Sharing Nature’s Garden

We’re still playing…

with the new Diana Cam!

Here’s who came to visit our yard last night — little Mr. Buck and Emmy and Lulu.


This is too fun — it’s so neat to see when they were there and who came to check things out.

No gardening going on here these days. My brother and sister-in-law and their spouses are here enjoying our nice Texas weather (75 when they arrived on Monday, 60 and breezy today), and some great Mexican food.

My husband is making dinner tonight — yummy appetizers and then prime rib, risotto and salad with a champagne punch with a kick.

Tomorrow we recuperate and my Mom and Dad will come over and I’ve made a giant pot of chili and black eyed peas and greens for good luck.

And in honor of the new year, my mantra for 2009 is “gentle.” A scrapbooking mentor of mine got me started with a theme for each new year — a little goal — as opposed to a mostly unrealistic list of resolutions. Last year, my theme was “flexible“, so I tried to be more flexible in my life last year. I think I made some progress and it’s always good to strive for improvement.

I am hoping for some quality gardening time next week…maybe some scrapbooking, too. My two hobbies that have to compete for my attentions.

Peace, happy gardening and best of luck to you in the New Year.

By |2017-11-29T23:27:51-06:00December 31st, 2008|Blog, Sharing Nature's Garden, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Thank you Santa!

Look who Santa helped me catch on film! Santa brought me a wild game camera that my husband strapped to a tree out in our wild area and I got pictures of this nice buck coming for Christmas dinner at our house.
You can see from the tag that it was 76 degrees and he came to eat at 5:12 in the evening. He had a nice dinner of some corn and sunflower seeds that I put out along with some water in a big dog bowl.

Isn’t it cool?

My sweet husband, I mean, Santa, is always looking out for me — finding new and fun toys for me to use in my blogging.

Thanks, Santa~

By |2017-11-29T23:27:51-06:00December 26th, 2008|Blog, christmas, Sharing Nature's Garden|9 Comments

Happy Holidays

We wish you a Merry Christmas (or the celebration of your choice) and a Happy New Year.  Just a few quick pictures around the house — today I am Sharing our Decorations instead of Nature’s Garden!
This is my favorite new decoration — given to me by my dear friend — it is a hand-painted image of our beloved Sierra, who passed away in March.  She snuck into my house to borrow a photo for the artist and had her paint this for me.  I cried when she gave it to me.  This is the true spirit of the holidays — a true gift of love that I will treasure forever.

These are my two doggie angel ornaments.  We’ve had the Sami ornament for 9 years, and I added the Sierra likeness this year.  
This is my garden advent calendar that holds these little treasures for every day of the month until the 25th.
This is Kallie’s advent calendar – almost all the doors are empty!  She opened today’s door after I took these pictures and she got a big ‘ol ring with a purple stone.  
This is our collection of carolling Byer’s dolls, given to us by my DH’s parents for years.  

We wish you all a wonderful and peaceful holiday.
By |2017-11-29T23:27:51-06:00December 24th, 2008|Blog, christmas, Sharing Nature's Garden|0 Comments

Ice sculpture…


well, sort of…icicles, for sure. I thought the ice on my fountain made a lovely sight, in spite of the bitter cold that caused it.

You know, it’s not that we Texans can’t handle the cold, it’s the 30+ degree change in the span of ONE day that makes it just a little difficult to adjust.
Last night it was 29 here at Nature’s Garden. But on Saturday it reached almost 80 degrees. Bizarre. I guess it gives us something to talk about.
By |2016-04-14T02:44:43-05:00December 22nd, 2008|Blog, fountain, ice, Sharing Nature's Garden, winter|0 Comments

Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeet………



You’d think this was Minnesota the way the weather acted tonight!

I shot this 10 minutes ago out the back door — this is my dark green patio! 
Sleet loud enough to pelt the windows and howling winds can gusting through here tonight.  (33 miles per hour!)
We also got about 1/10 th of an inch of rain – maybe some more moisture if you add in the sleet.
We sure need the water, but I could have done without the freeze damage only 4 days before the party.
How much you wanna bet all the lovely plants look like…well,… crap, tomorrow?
But, I have to say, it’s right on time.  We always get our first good freeze the week before our Holiday Party.  
I set my watch by it, so I guess it’s good to know that all is right with the world, even if it’s a little chilly for us here tonight!
Brrrr…..

By |2016-04-14T02:44:43-05:00December 9th, 2008|Blog, Sharing Nature's Garden, Uncategorized|0 Comments
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