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  • End of Summer Florals

    Late September into October is always an interesting time in the backyard. The summer blooms are starting to look a little worn and leggy in places. I have begun to pull up plants that are past their prime and trim… Continue reading

    End of Summer Florals
  • Frogs, Lizards and Toads… Oh my!

    There are several different kinds of amphibians and reptiles living in my garden. This little guy and a couple of his frog friends decided that the bird house hanging in the flower bed would be a good place to hang… Continue reading

  • From the studio

    Retirement from full-time work offers lots of time to experiment and try new hobbies. I dabbled in gardening for many years, and grew more confident in those skills as I put plants in the ground and they didn’t make it,… Continue reading

    From the studio
  • Morning in the Quiet Wild

    Mornings are so calm in the quiet wild of my little backyard. These are some photos I took this morning to capture the beauty of the glorious start of a new day. This cute Wren visits the backyard every morning.… Continue reading

    Morning in the Quiet Wild
  • More Hummingbirds!

    Every morning, I sit on my back porch, coffee in hand, and watch the backyard greet the day. We have been experiencing beautiful fall-like weather with cool, clear mornings that warm up a bit in the afternoon. The skies have… Continue reading

    More Hummingbirds!
  • Hummingbirds

    On a visit to Fredericksburg, I caught this very busy Hummingbird feeding on a Yucca plant. I was hooked on these little birds immediately! This little hummingbird visited the backyard with three or four friends as they migrated this fall.… Continue reading

    Hummingbirds
  • The Busy Life of Bees in Summer

    If bees only gathered nectar from perfect flowers, they wouldn’t be able to make even a single drop of honey. Matshona Dhliwayo The bees have been very busy during the latter part of the summer. It seems as if they… Continue reading

    The Busy Life of Bees in Summer
  • Hello, and welcome to the Quiet Wild Blog!

    Sheri, a backyard naturalist in Cypress, Texas, shares her observations of local wildlife through her blog. With a focus on different backyard visitors each week, she invites readers to join her as she explores the calm and beauty of nature… Continue reading

    Hello, and welcome to the Quiet Wild Blog!