Category Archives: spring renewal

Drama and Beauty in the May Garden

Posted on May 18, 2020 by Maraleen

Drama and Beauty in the May Garden Bears:  Hummingbirds return here around May 11th. This year, I put out five feeders for them on May13th. In the middle of that night, our dog, Amanda, started barking wildly; we knew something … Continue reading →

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March 22, 2020 PLANTING SEEDS FOR THE FUTURE

Posted on March 22, 2020 by Maraleen

I had first posted these instructions  on February 24th and March 13th 2019: How to turn milk jugs into mini-greenhouses. Since I use milk for cappuchinos, I save the plastic jugs throughout the year. Preparing the ½ gallon and gallon … Continue reading →

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April 30, 2019 Hummingbirds Have Returned

Posted on May 1, 2019 by Maraleen

Usually the hummingbirds return from Central and South America to the very same place they left the year before.  Every year, the first male hummingbirds scouts arrive at our home between May 2nd and May 9th.  This year, they are … Continue reading →

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