Sunday, May 31, 2009

It is poppy time!

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The poppies are back; big, bold, delicate.

Begonias and honey

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Bought some wonderful begonia plants from my favourite farm stand, just in Moriches, on the left of the road as you are heading out from Ma...

Doesn't she look good?

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Bella that is. Has put on some weight, and her tail is curly!
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Friday, May 29, 2009

Plantings

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The weather has been rather YUCK this week, as far as I am concerned, but the plants are loving it. The rows of radish and mixed mesclun tha...
Monday, May 25, 2009

Helpful pets

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Muffin oversaw the gardening operations from below a shady plant, or under the stairs to the deck. Bella lay in the sun... ... after chec...

This weekend's project

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It doesn't look like much, but it took a long, long time and isn't finished yet! It's going to be my small vegetable garden--mo...
Friday, May 22, 2009

Wild wisteria

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It is on an empty plot, but protected by poison ivy. I may just admire it from afar.

Virginia creeper, climbing creepily

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It will take over the world. That and the poison ivy (already staking a claim on the neighbourhood), the smilax? mile-a-minute weed (now I ...
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Spring garden

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"Scottish" Broom in a gorgeous colour. Giant allium, like pompoms on tall stalks.
Thursday, May 21, 2009

Dog yoga: downward dog dog

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Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Dog yoga: the letter S

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Dog yoga: the diver

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Green green green

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I love this colour. Really spring now.

Fence is fixed, and we now have a gate too!

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Thank you Steve-the-Handyman! :-)
Friday, May 15, 2009

"Deer cake"!

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The hostas around the house are, so far, only slightly nibbled. I have sprayed them with a new mix of eggs and capsicum, bought not made. Di...
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Early-morning walk

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Canada geese with goslings. Canada geese without goslings. All talking to each other, feathered foghorns in the mist. A pair of young swans;...
Thursday, May 14, 2009

Mastic Beach Bayview Park planning meeting!

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As part of the Mastic Beach revitalization, a new park is planned, close to Pattersquash Creek. There will be a meeting on Monday evening a...
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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Are you feeling creative? Create an ad for HP!

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Create an ad for HP and showcase your talent! Enter to win a chance to meet Spike Lee at the Cannes Lions 2009 Advertising Festival. You cou...
Tuesday, May 12, 2009

Nice morning--shame it's a work day!

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Even the egret is working hard.
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Sunday, May 10, 2009

Window boxes!

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My window boxes are made and installed! Thank you Charlie! The boxes are deep -- I wanted them to balance the front of the house and make a...
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