Cats and Trails and Garden Tales
Musings on cats, travel, gardens and life
Category: Gardens
Hummingbirds in the Garden
I’ve been waiting for the hummingbirds to drop by my garden beds while I have my camera in hand and yesterday, they obliged. Sorry, so many pictures, I couldn’t pick my favorites. These last two are somewhat blurry but I liked the different angle.… Continue Reading “Hummingbirds in the Garden”
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Mornings in the Garden with the Cats and the Birds
I’ve always enjoyed spending time outdoors, in my garden, and lately it starts earlier in the day. As a tripod, Benji must be supervised outside, and I’ve been yielding to his demands first thing in the morning, only fair since he lost his night… Continue Reading “Mornings in the Garden with the Cats and the Birds”
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In the Garden with the Cats and the Birds
It’s different than it was, but I still enjoy spending time in the garden with the cats and the birds. Tiger is free to go outside by himself, but Benji must be supervised. I’m hoping he can learn from Tiger to stay safely within… Continue Reading “In the Garden with the Cats and the Birds”
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Soothing Pastels in Flowers and Sunsets
Some days are too full of bold, brilliant color (or no color at all) when what you really need are pastels. So here you go. Every May, Montana Clematis begins its climb upward in my backyard and I relish its soothing pink color. I… Continue Reading “Soothing Pastels in Flowers and Sunsets”
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Moving Forward to Summer
May was full of rain, dampening spirits, and keeping us inside. It was also full of unforeseen circumstances, limiting my time in the garden and on the blog. But the flowers still bloomed without any effort on my part and this morning dawned bright.… Continue Reading “Moving Forward to Summer”
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A Burgeoning of Weeds
It happens, though not something I normally welcome in my garden. But why not? This little weed – or attractive wildflower – you decide – is called Herb Robert, or Geranium Robertianum. I found it burgeoning in the woods on a recent hike at… Continue Reading “A Burgeoning of Weeds”
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Burgeoning Lavender in the Garden with the Bees
Spring is moving forward day by day, it’s messy and beautiful at the same time. I wander in the garden where I spend more time watching than I do working. Yesterday I pulled some weeds, planted some seeds, watched the bees, though not necessarily… Continue Reading “Burgeoning Lavender in the Garden with the Bees”
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Bee Squares
You might think I’m selling something but I’m not; I’m participating in Becky’s #SquaresRenew challenge. I see renewal everywhere in my garden this time of year, especially when the herbs begin to grow and blossom anew, attracting bees who come for the nectar and… Continue Reading “Bee Squares”
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