Showing posts with label plant life. Show all posts
Showing posts with label plant life. Show all posts

Saturday, October 19, 2024

Nerstrand Big Woods State Park


On Wednesday, I rode down to Nerstrand Big Woods State Park. What drew me there was the waterfall the DNR website mentioned. Unfortunately, with the drought in recent months, the waterfall has become a trickle.  Still, the fall colors were pretty in the afternoon sun.  There were Indian tinker toy plants everywhere, reminding me of childhood field trips.  A large hornet's nest caught my eye. I made sure to steer clear of that!  The picture I took of it was zoomed all the way out with my DSLR lens.

You can read the DNR's pamphlet for more information on the history of the Big Woods in Minnesota.

Sunday, September 1, 2024

Katydid Incognito


 
Katydid did not fly.
Katydid didn't ask why.
Katydid glows so bright.
Katydid by camera light.
Katydid likes the corn.
Katydid tries to keep warm.
Katydid, but did she really?
Katydid, I'm being silly.
~original poem by Elisabeth Howard 2024 
(I know you're impressed.  Ha!)

Tuesday, June 11, 2024

Alaskan Seaweed


  Alaska Cruise Trip Day 3 – Icy Straight Point (still)

Alaskan seaweed looks a lot more interesting than Minnesota seaweed, especially those little airbladders.

Sunday, July 9, 2023

Sunday, June 25, 2023

This is How My Garden Grows


It's been 12 years since I've planted a produce garden!  We got a couple raised planters this spring.  One is fully complete and I'm enjoying watching everything grow.  These plants (zucchini and snow pea) were supposed to go in the second planter, but they were starting to grow so fast that I decided to plant them in bed number 1 instead.  Yes, I ate that first snow pea.  

Saturday, September 17, 2022

Teamwork



Techie Corner

Hand-held with no macro, so the bugs aren't tack sharp.  I still thought it was interesting though.

Thursday, September 15, 2022

Tuesday, July 19, 2022

Raindrops


Ordinary leaves become extraordinary when coated in raindrops. 

Friday, July 1, 2022

A Scattering of its Former Self


I get to see many things on our walks around the neighborhood.  One of my favorites is seeing bits and bobs of old china, crockery, figurines, etc.  It's a very popular way of recycling in our area.  I'm sure some people call it junk and trash, but I think it's really cool and fun to photograph.

Today's image is another puzzler. What was it?  As soon as I saw this, I knew exactly what it was "in a former life."  Do you?

Monday, June 27, 2022

A Fly


 I spy with my little eye...

Sunday, June 26, 2022

Cat on Crack


On another walkabout through our neighborhood, we came across this fierce predator hiding in the jungle.  We gave it a wide berth, as it was obviously high and extremely unpredictable.   

Friday, June 10, 2022

Spring Growth


 More from the neighborhood.

Monday, June 6, 2022

Frosted Green


 Another plant that looks pretty, even without flowers.

Saturday, June 4, 2022

Tuesday, May 31, 2022

Front Yard Oasis


We went for a walk around the block across the street from us and came upon this gem.  What a beautiful front yard garden.

Wednesday, May 4, 2022

Ecology


 The moss is happy and thriving with all of the rain we've had lately.

Saturday, March 26, 2022

Loosely


Another one of my air plants, which I stuck in a vintage ceramic basket.  Air plants are so versatile because they don't need soil.

Friday, March 18, 2022

Canny


I was looking for an interesting holder for this air plant.  Looking on my favorite addictive shopping website, I saw that seashells and urchins are being sold as air plant planters.  That got me thinking and I went rummaging around for this little gem.  I've had this sea urchin since approximately 3rd grade.  I got it as  part of a swap meet that our class had and I've had it ever since.  

I think it's quirky and cute and looks like someone's bedhead.  It also spins really well for added charm.

Sunday, March 13, 2022

Tressy


While we were celebrating yesterday, I took some plant pictures.  I love succulents.  Cute pot too.

Tuesday, February 15, 2022

Worldly


My husband gave me a lovely terrarium filled with succulents for Valentine's day this year.  So cute!  

Back in 2018, he gave me a bouquet with a couple succulents in it and I fell in love with them.  Unfortunately, one of my cats destroyed those.

Now we live somewhere else; with a nice, safe room away from naughty kitties.  Hopefully, they will thrive in their little round world.