Category: Nature
Surprise Mice in the Compost
| December 20, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Animals, Nature |
I was outside with Joshua the other day as he turned the compost from one bin to another. Part way into the pile, he exclaimed at what he had found: Baby mice. Or some other kind of rodent. I rescued them from the compost as he kept turning and kept finding more babies. Then, he uncovered a stash of pristine corn: Mama mouse had been swiping corn from the barn and socking it away in… Keep Reading
Around The Wallow
| September 19, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Animals, Nature |
I’ve got some longer posts coming up soon – promise! I’ve been spending a lot of time enjoying my Tiny Baby and getting ready for Alchemy, so I’m a bit behind on everything else. I’m spending a lot of time outside right now, so last week I took a few minutes to walk around The Wallow and photograph some of the things in my life these days. When I walk out my back door I… Keep Reading
Baby Praying Mantis
| June 3, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Nature |
I found something and got photos of it that I’ll bet you’ve never seen before: a baby praying mantis. I put a penny on the table nearby to give some idea of the tiny-ness of this thing. Baby anythings are so cute! Enjoy! Keep Reading
Northern Cardinal
| May 24, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Nature |
These look like winter photos with the red color against the evergreen tree, but I’ve been seeing Northern Cardinals around The Wallow quite frequently lately. This morning one politely sat still so I could get some photos. Keep Reading
Composting Success!
| May 6, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Gardening, Nature |
Long, long ago (2009) in a land far, far away (Atlanta), I started composting. My bins were small, and progress seemed very slow. I wasn’t sure exactly what I was doing, but whatever it was, I was going to do it. Composting seems like such a magical process to me, so I was happy to learn at every step of the way. I learned how to tell if my compost was too wet or too dry.… Keep Reading
April Flowers
| April 28, 2011 | Posted by Issa under Nature |
I took a walk around The Wallow this week to capture all the amazing flowers I’m seeing these days. Walking through my field gives me happy feelings! Keep Reading
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