Yesterday was a red-letter day. I got my first Covid shot! It was easy, simple, fast and painless. I had it done at our local hospital, Lakeview, and they did a fantastic job. They were friendly, efficient, kind, and happy for every recipient that I saw walk through the door. What an uplifting environment. I … More A great day!
So far, March has been a very generous month. Temperatures have been mostly in the 40’s, with smatterings in the 50’s, and today’s high should be in the 60’s. Add sunshine on those above freezing temperatures day after day and you get very satisfying snow melt. Yesterday I was walking up the driveway and noticed … More What’s hidden under the snow?
Yes! The honeybees are alive! (Fist pump!) All three hives! Today, at 46 degrees and partly sunny, I went out for a quick inspection and to place pollen patties on the hives. And I’m glad I did it today because Hive 1 and 2 had gone through their sugar patties and Hive 3 only had … More Les abeilles sont vivantes!
After surviving very difficult temperatures in February, the past week has been offering us glimpses of better days to come — temperatures in the mid 30’s and 40’s with beaming sunshine able to melt the unwanted snow. (On a separate note, cross-country skiing has been put on a temporary, possibly months-long hold). The next 10 … More March 2nd — Signs of Spring?
Here in Minnesota we have seen sub-zero temperatures with -20 and -30 windchills for the past week. I always think temperatures like that almost become a joke — once you reach a certain absurd temperature, it all starts to feel the same. I’ll tell you what though, when it reaches +6 or 7, it feels … More I think we need some Spring color
Well, I’m not a champion but that doesn’t mean I can’t eat like one! I love breakfast. And I love making breakfast. This breakfast plate may look like something one might eat on occasion, but personally, I eat quite often. Maybe I’ll switch it up and just have one piece of bacon — oh, the … More Breakfast of Champions
I adore wild turkeys. They pal around in packs, their big, lumbering bodies looking like a motorcycle gang with their black slick coats; shimmering markings on the turkey’s back mimicking the patches on leather jackets. Their mannerisms can make me laugh, though. Walking in a single file line is one of them. It has always … More Out of the ordinary
What a fantastic specimen of a tree. I planted these smaller, very dense, perfectly shaped trees in certain areas of the yard. In a group of three they create a nice fencing, but as a singular tree in the right area, they create their own aura. Because of their density, when covered in leaves you … More The Hawthorn Tree
well…anyone. Who doesn’t love breakfast?! There are so may delicious options to choose from — waffles, pancakes, crepes, eggs, bacon, toast with jam, bagels with creme cheese. I’d continue with more options but I’m ready to head back into the kitchen for “2nd breakfast” (“Lord of the Rings” fans will recognize the reference). Lately, Phil … More A breakfast fit for…
We’ve been living under a shroud of Mother Nature’s doing for the past week. No rays of bright sun have been allowed to penetrate the dense layering that has been living between the horizon and blue sky that lies patiently in wait. Although we have not been blessed with sunshine, we have been able to … More Enchanted
A Gardener's Diary 