@bspriggsgill.bsky.social
Living and gardening in rural Washington, previously AK,SD,England, MD. Loving retirement. Hating what is happening to our country. Struggling to find hope.
Just relocated this one, only because I read its bite is toxic and my dog is very curious.
November 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
Just relocated this one, only because I read its bite is toxic and my dog is very curious.
I uncovered this little Northwestern Salamander as I cleared an area where I could pile leaves that I had raked up at a neighbor’s yard (I don’t have deciduous trees, she likes her lawn raked up: win-win). I put a little bark hut over him. I hope he does okay.
November 22, 2025 at 11:06 PM
I uncovered this little Northwestern Salamander as I cleared an area where I could pile leaves that I had raked up at a neighbor’s yard (I don’t have deciduous trees, she likes her lawn raked up: win-win). I put a little bark hut over him. I hope he does okay.
I leave most of my garden pruning until spring because I know the birds eat the seeds of the echinacea, etc during the winter here in WA. But I didn’t think my dead coleus in the containers would be of interest to them Glad I saw this. Junco was enjoying the coleus seeds.
November 22, 2025 at 10:58 PM
I leave most of my garden pruning until spring because I know the birds eat the seeds of the echinacea, etc during the winter here in WA. But I didn’t think my dead coleus in the containers would be of interest to them Glad I saw this. Junco was enjoying the coleus seeds.
Ohhhh, such pretty seed packets! Getting ready for Winter sowing.
November 15, 2025 at 11:14 PM
Ohhhh, such pretty seed packets! Getting ready for Winter sowing.
Port Orchard, WA stood up today!
October 19, 2025 at 5:02 AM
Port Orchard, WA stood up today!
I love the way this hydrangea changes colors throughout the seasons.
October 6, 2025 at 6:03 PM
I love the way this hydrangea changes colors throughout the seasons.
Best Boy Ever, Caesar, makes the best screen saver. #dogsofbluesky
September 17, 2025 at 8:20 PM
Best Boy Ever, Caesar, makes the best screen saver. #dogsofbluesky
My favorite color of snapdragons!
September 14, 2025 at 7:46 PM
My favorite color of snapdragons!
Waiting for the toss…
September 4, 2025 at 6:58 AM
Waiting for the toss…
Nature is fascinating.
September 4, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Nature is fascinating.
I lived in Palmer, AK for 19 years and have been gone for 4 years. My heart is still there. Last week I went back for a short visit and it felt like going home.
September 4, 2025 at 4:46 AM
I lived in Palmer, AK for 19 years and have been gone for 4 years. My heart is still there. Last week I went back for a short visit and it felt like going home.
This popped up on my FB feed from 6 YEARS AGO!!
August 9, 2025 at 1:45 AM
This popped up on my FB feed from 6 YEARS AGO!!
East End Road, a favorite drive when I lived in AK. Thanks for sharing that beautiful photo.
July 28, 2025 at 6:40 AM
East End Road, a favorite drive when I lived in AK. Thanks for sharing that beautiful photo.
Here in WA my garden threats are mostly deer and monster wild blackberry vines. Even my greenhouse is under attack.
July 20, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Here in WA my garden threats are mostly deer and monster wild blackberry vines. Even my greenhouse is under attack.
A walk around the garden to gather flowers. My kindred spirit grandmother had grown a beautiful garden in West Virginia. I wish I could remember what flowers she grew so that I could recreate her garden. I remember it was laid out in a grid, with gravel paths in between. The flower details are hazy.
July 6, 2025 at 1:58 AM
A walk around the garden to gather flowers. My kindred spirit grandmother had grown a beautiful garden in West Virginia. I wish I could remember what flowers she grew so that I could recreate her garden. I remember it was laid out in a grid, with gravel paths in between. The flower details are hazy.
I miss your dad so much.
July 5, 2025 at 10:53 PM
I miss your dad so much.
July 5, 2025 at 5:20 PM
This shirt might become my “uniform”. Thanks, Penzey’s!
July 4, 2025 at 9:04 PM
This shirt might become my “uniform”. Thanks, Penzey’s!
July 4, 2025 at 6:47 PM
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