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Tag Archives: orchard
Postcard from a five year old mind…
Filed under Art, Family history, Postcards
Meanwhile back at the ranch…episode 23
Washed by the rain; kissed by the sun
Happiness in the lemon orchard!!!
Meanwhile back at the ranch…episode 15
The conversation was good, if a bit one-sided. The orchard spoke – I listened. Everything is stressed from lack of rain – lemon trees, stone fruit trees, berry vines, rhubarb……
LIFE LESSONS FROM THE ORCHARD IN DROUGHT:
in times of stress plant yourself among nurturing friends – they feed you and protect you
the nasturtiums among the fallen leaves protecting their roots from the drying sun
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plan for the future, even if it is uncertain
sustain the important – water the rhubarb enough to weather the drought
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be generous to, and help others
share the pomegranates with bird and insect
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prune dead wood for the health of the whole
release that which no longer serves you well
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explore new opportunities
poppies usually flourishing in the winter sun, now find comfort in a bit of shade
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embrace the seasons of life even if they come out of sequence and in unexpected ways
enjoy peach blossoms in January
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seek beauty
the bare ground in a weedless orchard
the vibrant color of ripe limes fallen early from the tree
mushrooms petrified by hot dry days
beauty is everywhere…
Filed under Exteriors, Garden, Inspiration, Seasons
Orchard post script
An amazing 80 degrees in the orchard today! So another day outside for me – this time with my granddaughter.
We gathered fruit, pulled weeds (she is an expert!),
painted rocks,
– the artist at work –
– time out for pancakes –
blew bubbles,
and even stopped to smell the roses!
January in the orchard
Beautiful, warm day today after unusually cold temperatures last week! I have to be outside! Want to come? Here’s what’s going on in the orchard:
nasturtium leaves as big as saucers
rhubarb ready to be baked into pies or crisps
mustard smiling in the field behind the house
limes
pomelos
bird cottages waiting for the next seasonal occupants
a new barn owl house made from 100 year old wood
my convertible waiting to take a spin
What are you doing this weekend?
Filed under Garden
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