If you want to know what Arborvitae bushes grow up to be: trees! As snow flurries swirled I snapped a closeup picture of my tree.In my old[er] age I like to stay inside and look through the window. This is a scene I took while inside while snow blew … [Read more...] about Snow plus camera= pictures
2008
December Slow Down
This blog will have a seasonal slowdown. I might post some photos or poems and quotes, but until after the holidays there won't be any full size posts or regular blogging here. There are daily posts @ the Advent blog and that is more writing than I … [Read more...] about December Slow Down
Wonder About Winter 2008-9?
So what is the skinny on winter weather predictions? I checked at the Almanac, for the Ohio Valley, and here's the outlook:November 2008Avg. Temperature: 48° (3° above avg.)Precipitation: 2" (1.5" below avg.)Nov. 1-6: Sunny, seasonableNov. 7-10: Rain … [Read more...] about Wonder About Winter 2008-9?
It’s Offical: A Killing Frost
Yes, the annuals are gone, the garden is looking brown, and I left a forgotten houseplant pot outside- now a mushy brown and deflated remnant of itself. I hate when I do that... but I think I do almost on purpose as a reminder that everything is … [Read more...] about It’s Offical: A Killing Frost
Tomatoes- Final Verdict 2008
I like heirloom tomatoes, generally, but this year was not the best for growing tomatoes. We had wet conditions that made planting late. I grew types new to me. We had a very dry late season. I got tomatoes- but not the way I like them. I used to be … [Read more...] about Tomatoes- Final Verdict 2008
Ike’s Aftermath in Ohio
I thought you might be interested in seeing the trees that blew down a few properties away from me. These were giant burr oaks felled by the mighty winds of Ike. … [Read more...] about Ike’s Aftermath in Ohio
The Transition Time
Autumn is always a time of transitioning for me... more than spring. I think of spring as the full flung advance on all things "garden", while fall must be part inside work and part outside, and much of both are getting everything in readiness for … [Read more...] about The Transition Time
Time to Note Fall Color
Years ago I wrote a bit about how fall color sometimes surprises me. Here in the Midwest we are surrounded by the rich tapestry of autumn trees and goldenrod field flowers, but sometimes overlook the many other forms of fall color. It is a great time … [Read more...] about Time to Note Fall Color
Rain, finally
We've had thunderstorming on and off for the last few hours. Thank You, God. Now I hope to do some of the planting and perennial dividing that needs to be done. I had gotten around to trimming and tieing up the 'Wisteria Vine That Has Never Bloomed'. … [Read more...] about Rain, finally
3RD Season of the Gardening Year
It isn't official, but for Ohioan gardeners the passing of Labor Day marked the end of our season of full tilt gardening, and we entered our autumn in feeling and attitude. In my area this part of the year is dry, but in 2008 it is a little drier … [Read more...] about 3RD Season of the Gardening Year
