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I spent a few hours at the Cape and Islands Orchid Society annual orchid show in Hyannis, on Cape Cod, MA. This was by far the biggest show I had ever attended, and I was blown away by the beauty … Continue reading →

At least I think they did… I’m talking about the “Cluster Buster” traps I bought to combat an infestation of cluster flies. I bought two – at a hefty $25  each – (but I was desperate!) and put one in … Continue reading →

That snow I showed you in my last post? Gone. All of it. It didn’t stand a chance when the temperatures rose to about 50F.The only remaining sign we even had snow is a sheen of moisture lingering on the … Continue reading →

Our first snow arrived early this morning and it kept snowing until mid-afternoon. We probably got about eight inches. Not much, I know, but enough to blanket the gardens and brighten the view. I took a walk to look at … Continue reading →

We crossed the “Pell Bridge” to Newport this afternoon. Actually, nobody in RI ever calls it the Pell bridge. It’s the Newport Bridge to everyone but the map makers – and some poor, confused tourists, I suppose. It was a … Continue reading →

The big pile of catalogs in the photo consists of those received in 2011. I do love getting them, but there are so many, and often two or more of each! We live in a small house and the only … Continue reading →

It started with one, and now they are everywhere. They are cluster flies, or pollenia rudis. They are members of the blowfly family – those really gross flies that lay their eggs on food – but cluster flies don’t do … Continue reading →

Here’s Elderberry with some thoughts on Bird Day: Did you know…January 5 was National Bird Day! Why do we need a national Day for birds? Well, if you are a bird fancier it is a no brainer and doesn’t need … Continue reading →

Please look carefully at the above photo and tell me if you see any flowers. No? That’s because THERE AREN’T ANY! I know that you get what you pay for, but I still balk at paying $30 for a top … Continue reading →

What  a New Year’s day we had here on the RI coast! Blue sky, warm temperatures and a soft breeze with no edge to it whatsoever – in January! After taking down the Christmas tree and making some turkey soup, … Continue reading →