Monthly Archives: August 2015

31 Aug

Rain Damage

Rain Damage

The rain came down hard. And so did my ceiling. A great winter project is coming up :(.

 
By Heidi
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30 Aug

The golden beauty of high summer

The golden beauty of high summer

I know that these are not good pictures. But somehow I love to look at the leaves above me and wonder at their beauty.

 
By Heidi
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29 Aug

Pond update

Pond update

The pond plants grow really fast. I do however, wonder if the water lettuce is getting enough sun. It’s really rather yellowish, not …

 
By Heidi
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28 Aug

Tomatoes

Tomatoes

Sometimes a ripe tomato is all you need to remember summer.

 
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27 Aug

Ripe and ready elderberries

Ripe and ready elderberries

I’ve decided that elderberries are not tasty. But my yard seems to like to produce them. So I feed the birds, who probably …

 
By Heidi
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26 Aug

Damage

Damage

Oh damage, damage this fragile leaf of grape :(. Well it’s a wild one, so it’s not tragic, but still it’s fascinating to see …

 
By Heidi
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25 Aug

Kale

Kale

It has been a coldish (for Nebraska), wet year. And thus my Kale is so happy, while some of the warmer weather plants languish.

 
By Heidi
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24 Aug

Goldenrod

Goldenrod

Our state flower is so unique, so tiny, and so fragrant. My neighbor complained about the pollen so eventually I tore them all out, …

 
By Heidi
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23 Aug

Surprise Lilies

Surprise Lilies

Every year. These beauties take my breath away. I am so blessed that they are happy in my yard and willing to …

 
By Heidi
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22 Aug

Wild Grapes

Wild Grapes

At times I wonder if I should rip out my whole front yard and just put in grape vines. They grow prolifically and I …

 
By Heidi
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