Friday, 29 March 2019
Nice clear, warm weather this time of year means huge pollen accumulations…I think of the yellow as mostly pine….
Certainly, there isn’t much iris pollen accumulating!
I know this as a snowball bush, although these snowballs are mighty green. Viburnum?
Thursday, 14 March 2019
Somehow I got the weather prediction wrong yesterday—the line of storms is due tonight. Here are more tree-blooms that will be damaged.
Today was the third day in a row reaching the 70s (whew!), and I admit that after I got going on my walk, I began looking for a bit of shade—first day of the year I can admit/report that!
I believe this is a Lady Banks rose; it’s a vine, as you perhaps can tell. The blooms are small for roses, perhaps an inch across. Delicate.
Found several azaleas beginning to bloom today. This white specimen shows small buds, large buds, and open flowers. Lovely!
Wednesday, 13 March 2019
Tried my fave bison meatloaf tonight in the new range; loving the convection oven! Still have to fine-tune my understanding of how the convection-y part works…. More fun menus ahead!
Botanist’s daughter’s evening report: redbud buds and blooms may not survive tonight’s weather without becoming ragged or dropping. [Sigh.]
Sunday, 3 March 2019
I left earlier than usual, having heard the meteorologists say: rain later! I set off on a typical wander, looking for photo potential. Mmmm, maple “helicopters.” Perhaps for red maples? haha
Mmmm, a lion detail on a planter…. Hmmm? where’s the traffic?
Oh. Foot race. Hence, streets closed off, so, hmmm, an especially traffic free neighborhood, even for a Sunday!
Tranquil until the thunderstorm! Which now has passed. Whew. All is well. Wet, yes, but well.
Thursday, 21 February 2019
Right in the nearby neighbors’ yard I found a cabbage…already bolting! In February! Crazy WARM rainy weather….
However, I was encouraged when I found a hyacinth still in bud farther afield. Or a-yard.
Wednesday, 20 February 2019
I left the house and thought, hmm, soggy day again. Pretty tough to find a photo subject. And I walked thinking that for a while, noting the nodding heads of the daffodils (done that), and the puddles and sorted sediments from when the rain was heavier.
Then, I thought, geeze, I should have a better attitude.
And, sometime after that, I found this…a seat on a modern-type swing in the playground…with a reflection!
Tuesday, 19 February 2019
I made a tactical error in not getting out before about 11am. Instead, the precip rolled in and I eventually dug out the ol’ rain shoes and rain coat and suited up and headed out.
I found sogginess. Soggy moss. Soggy daffodils.
Wasn’t that bad, however.
Yet, about 5:30pm, when I took some gray-bidge out, hmm, sure seemed cold. And, as I scooted back indoors, I was sooooo glad I walked earlier.
Tuesday, 12 February 2019
The prediction was for a drippy afternoon, so I went out mid-morning. Liked this birdbath. Took me two glances before I noticed the reflection.
All the petals on the ground indicate we’ve had wind/rain already. I wonder how many more have dropped with this afternoon’s rain.
No snow, however, so I’m calling that a win.
Friday, 8 February 2019
Temps only in the 50s today—solid 50s, but still 50s. Nothing like yesterday. Whew!
Plants are confused…the red camellia is expected, but this is early for the cherry/plums, whatever is in the first photo.
Thursday, 7 February 2019
Historical high this day: 72°F. Predicted high: 77°F. Actual high: 81°F.
Probably don’t need flannel sheets and down duvet to sleep warmly tonight. 😉