The birds are enjoying the drying Sunflower seeds, dropping many to the ground.
New plants will dot the garden in the Spring.
It’s a great partnership.
Tag: garden photography
Golden Garden
September has brought golden colors to the garden.
The Contender Peach
All Summer long, two little peaches were growing on our new Peach trees.
Yesterday was Peach picking day!
Someone ate one before it could be photographed!
So here is our other pride and joy.
Delicious!
If your looking for a Peach tree for Zone 4–put this on your list for next Spring.
They are self pollinating, grow to about 15 ft, and produce a medium to large size fruit.
Supplies are limited of this tree, so shop early.
Hoping for a bigger crop next year.
Lovely September garden
How quickly they grow up!
The ducklings are growing quickly and tiny feathers are growing in.
Mama Duck is still attentive and keeping track of all of them.
The routine of ducks out, dogs in has been added to my list of garden chores.
Garden Homework
Laura came home to do her homework in the garden.
With camera and tripod, she decided the garden was a great backdrop for her assignment.
A self portrait for photography class.
Photo by Laura Weichert
Update: She did get an A!
Rest
Cool air met me outside this morning.
Gentle breezes in the garden.
Content critters enjoy breakfast.
A great start to the weekend.
My best to all of you–for a good rest!
Things I like
Sunshine
Herb scissors
Jute string
Twig pencils
Canvas aprons
Herbs scissors are available in my Etsy shop! http://www.etsy.com/shop/downtoearthdigs
From the kitchen garden
A new heirloom tomato for me this year.
Costoluto Genovese
This is a beautiful tomato that I will grow again!
An Italian, heat loving tomato.
Beautiful sliced, meaty and slightly tart.
Cooked it makes a rich sauce.
Today it will be made into a batch of salsa, as per the boys request!
Duck Walk
It was a big day for the ducklings in the garden!
1 week ago Mama Duck hatched–11 ducklings.
She has been an incredible Mama Duck, keeping her ducklings happy and hidden in the duck house.
Papa Ducks have been guarding the exterior of the nursery.
As the late afternoon sun was cooling a bit,
Mama Duck brought her family to the big outside world for the first time!
We all settled in and kept a careful eye on our latest additions to the garden.
Kitties lurked about and Papa Ducks alerted the young ones.
When the ducklings finally made their way back to the duck house, I breathed a sign of relief.
Locked in and safe for the night! Can’t wait for day 2 of duckling school.
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