Friday, 20 July 2012
Off again at oh-dark-thirty, with repeat encounters with folks from previous days (earlier loops, not later), and a sense that the profound humidity must be considered totally ironic when I think about the dry Midwest (and more of North America).
It’s atypical that landscaping in these parts includes succulents, but here’s a sample—enjoying the benefits of an overnight sprinkle.
Wednesday, 18 July 2012
Someone doesn’t think as highly of mushrooms as I do.
When I left at oh-dark (a little later than yesterday), I thought I might take a today-picture to go with this yesterday-picture, since mushrooms at this stage grow so quickly—a tidy example of change over about 24 hours.
However, I discovered that all the ’shroom stems and caps from this yard were piled in the street next to the curb, plucked from life and discarded.
So, the story turned out differently than I had…hypothesized….
Friday, 13 July 2012
The squirrels are up to their old tricks. My hypothesis is that the scent of the ripe tomatoes has enticed them away from the other tasty bits around the garden, although why they are destroying the green tomatoes remains a mystery.
Tuesday, 10 July 2012
I did plant one “regular” tomato to complement the volunteer yellow pear tomatoes, and I see it has one fruit gaining some real size—what a contrast to the yellow ones.
Wednesday, 27 June 2012
For the record, Tomato Number One used to hang from that stub you can just barely see behind the tomato on the right—possibly Tomato Number Two. I ate it, wonderfully sun-warmed (and ever so slightly green), so it didn’t last until I had my camera in hand.
Ah, the season has begun.
Sunday, 24 June 2012
I am so glad I don’t have to endure this heat without AC. I admit it. Ca. 80°F at 6AM—yeesh.
The tomatoes, however, with frugal applications of dish water, seem to be thriving.
Wednesday, 20 June 2012
I enjoy looking at these, but not enough to fuss with creating a see-ment pond somewhere on the property to have some of my own.
Saturday, 16 June 2012
I opened the front and back doors to blow in some of the fine, cool air of the early morning. Perfect for sitting out and sipping coffee.
Sunday, 10 June 2012
Once again the volunteer tomatoes are forging ahead in the summer growing season, boosted at the moment by a good, soaking rain. May I claim that they’re just starting to tinge golden?
Monday, 4 June 2012
You knew I had to try the lupines with a flash. EEeeyh. Need better specimens, and more time. The light drizzle kept me from dilly-dallying.