Monthly Archives: April 2013

30 Apr

Swale Evaluation

Swale Evaluation

I just put in a series of miniswales on the top part of my property. Last week we had 2 inches of rain in …

 
By Heidi
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29 Apr

Beautiful flowers

Beautiful flowers

I have not gotten tired of them yet. My Hyacinths and daffodils opened :).

 
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25 Apr

Neighbor’s bush

Neighbor’s bush

I still haven’t figured out what type of bush this is, but the flowers on it are so beautiful it’s worth it’s own post. …

 
By Heidi
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24 Apr

Unintentional Planters

Unintentional Planters

My backyard has a small cinderblock wall. Somehow columbines have come to live in this wall, making it quite beautiful. Beside the wall …

 
By Heidi
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23 Apr

Rain Barrel

Rain Barrel

My rain barrels are filled. The soil is still pretty damp, so I haven’t actually used them yet. But it’s definitely ready to …

 
By Heidi
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22 Apr

Mushroom logs

Mushroom logs

I recently received some mushroom plugs. I have yet to open the bag, but I’ve started cutting up some small logs to get them …

 
By Heidi
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21 Apr

Raspberries

Raspberries

Last week my raspberries started leafing out. Mine are not everbearing, so they will fruit this year then I’ll cut them back. I’m …

 
By Heidi
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19 Apr

New Bulbs

New Bulbs

Last year I bought two pear trees. These were to put in my backyard to fill out the number of trees. In order …

 
By Heidi
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18 Apr

Pretty Patterns

Pretty Patterns

I believe this is a daylily. I never noticed before how symmetrical it is at the beginning. It’s so beautiful I thought I should …

 
By Heidi
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17 Apr

More Spring Flowers

More Spring Flowers

I might be addicted to taking pictures of flowers, but as the sky barely brightens up because of all the rain, it’s important for me …

 
By Heidi
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