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Monthly Archives: April 2015
Carolina Spring
Here are some of the photos I took on my recent trip to the Carolinas. Since the only thing blooming in my yard when I left was snowdrops, it was like leapfrogging six weeks ahead into full spring. It was wonderful … Continue reading
Posted in My Photos, Uncategorized
Tagged azalea, Carolinas, Cornus florida, dogwood, flowers, Furman University, gardens, Greenville SC, Halesia carolina, photography, robin, spring, spring shrubs, swan, wisteria
77 Comments
Bobcat
My neighbor called today to let me know that our resident bear has returned from hibernation, larger than ever, visiting their compost pile and bird feeders last night. As they usually get the first visit, it’s nice of them to … Continue reading
Posted in Field Notes
Tagged bobcat, conservation, ecosystem balance, Lynx rufus, wildlife
64 Comments
Blog Tour
Storm, at stormiesteele.com has asked me to join in The Blog Tour Award, in which I am happy to participate. Storm, a published author, offers posts that are spiritual and uplifting, encouraging us to reach deeply within to connect to our inner … Continue reading
Wildlife in the Yard
Yesterday afternoon I noticed a wild hen turkey near our feeder and as I drew near the window right below me was a tom strutting his stuff! Like the iconic Thanksgiving bird, he displays heightened mating season color and stance – … Continue reading
Wood Frogs
It is that time of year again when our little friends are calling from the pond. There are already eggs among the submerged vegetation and soon the tiny tadpoles will hatch. I thought I’d publish my post from last year … Continue reading
Posted in Country Living, Field Notes, My Photos
Tagged amphibians, hibernation, leaf litter, Lithobates sylvaticus, peepers, ponds, spring, tadpoles, vernal pools, wood frogs
42 Comments
Biltmore Estate
Recently, while visiting my sister, I was fortunate to visit the Biltmore Estate, a 250-room French Renaissance chateau completed in 1895, located in Asheville, NC. It was a beautiful, warm day and we toured the gardens (such a treat!) and the … Continue reading
Posted in My Photos, Uncategorized
Tagged Biltmore Estate, costumes, dogwood, Downton Abbey, flowers, Frederick Law Olmsted, Gilded Age, magnolia, photography, public gardens, spring, tulips, Vanderbilt
61 Comments
At Last
At last, there are flowers in my garden! While large patches of snow remain all over the yard, the sunny front bed offers up its gift of snowdrops (Galanthus nivalis) in the spring sunshine. I’ve been waiting all winter for this … Continue reading
Posted in Country Gardening, My Photos
Tagged end of winter, flowers, Galanthus nivalis, gardening, photography, snowdrops, spring, spring bulbs
62 Comments
Nemesis
Nemesis: (noun) arch rival, adversary, foe, opponent, arch enemy. Wren is not happy about this little chipmunk that has set up housekeeping in the stonewall right outside the door. So close, yet so far. I think he has figured out that … Continue reading
Posted in Uncategorized
Tagged adversary, arch enemy, arch rival, chipmunk, dog, foe, nemesis, opponent, photography
45 Comments
Eliza Waters 