Category: Flowers and Outdoors

2016 March roundup

I think my compost (sad as it is) is finally paying off. Looks like we’ll have a good show for bulbs this Spring. I didn’t get a good picture of the snowdrops (Galanthus) but they put on a decent show this year. The crocuses are amazing this year. The Siberian squill (Scilla siberica) are just getting started. Fritillaria imperialis look strong so far and will hopefully not fizzle out like last year. There’s no sign of the Fritillaria pallidiflora or purple grape hyacinth (muscari) yet. The forsythia are just starting to show flowers.

How’s your garden looking?

Lunch time

The hawk is back. This time with lunch. We didn’t witness nor hear the demise of what looks like the remains of a pigeon. However, we did watch the hawk polish of its lunch. I’m not sure it’s the same hawk that I posted earlier. I wonder if Carissa Braun can confirm that it is a Sharp-shinned Hawk with the new photos.

Predator on deck

Carissa Braun​​​, look what Ana found. She was growling and it took me a while to figure out why. What’s interesting is that she doesn’t bark or growl at the crows, pigeons, or sparrows that land on the deck. Maybe she sensed it’s a predator. 

Ready for camping

Here’s a packable pillow from Grand Trunk that I bought this past Christmas. It might be too big for serious backpacking but it’s excellent for the airplane and car camping. My Osprey 2L reservoir in my REI daypack is in the background.