

Early August 2023
I had to look carefully for attractive garden moments, recently. We've had our usual hot and dry August, so far. A new garden...


Summer in Full Swing- July
The golden glow of sunset on Spirit Lady. She is another Etsy find. Durham has had unusual weather like the rest of the country, but...


Mid to Late June 2023
We've experienced a very dry period in the first two weeks of June. Hence a butterfly, looking for moisture on this daylily. It's quite...


Life in the Gardens- Late May and Early June
Suburban wildlife is all around us. We are surrounded by mature trees and our small gardens which provide cover and shelter for small...


Early May 2023- Birds and Blossoms
Our extended Spring continues! Its a cool day overcast day here, 65 degrees as we near noon. Its a good time to upload a few photos....


A Gorgeous April in 2023
We've had an exceptionally lengthy "Spring" in Durham this year. The winter was incredibly mild with just a few nights punctuated with...


Vernal Equinox 2023
Spring rolls into Durham, NC officially at 5:24 p.m. today, March 20th. The first full day of Spring is tomorrow which coincides with a...


Did We have a Winter 2023?
This has been one of the mildest winters I can recall. We have had no snow accumulation (not that unusual), and very few nights with...


Happy New Year!
Its been a temperate December despite our recent, but short cold spell. In Fall of 2021 we planted Anna's Red hellebores. They didn't...


A Lovely November 2022
November brought a few unexpected freezes, but also rain. Autumn seems to have arrived late for the Triangle this year. I had to delay...