Verde's Home

All last summer and into the fall, we had a large frog living in and around our little pond by our front door. I named her Verde, which means green. During the winter, we no longer saw her and assumed that she had made her way to the swamp's warmth across the cul-de-sac. A few weeks ago, she reappeared in the pond! She is bigger. And we see her every day.

Verde's reflection in the pond.

Last year, I sent a picture or two of Verde to a frog specialist and was told he thought she was a bullfrog. Her size is about to rule out anything else.

Who would have known that having a pet frog could be so entertaining?

For the Ducks

Week before last, we had over 6 inches of rain --with more the week before that. We have standing water all over. These lovely, white ducks were playing in a puddle in a yard down the road. I have never seen ducks there before ---or since.

I am pretty sure that my neck will not do this.

Mailbox Monday: Carved Palm

AWESOME!!

Garden Report

B has been busy with our vegetable garden this winter and spring and we have been eating on the healthier side. Here is a green sample:

Kale has been plentiful, as have been the collards.

Yellow Squash is on the way.

Potatoes look good.

Swiss Chard has been plentiful.

Beans (and nutgrass) are up.

As are the cucumbers.

The English peas are filling out.

Our-first-ever garlic looks good. Or as B says, "as good as it can."  He is not a garlic fan.

Tomatoes are starting to bloom.

Overall, we have been very pleased.

'Til the Cows Come Home

To and from my school, I drive country roads and through residential areas. I have driven this route for years. Recently, I have noticed that one resident whose home is almost in town has decided that the best way to apply spring fertilizer to their lawn is straight from the cow.

Note the azaleas in the yard.

Mailbox Monday: You've Got to Hand it to Them...

Maple Wings

Love our native maple in the early spring. Each little winged seed drops like a helicopter, spinning and spinning to the ground.