Tag: Gardening

A Really Good Beating

A Really Good Beating
It started out to be a very pleasant day where the temps were hovering in the 50s, but all of a sudden the skies clouded up and the thermometer started dropping, and then the wind picked up with the a … continue reading
Posted on February 8, 2024

My ‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apples

My ‘Cosmic Crisp’ Apples
It was definitely quiet the day with the wind, snow, and cold, so my Friday was pretty much spent dealing with our build-up of snow. For whatever reason, I knew our temps were going to be taking a nos … continue reading
Posted on January 12, 2024

A Female Mallard Duck In Its Claws

A Female Mallard Duck In Its Claws
It was another beautiful day here in North Iowa, and for sure there were all the many of us taking advantage of it. Nearly everyone I spoke with today were mentioning how abnormal this weather has bee … continue reading
Posted on November 13, 2023

A Troubling New Age Is Upon Us

A Troubling New Age Is Upon Us
When I headed out to work this morning, it was balmy and definitely far above freezing, but not too long after I arrived at office, the wind changed directions and began blowing a strong and definitel … continue reading
Posted on October 27, 2023

It’s Just Best To Walk

It’s Just Best To Walk
It was another remarkable day with our weather to where one could swear we were having a mid-summer rain shower with temps in the 60's, instead of it being the 26th of October. The number of light fro … continue reading
Posted on October 26, 2023

Listening To Whispering Pines

Listening To Whispering Pines
Since my early morning appointment was re-scheduled for Monday, I went ahead and changed my clothes and headed outdoors to get some additional yard work done, and since I have a larger than normal yar … continue reading
Posted on October 21, 2023

There’s Nothing Worse Than None

There’s Nothing Worse Than None
Another wet, dreary and dark morning arrived, and as I suspected, the light rain must've continued all night and into the morning. I'm sure everyone's glad it wasn't hard and heavy, because if it were … continue reading
Posted on October 14, 2023

Setting The Record Straight

Setting The Record Straight
The strong gusts of wind we had today, along with the intermittent rain, ended up being another one where a person really didn't want to go outdoors unless it were necessary, but in spite of it being … continue reading
Posted on October 13, 2023

Sitting On Moisture-filled Clay

Sitting On Moisture-filled Clay
As I suspected, there was a light frosting in the lowlands overnight which made me all the more happy I decided to get everything picked out of my garden with the exception of two very late tomato pla … continue reading
Posted on October 9, 2023

Evil Is Running Rampant

Evil Is Running Rampant
Another cool and crisp Fall morning greeted me as I stepped outdoors to get in my vehicle, and for sure we are on a downward slide towards the winter solstice. While driving to office at an early hour … continue reading
Posted on October 8, 2023