Category Archives: Nature
Backyard Deer
A couple of deer photos from the backyard. They’re pretty brave until the camera comes out.
Busy Camellia
This camellia had a busy December, which was relatively mild and wet for North Carolina.
Fall Azaleas
Some of our azaleas bloom in both Spring and Fall if the Summer is not too dry.
New Concrete Paver Walk-Up
The powers that be long ago declared our old walk-up composed of 15-inch square concrete pavers to be unsuitable, and last week I finally made the plunge to replace it myself. I think it was the $4000 quote from a … Continue reading
Homemade Deer Repellent
When we had a landscaper over to consult on, among other things, installing some deer fencing so we could plant some more perennials, he suggested a much cheaper solution. He gave us his homemade deer repellent recipe, and it’s been … Continue reading
Good Forsythia — Bad Forsythia
It’s great to see the forsythia plants blooming, but some are better than others. The photo above is a good forsythia, and the photo below is a bad forsythia. Forsythia grow and bloom on long shoots and aren’t meant to … Continue reading
Winter in the Woods
Living in town with a sporting dog makes me get out to some local hiking trail two to three times a week, especially since Willow has never taken to walking in the neighborhood. We usually go to nearby Duke Forest … Continue reading