we usually use on the corner table back on there and clutter up the table with all the things we need and it looks more homey. </div>
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So Carol, and anyone else reading this blather and needs a little push into the Christmas spirit, I hope it lifts you up or at least makes you smile. </div>
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This is our house as it sat in June. The front is brick veneer and the rest of the house is siding that has been on it since it was built 45 years ago. Nice enough but As I have mentioned before I am going through my <span style="color: blue;">blue</span> phase. So in June we decided to paint the house as it was looking quite tired. </div>
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The pretty Pansy Redbud got split for the second time during a storm after this photo so was removed.</div>
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This above photo makes me think I might mow the labyrinth in place next summer. I have missed it.</div>
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I didn't really have the exact angle for the after of the front. I am a little lazy about taking pictures out front. For one thing when I am out there people, neighbors driving by mostly, stop to chat. I had two of them fuss that they couldn't see the front of the house and I should take out the shrubbery and trees. I had to tell them that I have it there to block the traffic as we live on a busy street. Also nosy neighbors are to be excluded. </div>
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A different angle - Before</div>
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Around in back where we do most of our outside entertaining and being was a little more work to get things ready for paint. As you can see the siding was in great need of paint as a lot of the paint had worn off over the years. </div>
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So with this closer look you can see that the paint did the trick.</div>
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It certainly was a transformation and is more lively. We love it. </div>
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Thinking about home it brings family to mind. I hope you and your family are safe over the holiday.</div>
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From our home to yours Happy Thanksgiving.</div>
Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-3719939116593323662019-10-18T16:37:00.000-04:002019-10-18T16:37:01.139-04:00Book Review - Emily Dickinson's Gardening Life<div style="text-align: center;">
I will say this first, I like Emily Dickinson's poetry. I think even if you didn't like her poetry and you are a gardener you would like this book. One reason is because the way the author, Marta McDowell, presented the poetry that goes with the information about Emily's gardening. </div>
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Marta being a gardener seemed to know how to express so many things that all gardeners love about gardening. Marta includes stories about Emilys gardening and shows how her poems reflect her thoughts about gardenings ups and downs. </div>
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I think this book would give you a weekend full of entertainment and maybe even some enlightenment about Emily and gardens in general.</div>
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I just happened upon this book through Timber Press. They didn't send me this book to review or anything of that nature. I was just so pleased with it I wanted to share it with you.</div>
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Have a great weekend.</div>
Lisa at Greenbowhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07743973292900758183noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1376606540097525538.post-78070639065564067032019-10-15T15:23:00.001-04:002019-10-15T15:23:46.455-04:00Garden Bloggers Bloom Day - October 2019<div style="text-align: center;">
I must say that this year feels a whole lot different than past Octobers but in reality the blooms are much the same. As I looked back at some past Octobers I was somewhat surprised that I find a lot of the same things blooming. It feels different this year because of the moderate drought we are in. </div>
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This spring I moved the above sedums into more sun. I had such high hopes in for stronger blooms and more full plants but was a disappointed. While the plants are stronger and taller only about half of them bloomed at all. You can see the darker heads in the foreground. They bloomed, barely. The ones in the back tried to set some blooms but what you see is what I got. Not terribly impressive. I guess I will have something to look forward to next year. </div>
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The old stalwart Hamamelis Virginiana'Witch Hazel' seems to have more blooms this year than ever. Go figure?!</div>
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The few Asters I have seemed to not be too fussy about the weather conditions. As you can see in the back ground I have purchased a few mums to set here and there. The diciduous holly in the background is full of red berries that the Mockingbird has been protecting already. It usually doesn't eat those berries until late winter/early spring. I guess he just doesn't want any competition.</div>
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The poor Toad lilies are full of blooms but the foliage looks pitaful.</div>
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The wirey bloom of Persicaria corporal look good just because, I mean really, how could you tell they weren't.?? Ha... I guess that is one reason to grow these things. They never look bad. They are difficult to make a nice picture. </div>
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Most of the rest of the blooms in the garden are the annuals that don't really take much water or care. Such as these impatients that stood sentinel by the gate all summer rarely requesting a drink.</div>
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Zinnias of various colors are still hanging in there. </div>
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As are the Mexican Sunflowers 'Tithonia'. </div>
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The Canas are still blooming despite a shot of frost. They are under some trees where they get a bit of protection. </div>
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I almost forgot about the fall blooming anemone Honorine jobert,</div>
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as well as a sprinkling of tall garden phlox 'David'.</div>
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So just when I think I don't have much blooming, I get out there and look to find a few things. It is just that they are few and far between. </div>
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How is it in your garden this October? Has the frost got most of your blooms or are you just beginning to see your spring bloom?</div>
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What ever do pop over to <a href="https://www.maydreamsgardens.com/2019/10/garden-bloggers-bloom-day-october-2019.html">Carols blog</a> to join in with those that want to share what is blooming in their garden the 15th of this and every month.</div>
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