Saturday, June 12, 2010

Friday, June 11, 2010

Garden Geek Chic


It looks ridiculous, but it keeps the bugs out of my ears while gardening. Other than the silliness factor, there is only one other complaint.

Thursday, June 10, 2010

That's Mrs. Appleseed to you


This is an apple seedling from a supermarket gala apple. The seed had already sprouted inside the apple. It was trying so hard to grow it seemed to be a shame to let it go to waste. Apples don't grow true from seed, so there is no telling what kind of fruit might come off of this tree.

Wednesday, June 9, 2010

Tuesday, June 8, 2010

Just In Case


Our place was built in either the late '60's or the mid 70's and it was purely a seasonal camp. No one stayed here longer than hunting season or a summer trip, so the lack of indoor plumbing wasn't a huge inconvenience. This is the original bathroom, and we don't quite know what to do with it. I won't even open the door to see the condition of the privy, or see how big the spiders are that live in the hole...


what do you think we should do with it?

Monday, June 7, 2010

Wild Strawberries!




First wild strawberries in our yard. They can be a little tart.

Saturday, June 5, 2010

More Luna Moth







Too pretty, can't stop taking pictures of giant luna moths! Please note the lovely straw-colored antennae and how it contrasts with the lilac shading along the top of the wings. Pretty! Giant bugs are pretty!
update: the moth was eaten and two sad wings were found on the ground. Nature red in tooth and claw...

Friday, June 4, 2010

For Allison




First Harvest from the garden!












Radish thinings and chive flowers made into a salad with pears, goat camembert, buttery salad greens, and carrots. Miss Critterpants ate only the cheese and the carrots, but bravely sampled a chive flower.



Thursday, June 3, 2010