Category Archives: nature

Picture a Day #253 – A Thrift Store Treasure

Posted on September 15, 2012 by joanienaz

Today I went treasure hunting for a small planter, and was in luck. I picked up a little vase that was just the right size to turn into a planter for some philodendrons that I had rooted. I put half an … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #251- Morning Flower

Posted on September 13, 2012 by joanienaz

While watering in the garden I share with my landlady, I was startled by an unfamiliar flower. I had noticed the seed pods on the plant, and thought it was okra, but I had to check. Sure enough, I was right! What … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #248 – A Covered Bridge

Posted on September 10, 2012 by joanienaz

This was the first weekend that we stayed at the cabin near my husband Sam’s new job in the Sierra foothills, instead of driving home. We decided to do a little exploring, so we headed over to South Yuba River State Park on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #246 – Up in the Clouds

Posted on September 8, 2012 by joanienaz

More cloud pictures today, from a recent weather system. So many clouds, so little time to appreciate them all!

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Picture a Day # 245 – Coupon Day!

Posted on September 7, 2012 by joanienaz

Over the recent holiday weekend, I decided to finally buy the materials that I have needed for some time, in order to properly paint outdoors. I have used a makeshift arrangement to paint on my patio, but I wanted something better … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #244 – Evening Sky

Posted on September 6, 2012 by joanienaz

The sky has been incredible for the last twenty-four hours. A storm blew across the valley and settled in the foothills and mountains briefly, leaving little rain, but fantastic clouds. The sunset last night just kept getting better.  I was … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #242 – Deer in the Yard

Posted on September 5, 2012 by joanienaz

Yesterday was quite a day for wildlife viewing. A tree frog, woodpeckers, and deer all made appearances in the area around the cabin. I haven’t seen any deer in the past month. But yesterday a doe, a spike, and a fawn showed … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #241 – Birds in the Trees

Posted on September 4, 2012 by joanienaz

Today was quite a day for wildlife viewing. After I found a frog in the garden (imagine that!), I photographed Acorn woodpeckers at the top of a nearby oak tree. Later, some mammals appeared. More about that tomorrow. Earlier this … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #240 – Another Amphibian Visitor

Posted on September 4, 2012 by joanienaz

This morning, as I was watering the garden here in the Sierra foothills, I spotted a Sierran Treefrog hanging out on a nearby piece of crockery. This is probably a female, because males have a dark throat. Every evening, they … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #238 – Summer Unwinding

Posted on September 2, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s beginning to feel a bit like fall, although there are still about three weeks left of summer. The bees in the marigolds are still humming away.

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