Here in Western Massachusetts the horrid heat wave has finally fizzled out. Kinder weather patterns bring lighter, more clement days and crisp nights, but we truly need rain. I do so prefer intensity in colors rather than extreme temperatures on a thermometer. Here there are vivid, hot colors, from varying flower forms of sizzling Hemerocallis, found floriferous and in fine fettle within the July 'middle meadow garden.' A quick look back and in the opposite … [Read more...] about Mid July Garden Walkabout Warm To Cool Temperature in Color
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Mid July Garden Walkabout Warm To Cool Temperature in Color
Here in Western Massachusetts the horrid heat wave has finally fizzled out. Kinder weather patterns bring lighter, more clement days and crisp nights, but we truly need rain. I do so prefer intensity in colors rather than extreme temperatures on a thermometer. Here there are vivid, hot colors, from varying flower forms of sizzling Hemerocallis, found floriferous and in fine fettle within the July 'middle meadow garden.' A quick look back and in the opposite direction both in time and … [Read more...] about Mid July Garden Walkabout Warm To Cool Temperature in Color
Exciting Sighting Today ~ Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
A hot day brings an exciting new sighting of a Giant Swallowtail Papilio cresphontes butterfly. It was really a treat to be in the garden with this magnificent creature. It is a rare visitor here in Massachusetts.You can learn more about the Giant Swallowtail butterfly here. … [Read more...] about Exciting Sighting Today ~ Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
Exciting Sighting Today ~ Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
A hot day brings an exciting new sighting of a Giant Swallowtail Papilio cresphontes butterfly. It was really a treat to be in the garden with this magnificent creature. It is a rare visitor here in Massachusetts. You can learn more about the Giant Swallowtail butterfly here. … [Read more...] about Exciting Sighting Today ~ Giant Swallowtail Butterfly
Waxing and Waning ~ The World Around Us ~ Bluebird Broods
There is plenty of spinning, tilting and turning in our vast universe . . . as our world wobbles its way around the sun and our moon waxes and wanes . . . mirroring that center fiery sphere . . . while it sails along its own path marking our monthly ways. Luminosity of a celestial entity casting softness and shadows over a mostly sleeping landscape is quite calming though connected to lunacy. I am puzzled at how wildlife sleeps through all the brightness and it seems those that are preyed upon … [Read more...] about Waxing and Waning ~ The World Around Us ~ Bluebird Broods
