Green Frog – The Iris and the Lily

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

An Amusing Sighting – Northern Green Frog

Amphibians, Art, Frogs, Nature

Walking through a garden, a wooded area or a park offers those who seek out vignettes of the natural world numerous opportunities. An opportunity arose just behind my home by a downspout water garden. The Green frog who has made this water garden home took a the opportunity to bask in the sun in a most unusual way. Enjoy!

Northern Green Frog

Northern Green frog close-up

Bits and Pieces

Amphibians, Art, Frogs, Nature, Photography

Look into her eyes

Imagine what she’s thinking

Imagine what her life is like

Imagine…

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Not For the Faint of Heart – Creatures of Valley View Who Share the Garden Space

Certified Wildlife Habitat, Frogs, Nature, Photography, Snakes, Spiders

There is a beauty and tranquility that gardeners aspire to create in their garden spaces.

What we sometimes seem to forget is that before we began to move’ dig or change the landscape there were creatures who inhabited the space before us.

In order to create a space rich in energy and in balance with our Mother,

We must honor those who live near and beneath our feet.

I have come to understand these creatures and do not seek to harm them in any way.

First and foremost it’s important to know these amazing reptiles, amphibians and insects are not poisonous, they do not seek me out to harm me.

Instead we have a symbiotic relationship.

I create garden spaces and they take care of things that seek to harm it.

For those who garden in areas where creatures live that may do the gardener harm, care is of utmost importance. But if like myself you are fortunate to live in an area free of harm, enjoy and honor those who share your garden space!