Category Archives: Plants and Flowers

Harvest epilogue

We had a very successful growing season this year. Our little raised beds grew plenty of kale, spinach, lettuce, tomatoes, cabbage and a huge amount of basil (there wont be any shortage of pesto). Our carrot crop was a different … Continue reading

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South Pasture Trail 10_14_24

We spent Monday morning hiking down to the Pecos River on the South Pasture Trail located in the Pecos National Historic Monument. It’s one of our favorite trails and this time we were there to harvest some salt cedar for … Continue reading

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Quail and nuts 9_25_24

The scaled quail are out in force and our piñon tree is full of cones bursting with nuts. Fall is here!

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Gardens and wildlife 7_24

Our small raised bed greenhouse has been a great success. We now regularly have delicious salads and the tomatos are beginning to come in. The nearby birdhouse was host to a pair of western bluebirds and a pair of coyotes … Continue reading

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South Carolina 9_2023

Took a wonderful trip to see good friends in Greenville, South Carolina and were treated to the many beautiful tree covered mountains and gurgling streams. Nice to get a dose of green (and the cool temperatures and low humidity made … Continue reading

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August flora and fauna.

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Heat, a sunflower, HDR and sunsets and evening star.

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Flowers and sky 7_6_23

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The flowers, birds and bees

Some shots of the desert cactus blooms that are still happening despite the heat. And one last look at the thrasher young ‘uns.

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Spring garden flowers

Irises are in full bloom as well as the wildflowers in the greenbelt.

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