On one particularly celebratory day, soaring highs and destructive lows.
Highs and Lows
A New Year: Looking Up, Looking Back, and Plugging In
A little catch up for being away so long, DirtNKids will continue into 2016. This dirt party is just getting started, so read on, friends.
Reasons To Stay
Winter is for the birds.
Syringe Feeding Joy and A Sleepless Night
A longish story about how one little hummingbird won our hearts and lost us sleep in the course of a day, making us love its species just a bit more!
Dr. Deb Interview – Keyhole Garden
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.
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!
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.
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.
Gulf Coast Monsoon: When Rain Clouds Lurk
A walk on the property following several day's rain. Things green up -- and get 'saggy' fast here! Looking forward to sunshine and a garden busting with tomatoes.
Mish Mash Monday
Mish mash. On a manic Monday. For your viewing (and listening!) pleasure only.
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