Category Archives: nature

Picture a Day #237 – A Toad in the Laundry Room

Posted on September 1, 2012 by joanienaz

I left the laundry room door open while I was watering my garden this evening, and a California toad wandered in. It may have been attracted by the warmth of the dryer. But it got stuck in a corner and … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #236 – Turkey Tale

Posted on August 31, 2012 by joanienaz

It’s very quiet here at the cabin. I can hear the children at the nearby school when they are out for recess, but the rest of the time it is very still. So when something is nearby, I hear it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #229 – Corn Farmer

Posted on August 26, 2012 by joanienaz

This summer I grew corn for the first time in my mini garden. Hooray! I was impatient, though, and picked one a little too early. This weekend, my husband Sam and I had the first two ears of mature  corn, prepared on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #228 – Catching Up

Posted on August 25, 2012 by joanienaz

It has been a week since my last garden update, and I am preparing to transport my more portable garden plants from my weekend home to my weekday home (where my husband’s new job is). I have fallen behind…10 posts … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #225 – Taking a Moment

Posted on August 22, 2012 by joanienaz

Sometimes it’s good to stop what you’re doing, sit down, and relax. When was the last time you sat on a swing? Think about it.

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Picture a Day # 224 – Behind the Cabin

Posted on August 21, 2012 by joanienaz

The view behind our cabin is amazing!  I want to paint a landscape soon, but I’m having trouble deciding where to start. Maybe I should just take a chair outside, sit down, and see what happens…

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Picture a Day #222 – Faded Flowers

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

I love to watch flowers fade. The process is fascinating, and produces so many lovely and unique shades. The nasturtiums that I planted  this year have almost finished blooming, and the heat of last week blanched the red ones into … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #221- Garden Update

Posted on August 18, 2012 by joanienaz

Here is the latest on what’s growing – a couple of awesome squashes, and RED ripe tomatoes! We drove home for the weekend yesterday, and were greeted by rosy red tomatoes. Can’t wait to taste them. This zucchini was on … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #220 – The View From Here

Posted on August 17, 2012 by joanienaz

The view from our new place looks to the west. We are on a hill, so it is the perfect place for a sky watcher such as myself. The clouds were building over the Sacramento Valley this morning, and it … Continue reading →

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Picture a Day #219 – Oh Me Oh My

Posted on August 11, 2012 by joanienaz

Apologies to my loyal blog patrons! I have skipped five days in my post-a-day marathon. Maybe I can make it up by double-posting next week? I have a very good excuse. My husband Sam and I are in the midst … Continue reading →

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