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A completely bearable, beautiful wet summer we have had so far! Since we’ve had no need to turn on the sprinkler system yet, last night was the first time this year that I dragged a hose out and watered a dry patch of lawn. Believe me when I say, this is unheard-of! After a late Spring warmup and some dismaying hail storms early on that defoliated or bruised much of the garden, things are finally looking pretty nice.
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Pruning fire blight off the apple tree.
Unless you prune during the winter, pruning utensil blades must be wiped off with rubbing alcohol between Each And Every Cut.
This is half of what came off:
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On her quinceañera:
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This tiny being – a wee chickadee – quietly completed its circle of life within the safe boundaries of our backyard.
We must honor our fellow Earthly travelers.
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Out and about for the joy of it, soaking in Summertime at a beautiful nature space, with my Mom. It was really a special day. Our eyes were even treated to male and female Cedar Waxwings, as well as male and female American Goldfinches. And many, many irresistible baby bunnies!!
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Once again some beautiful pictures. What a way for me to start my day. Thank you for taking the time to take and post these. It looks like you live in a very wonderful place!
Very Sincerely,
Mary 🙂
Your garden is spectacular!! And how nice to be nourished with all that natural water from sky you’ve been blessed with this summer :). Your pictures are breathtaking, and the one of the perfect heart-shaped leaf actually brought tears to my eyes. Thank you for sharing the beauty of your world. <3<3
What a nice comment for me to start my own day with, Mary!
Thank you so much.
Blessings to you,
lindsey
Such a kind comment, thank you Snowpeas.
Love to you!!!
Beautiful grave for the bird. Thank you! And Happy Birthday to Liz!
Love and hugs to you and F
Thank you, dear Deb and Alan.
With love and hugs back to you as always.
You have such an eye for natural details like the water droplets and insects and Raisin’s whiskers and eyelashes. Your beautiful garden reflects your TLC. I’m always so happy to see your blog show up in my inbox.