Spring Teasers
Today would be perfect for doing some yard clean up. The sun is shining and I would much rather be outside than in.
Neighbor Bill is turning dirt and adding compost to his garden. The packed dirt in my shoe tread reveals that I was over there discussing potatoes, strawberries, and daffodils earlier this morning . I am enchanted by the blossoms on his Hazelnut trees.
My own daffodil and hyacinth bulbs have been called by the sunshine. Notice that I am not as punctual as Bill when it comes to cleaning fall and winter debris from my flower bed. We leave many of our plants as forage and habitat for the small birds that make their winter home in our neighborhood. I'll get my rake and wheel barrow out next weekend. Maybe.
Instead of spring cleanup, this afternoon I'm going to drive 45 minutes to a wild life refuge where 70% of the migrating ducks and geese stop to rest and recoup. Last week I saw eight bald eagles perching majestically in trees amidst the wetlands.
Inland Empire Girl and Myanderings inspired me this morning to look for signs that the season is approaching.
Neighbor Bill is turning dirt and adding compost to his garden. The packed dirt in my shoe tread reveals that I was over there discussing potatoes, strawberries, and daffodils earlier this morning . I am enchanted by the blossoms on his Hazelnut trees.
My own daffodil and hyacinth bulbs have been called by the sunshine. Notice that I am not as punctual as Bill when it comes to cleaning fall and winter debris from my flower bed. We leave many of our plants as forage and habitat for the small birds that make their winter home in our neighborhood. I'll get my rake and wheel barrow out next weekend. Maybe.
Instead of spring cleanup, this afternoon I'm going to drive 45 minutes to a wild life refuge where 70% of the migrating ducks and geese stop to rest and recoup. Last week I saw eight bald eagles perching majestically in trees amidst the wetlands.Inland Empire Girl and Myanderings inspired me this morning to look for signs that the season is approaching.
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We were thinking about going to McNary - maybe next weekend.
Robinella: No luck with the cameras. Oh I tried.
NLL: takes my breath away
Beckie: I'm going back next w/e. Not much luck today. Wind was cutting me to pieces
Sandy: I enjoyed watching a northern harrier use the wind to stay motionless above his prey. Amazing.
As I understand you will change your blog name to "The yard will wait" ??
Spring is definetely in the air....
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I hope your trip was great fun and you have some beautiful photos.
Spring, it feels like it in OKLA. winds blowing 35+ mph, 75 degrees and severe weather predicted for tonite.
I'm ready for warmth period.
I have daffodils and crocus blooming. Tulips and hyacinth are sticking their heads out of the ground. I posted some great pictures of my daffodils. Well, I guess I should say that I think they are great! Now that I've discovered I can lay down, take pictures AND get back up, I used that technique to take pictures of my flowers.
Right.
For some reason I stay in the house a lot lately.
Not like me at all.
I would love to see a Hazelnut tree, for I drink Hazelnut coffee all the time.....judy
Here in the Midwest, it's still winter.
OH, you've got an award over at my blog to pick up (and I've added you to my blog roll, by the way)!