gardening
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The Soggy Quiet Wild
The backyard sanctuary finally got rain. Typically for Texas, we got lots of rain and wind all at once! As I went out to observe the results of the rain after so long without it, I found hidden beauty. The… Continue reading
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November Comes
Please click on the image if you want to see a closer view of any of the photos. The Beaver Moon was just beautiful on the morning of November 5. I observed it last night, coming home from choir practice,… Continue reading
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Quiet Wild Update
The backyard sanctuary has endured without me for the past couple of weeks. As I survey my little wilderness, it is apparent that the fall season is looming. The plants have slowed their growth, and the blooms are much less… Continue reading
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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
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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
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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
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