Two days ago I saw my first Ducklings of the year on the pond! Seven little mallard ducklings swimming along with their Mama. Such a simple joy! Mr. and Mrs. Mallard were bursting with pride. It was a great responsibility taking care of so many ducklings, and it kept them Read more…
The entire surface of the pond is covered with green stuff that has begun bleaching to light yellow. It’s not a very pretty sight but it’s a part of pond life. Pond Life And oh, the life that this pond supports! Even when the pond is covered with ugly gunk, Read more…
I love this time of year. Though the lilacs and apple blossoms have come and gone, the peonies, iris, and poppies are blooming wildly. As I drove through the neighborhood recently I noticed that my peonies seem to be a bit behind most of them in our area. While some Read more…