American Toad – The Iris and the Lily

Moments in Time

Art, gardening, Nature

Miraculous – amazing – always

Mundane – never

Around all of us in every moment in time there is something beautiful

Something strange

Tussock moth caterpillar on Scarlet Honeysuckle

Something that catches our attention

Just take the time to see it

The Eyes are the Window to the Soul

Amphibians, Autumn, Birds, Certified Wildlife Habitat, Eastern Garter Snake, Nature, Whitetail Deer

When William Shakespeare said “The Eyes are the window to your soul, he was no doubt talking about the human soul. To equate a soul to an animal can become quite a contentious debate. Having spent my adult life in stewardship to our Mother Earth I absolutely believe all her children have souls. When I look into their eyes I see their connection to the earth, an understanding of this place they call home. Their connection is often deeper than ours. They are part of a web many of us have turned away from. Take a moment and try to connect as they do.

Eastern Garter Snake — Common Garter Snake

nursery-web-spider-2 — Nursery Web Spider carrying her egg case

Back to the Gardens

Art, Four-season garden, Mushrooms, Nature, Photography

Who hides amongst the flowers?

What grows amid the leaves?

Beyond the sweeping vistas

In crevasses

Hidden gems

Certified Wildlife Habitat 139,583 – The Creatures Sharing This Space

Amphibians, Birds, Butterfly, Certified Wildlife Habitat, Nature, Photography

Mammals, reptiles, amphibians, insects, arachnids and birds all live within the balance of the web of life.

When human kind enters and tries to control and change their environment to suit their needs the interconnectedness of the web is destroyed. Non-native species may enter, an imbalance of natives may occur. If we focus on the interconnectedness and provide the essentials needed for those who live here, food, water, cover and places to raise young, we can restore the balance.