August File

These images are from recent field trips in our area and were chosen to try and convey the beauty that surrounds us in this late summer season.

I like the contrasting colors as ripening fruit and blossoms blend with the natural backgrounds.

Rainy Season

Lots of rain in our area and two species are thriving in the dark dampness of the woods. The mosquito population is thriving and has grown to epic proportions. The abnormally large pest's have taken to the tree's to better ambush any unsuspecting hikers foolish enough to enter their domain.
A country lane looks inviting in the early morning mist.
Fungi is everywhere, the moist humid conditions have produced a bumper crop with many varietys in various stages of development.


This is Indian Pipe I usually them in small bunches, it was a sight to encounter so many in one place!

I won't quote the " Tangled Web" line on this one it was a perfect job very neat and symetrical.

This rain cloud did have a silver lining after all. Thank's for stopping by and sharing the pictures with us.

Early Bird

Back after a brief intermission to catch up on home and garden projects I was up at sunrise and out with my trusty Nikon to capture what is interesting in our area this time of year.

It always pays to carry your camera anytime but even more so in some of the areas I have been known to visit and hang out.

One last look before melting into the marsh, being patient and quiet can have its rewards, a little luck never hurts either!
These early berrys provided a nice contrast of colors.

This is a Canada Lily the only one I know of growing wild in my area.
The Square Foot garden is doing well we are enjoying lettuce and watching the rest grow.
Sue likes the peppers, this is one of the first and there are more coming.
Its nice to be posting some pictures again, thanks for stopping by.

Square Foot Garden

This method of gardening caught my eye, its evidently been around a while, brother Paul even has a book on it stored somewhere along with his personal collection of "Fermenting Journal".

The pictures show a progression as this project develops, like myself its still a work in progress.

Incorporating a vertical trellis to grow climbing things like cukes, pole beans, even some tomatoes.
After trying out the system we liked it and decided to put in some larger 8' beds for our canning produce.
This is the size of our layout for now, so far it has exceeded all expectations and has really lived up to its claim to grow things, a new bed or two seems to spring up every couple of days!

Some people have written in to see where you can get a compost barrel like this, Bruce says it looks a lot like one that he used to have which was somehow lost in the move to Elmore.

Ducks in a row

On a Quest to find and photograph a fawn, I was led to an area where some Cute Chicks were hanging out.
On one of my mornings while sitting perfectly still, I was rewarded by having this Blue Winged Teal drop by and pose for the camera.
This usually shy Common Snipe was another surprise he got up close and personal.
This Canada Goose is gettiing ready to hurdle that log!
Pink Lady Slipper's were noted on a hike in the Adirondacks.

I think I found my Fawns, the trouble is these two are still carrying them around .

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