Took a great pic of my cat. He looks tiny and fake but is 15lbs and the longest cat that's ever been with me. 55inch grill for measurement. 😄
Then we have Mr. Fluffy.
NOTE: They are only outside when I'm outside.
Then we have Mr. Fluffy.
NOTE: They are only outside when I'm outside.
July 3, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Took a great pic of my cat. He looks tiny and fake but is 15lbs and the longest cat that's ever been with me. 55inch grill for measurement. 😄
Then we have Mr. Fluffy.
NOTE: They are only outside when I'm outside.
Then we have Mr. Fluffy.
NOTE: They are only outside when I'm outside.
June 18, 2025 at 1:35 PM
#NativePlants
I wish my phone took better pics but have to share these recent finds. The mullein is not native and will be removed.
I wish my phone took better pics but have to share these recent finds. The mullein is not native and will be removed.
June 18, 2025 at 1:31 PM
#NativePlants
I wish my phone took better pics but have to share these recent finds. The mullein is not native and will be removed.
I wish my phone took better pics but have to share these recent finds. The mullein is not native and will be removed.
#nativeplants another native find but not a plant. This is a feather legged spider who took over a bucket I'm using to hold down tarp to smother ground. Neat guys.
May 18, 2025 at 12:23 AM
#nativeplants another native find but not a plant. This is a feather legged spider who took over a bucket I'm using to hold down tarp to smother ground. Neat guys.
May 17, 2025 at 6:19 PM
While not a plant, I did find it on goldenrod. I have never seen one of these before and it was amazing. Also, I did not pick it up, it flew into my finger so I brought it inside for a brief photoshoot then released. So neat. My pics and vid aren't great.
May 17, 2025 at 4:03 PM
While not a plant, I did find it on goldenrod. I have never seen one of these before and it was amazing. Also, I did not pick it up, it flew into my finger so I brought it inside for a brief photoshoot then released. So neat. My pics and vid aren't great.
Is this an albino Dogane or Milkweed? Found a single reference online stating dogbane but I'm seeing conflicting information online.
ALso found this Dogbane Tiger Moth. There is a lot of dogbane here. #nativeplants
ALso found this Dogbane Tiger Moth. There is a lot of dogbane here. #nativeplants
May 12, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Is this an albino Dogane or Milkweed? Found a single reference online stating dogbane but I'm seeing conflicting information online.
ALso found this Dogbane Tiger Moth. There is a lot of dogbane here. #nativeplants
ALso found this Dogbane Tiger Moth. There is a lot of dogbane here. #nativeplants
Japanese grove. I believe in Canada you can't sell or get a mortgage on property with it, Minnesota it's illegal to not disclose. In my state it's not considered noxious and it's taking over tax ditches feeding into a tributary. They mow the ditches which makes JKW throw more rhizomes up to 20 feet.
May 11, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Japanese grove. I believe in Canada you can't sell or get a mortgage on property with it, Minnesota it's illegal to not disclose. In my state it's not considered noxious and it's taking over tax ditches feeding into a tributary. They mow the ditches which makes JKW throw more rhizomes up to 20 feet.
4 hours to mow an acre of the bumpiest old crops land while pole bending around 450 trees. Found some good stuff tho. Some soft rush, white grass, blue-eyed grass and a dog bane tiger moth. Also found a new area of Japanese knotweed. Marked it for a dig. Other grove is humongous. Remediation pending
May 11, 2025 at 6:52 PM
4 hours to mow an acre of the bumpiest old crops land while pole bending around 450 trees. Found some good stuff tho. Some soft rush, white grass, blue-eyed grass and a dog bane tiger moth. Also found a new area of Japanese knotweed. Marked it for a dig. Other grove is humongous. Remediation pending
Looking forward to spring, winter has been brutal with unusal low temps. Field will be hayed until 2027 then planted with natives. Could not get earlier funding. At least the hay is feeding the neighbors cows - we bartered - they mow/bale and take the bales for free. Win-Win.
February 21, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Looking forward to spring, winter has been brutal with unusal low temps. Field will be hayed until 2027 then planted with natives. Could not get earlier funding. At least the hay is feeding the neighbors cows - we bartered - they mow/bale and take the bales for free. Win-Win.
Ever feel like you're being watched?
Jumper that lived with me last winter and released in the spring.
Jumper that lived with me last winter and released in the spring.
February 21, 2025 at 9:18 PM
Ever feel like you're being watched?
Jumper that lived with me last winter and released in the spring.
Jumper that lived with me last winter and released in the spring.
I may have a minor additction to house plants. Can't wait to share outside natives in the spring. My happy place.
February 18, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I may have a minor additction to house plants. Can't wait to share outside natives in the spring. My happy place.
Recent snow storm. Love my backyard.
February 18, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Recent snow storm. Love my backyard.
Monarch chrysalis
January 30, 2025 at 7:44 PM
Monarch chrysalis
My first time seeing these in person. Left - Estigmene acrea, the salt marsh moth or acrea moth and Right - Argiope aurantia, yellow garden spider or writing spider (several names).
January 30, 2025 at 7:36 PM
My first time seeing these in person. Left - Estigmene acrea, the salt marsh moth or acrea moth and Right - Argiope aurantia, yellow garden spider or writing spider (several names).
More Willow Oaks and Maple. Absolutely love these views every day.
January 30, 2025 at 7:21 PM
More Willow Oaks and Maple. Absolutely love these views every day.