Watch this video that I recently discovered of Dr. Deb Tolman about her keyhole gardening concept. I'm already a believer, but it's time to get my garden up and running! This is just the fire I need.
Dr. Deb Interview – Keyhole Garden
Dramatic Skies And A Roosting Tree
After several weeks of 'chasing' it, I finally got some decent shots of the roosting tree down the street, loaded with birds. And a spectacular sunset ta boot. Huzzah!
Finding Joy When Days Get Hot
A collection of photos from around the neighborhood. As more and more habitat is destroyed (for wildlife) to make way for more houses (for humans), many animals are making the best of it. We are too...it's really hot.
Nurturing Soil: Getting The Most Of A Summer Hour
Caring for soil is easier to do than micro-managing the whole garden. Here is how I spend an hour in the heat of summer to get the soil ready for fall planting.
When Purple Martins Make It Rain
The kids and I go witness tens of thousands -- perhaps a quarter million! -- Purple Martins come in to roost for the night. Learn about the biggest American swallow and watch video of this amazing event.
Beauty Is Only Feather Deep
A short collection of the most under-appreciated (or over-appreciated) backyard birds in Texas. Photos and quotes on beauty.
Armchair Birding
As the soaring temps settle into the Gulf Coast region, we settle for birding from the comfort of our swing under the canopy, or -- better -- inside where there's A/C. Enjoy photos of our summer bird residents without having to sweat or toil.
The End of An Era
The old swing set finds new purpose in an old/new space.
Birdy Coffee Chat
A birdy sound byte, for your -- and my -- listening pleasure.
It’s The Little (Exoskeleton) Things
My ode to the bug. Find out why I'm not creeped out by them, and challenge yourself not to be creeped out either. They are here to stay, whether you like it or not.
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