August is a wild time of year in the gardens here at Flower Hill Farm. The daily lives of wild things blend and move about with ease. There is an understanding between the land and animals . . . we all take what we need . . . but never too much. I do wish to call a court in session to introduce charges against our resident rabbit's rabid rapacity, however. We rarely see young bucks, such as this one, sporting unique antlers. He will shed the lopsided headpiece this winter or early spring of … [Read more...] about A Sultry Summer August Day Full Moon and Clouded Sulphurs Play
A Bestiary – At Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens PART TWO
White-tailed DeerDoe Communicating with Her Hoof . . . Stomping Her Authority Please join me over at Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens for my monthly post. This month I share stories and photos of magical and enchanting encounters with White-tailed Deer in our gardens and fields. … [Read more...] about A Bestiary – At Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens PART TWO
A Bestiary – At Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens PART TWO
White-tailed Deer Doe Communicating with Her Hoof . . . Stomping Her Authority Please join me over at Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens for my monthly post. This month I share stories and photos of magical and enchanting encounters with White-tailed Deer in our gardens and fields. … [Read more...] about A Bestiary – At Native Plants and Wildlife Gardens PART TWO
Mighty Oaks Begin Their Show Early Winter Paints the Landscape White!!
The Autumn landscape now wears russet and deep golden hues.As strong tall Oaks free their true colors. This morning the landscape and gardens were tossed ahead a few months into winter temperatures and snow! Most unusual for this time of year.This young buck forages through the wet snow. I love the way one of his budding antlers is directly poised 'side by side' with a plant stalk. By late morning the snow begins to melt and fall from the greatly relieved shrubs and … [Read more...] about Mighty Oaks Begin Their Show Early Winter Paints the Landscape White!!
Mighty Oaks Begin Their Show Early Winter Paints the Landscape White!!
The Autumn landscape now wears russet and deep golden hues. As strong tall Oaks free their true colors. This morning the landscape and gardens were tossed ahead a few months into winter temperatures and snow! Most unusual for this time of year. This young buck forages through the wet snow. I love the way one of his budding antlers is directly poised 'side by side' with a plant stalk. By late morning the snow begins to melt and fall from the greatly relieved … [Read more...] about Mighty Oaks Begin Their Show Early Winter Paints the Landscape White!!
