Posted in animals, nature, plant material on November 8, 2007 | 3 Comments »
From Speigel Online. This is something you don’t see everyday. I’d say it goes beyond the typical gathering of large pumpkins.
[Bruno Bohrer and his horse of gourds. ]
I’m sure this brings some business his way.
I grow gourds but I do not think I will grow this many next year. If I did it would have [...]
Posted in animals, nature on April 29, 2007 | No Comments »
In Minnesota. Yep, they’re out of control and running unchecked in backyards everywhere. Plus the big fella’s are eating everything they can get their hands, er . . . webs, tongue, whatever on:
“A bullfrog will eat anything it can fit into its mouth,” said Yvette Monstad, a non-game research specialist for the department. “We’re seeing [...]
Posted in animals, nature, plant material on December 27, 2006 | 1 Comment »
posted, 12/01/06
Spaz in the wheelbarrow
We have a low spot in a bed where the water will lay for; up to, 24 hours. The soil is clay, and it’s a nasty area. I was able to do some mounding in the middle and back part of the bed to raise those areas, however we know beds [...]
Posted in animals, nature on December 26, 2006 | 1 Comment »
posted, 10/27/06
Dinner Time
Tomorrow is Feed the Birds Day, Saturday the 28th. Now I do not know who proclaimed this, or certified this, or what makes the 28th the day, but tomorrow is the day. Maybe it is tied into the day we turn our clocks back, which signifies that autumn is flying by and old-man [...]
Posted in animals on December 23, 2006 | No Comments »
posted, 10/21/06
Say it ain’t so ??? Could it really be happening? Could it be the end of the Pink Flamingo? This great American Icons days look to be numbered. . . . . . Not to be confused with this Pink Flamingo.
Posted in animals on December 20, 2006 | No Comments »
Okay, everyone keeps telling me this is a great shot. Well, is it? . . . a great shot.
Yes I know this has nothing to do without landscape design, but it does have everything to do with, composition, lighting, viewing-directing the viewer’s attention. If I’m not careful I am going to sound like I am [...]
My hope is to use this site to spread some info about the art and practice of Landscape Design. It is a very misunderstood profession; I do not cut grass like the next door neighbor's cousin who carries 3 mowers and a blower in the back of his truck.
I will also pass along comments on industry happenings, events, etc., and any maybe a few other adventures going on in my world-after all this is "my" blog. Thanks for stopping by and taking a look. Questions? Drop me an e-mail.
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