in bloom
I started a garden journal this week to help me learn the names of everything blooming in the yard so I can get a sense of when, where, and what action is happening.
I don’t know what the thing with the pink blooms is yet. Help please?
I had no idea the crab apple trees offered a double feature — white flowers in April, little red apples in August.
Wild Life
I have finally managed to capture photo evidence of my “pterodactyl.” Granted, the heron is not particularly lizard-like, but he’s huge and prehistoric-looking, which has earned him the name “Pterry.” Pterry often visits the yard outside my office window in the morning. The feathered fiend tends to emerge in slow motion into my peripheral vision while I am busily typing at something. As soon as I make a move for the camera he stretches his gigantic wings and flaps about 10 times before managing to lift his forever long legs off the ground. The sight is so mesmerizing I usually forget I’m holding a camera as I watch him. When I finally remember to snap pictures, they turn out about as fuzzy as a dream in fading memory.
The other day I spotted Pterry wandering near the koi pond. Nickel and I both went stalking after him. I’m not sure what Nickel was thinking – the bird is nearly as tall as I am. So far this is the best picture I’ve snapped of Pterry. I am hoping he stays away from the koi.
A couple days ago I also captured a picture of my first noncaptive raccoon. He was wandering around the neighbor’s front yard. In this picture he was looking for the source of the all the kissing and whistling sounds.
Projects
We have a new fence! The Angry Russian made it curvy and El-D hand-cut every one of the 134 pickets.
To celebrate its completion, Lady Bug (Nilla Bean’s sister) came over last week for a play date with Moon Pie. They romped around all day and wore each other out.
Last weekend we planted wave one of the seedlings – his and hers:
Why his and hers?
Because things must be done a certain way.
He prefers little cups he can write on with a sharpie.
She wanted to reuse the 2-liter bottles before sending them to be recycled.
He requires an intricate mix of dirt samples taken from various points in the yard.
She’s good with store bought potting soil mixed with a bit of compost.
He wanted squash, okra, and tomatos.
She is more interested in growing radishes, herbs, and flowers.
He likes to plant any old seed packet from years gone by.
She likes heirlooms and fancy things.
Only one week later, things are already sprouting: squash, marigolds, petunias, radishes, and beans.
xx
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April 14, 2013 at 6:07 pm
healthiestbeauty
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April 16, 2013 at 1:08 am
Lunar Euphoria
Wow, thank you for reblogging! 🙂 What a nice compliment.
April 14, 2013 at 6:33 pm
roberta4949
those flowers are either flowering plum, or peach, not sure, but they are pretty my peach tree has buds on it, I had to give it a heavy prune, when the forsynthia bloom it is time to prune is the saying, I moved my roses as well now maybe I can care for them better, I like the pictures of your dogs, they are cute, and the great blue heron, I never get tired of seeing those beauties, I have a new dawn, a john cabot? some kind of climbing explorer rose, and oranges and lemons shrub which has’t done to well so I moved it to a better more sheltered (in winter sheltered to) and my robin hood rose I paid like 5 dollars at walmart several years ago, I movd to a better sheltered location so the tops will stop dying on me in some winters when we are pretty cold but the past couple of years there has been no die back (hooray!!!) anyway I am tired!! nice to be able to work in the warm weather again, love those photos of spring keep them coming. I will post some myself when I get something to photograph.
April 16, 2013 at 1:26 am
Lunar Euphoria
Oh! Comparing pics online they look most like flowering plum. Awesome! Thank you for helping me solve that mystery. 🙂
“When the forsynthia bloom…” I’ve never heard that saying. You are a fountain of garden knowledge! Please stick around and teach me things!
April 14, 2013 at 6:56 pm
Maddie Cochere
This entire post put a huge smile on my face. Your flowers and blossoms are beautiful, and I have no idea what the pink blooms are, but they are really pretty! I had no idea a heron would grow to be so tall. How fortunate you are to see Pterry in your yard. (I saw a possum in mine once. I smell the skunks. /sarcasm). Moon Pie and Ladybug are adorable, and I laughed out loud at the thought process behind your seedlings. Love your new fence!
April 16, 2013 at 1:31 am
Lunar Euphoria
Writing the post put a smile on my face. I’m glad it was contagious! We caught a possum in the fall and have had plenty of sightings. They are a frightening sight to behold at night! But during they day they’re almost cute.
Thanks for dropping in!
April 15, 2013 at 4:07 pm
lyonsle
This is one of my favorite post so far T and not just because my Lady Love bug is in it. 🙂 I really enjoy the “This Week on the Farm” posts.
April 16, 2013 at 1:32 am
Lunar Euphoria
Glad you enjoyed the read. I enjoy writing them. I can’t keep up with all I want to share!
April 17, 2013 at 8:28 pm
Kathy
You have flowers! You have seeds! You have little plants! I am so envious. So cool that you got some wild animal shots–that’s always wonderful. Am also always grinning because of the names you call everyone in your life. You should win an award for creativity, if you haven’t already.
April 17, 2013 at 8:32 pm
Lunar Euphoria
Haha! Nope, I haven’t been winning any awards for creativity. I wish someone would give me a medal though….or a cookie!
Thanks for popping in! I’ll be visiting your thoughts soon in your neck of the blogosphere, so get ready!
April 17, 2013 at 8:33 pm
Kathy
Oh maybe you might want to think twice. I’ve been writing about pain and suffering. If you’re feeling cheerful you may want to stay away for awhile…
April 17, 2013 at 8:35 pm
Lunar Euphoria
Uh-oh…then maybe you need to stay here and smell the flowers awhile. I’ll make you a cup of tea.
April 19, 2013 at 2:01 am
Debra Parmley
Great pic of Pterry and I love all your flower pics. ❤
April 19, 2013 at 11:28 am
Lunar Euphoria
Thanks! So much more blooming this week.
April 19, 2013 at 2:51 am
Mary Strong-Spaid
I love all the flowers. There is no question about it anymore. Spring is here and winter has wandered away…..
April 19, 2013 at 11:29 am
Lunar Euphoria
Finally! I thought she would never arrive. 🙂
April 22, 2013 at 7:54 pm
Dana
The His and Her seed plantings are too much (in a good way). Totally cracked me up (esp the printed labels part. I can relate.)
I was going to say the blossoms were magnolia, but they don’t look big enough and I don’t know if TN has the same sorts of trees that Victoria has (in fact, I doubt it!) Somebody earlier said plums, which would be awesome, because then you might get something to eat a little later in the season!
April 22, 2013 at 11:37 pm
Lunar Euphoria
Oh gosh… I was corrected after that post. Apparently I got some of the facts wrong and there’s even more to “His” side of the story….
Those sordid details coming soon in the next “Farm” post….
Plums would be wonderful.
April 23, 2013 at 1:15 am
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