Tag Archives: Crabapple
Sore. Very Sore. The Ducks Shout “Winning!”
How does it feel to plant 1,000 flower bulbs? Judging by planting around 500 of them, pretty awful, I would say. As I write this, my throat tickles, some ibuprofin is keeping a very tender back at bay, my arms … Continue reading
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There’s a Fungus Among Us, And Catalpa Kaput!
Our wet warm weather is taking a bit of a toll. The larger of the two Catalpa’s is giving up the ghost. I’ll give it a little time—after all, if I decide to remove and replant, it will be next … Continue reading
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Christmas 2010 Snow Scenes
As noted before, there’s no need to dream of a White Christmas in 2010 in Iowa. While Audrey took a quick nap, I went outside to try to capture some snow photos. This picture post is the result. I’m not … Continue reading
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Winter Feeding & Tree Breeding, Thoughts of Spring Crimes
It was single-digit cold this fine sunny morning, and birds instantly appeared after I filled the feeders in back, including a cardinal couple, she being fairly quiet and polite to other birds, he being flamboyant, loud, and a bully. Winter … Continue reading
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Life musings ... My name is Joe Sheller and I'm an Associate Professor at Mount Mercy University in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. This blog is personal opinion and does not reflect the opinion of the college, it's administration, staff or board. I love to garden and often find my mind wandering when I'm pondering weeds or flowers. This blog is a pretty random mix of those thoughts, some on gardening, many on life in general.
