HOME!!!

Lucy is home! Where she has been for the last 14 days is any ones guess. She isn't telling. Suffice to say, we are happy to see her. I can't believe I missed her goosage!



The garden is growing like a weed. Come to think of it so are the weeds. I really need to give it some major attention. The lavender is a deep purple with a scent that can only come from fresh lavender and the lily I took a pic of is a deep wonderful red. I did manage to mulch half of the garden and place stepping stones. Now on to the rest of it. As soon as it stops raining that is. Sunshine please!

The fever few in this pic is from my mom. She had three different varieties. So far I have two growing and flourishing. They are a beautiful plant that is great for cutting. What a pleasure it is to pick bouquets from my own garden. I see that the time is flying by so it is time to sign off. Till next time.

Gone

I have been up in the mountains for a few days and today my husband called and told me Lucy is missing. He has walked the creek and searched for her to no avail. I am hopeful that she just moved on as there is no evidence to the contrary. She will be missed.Till next time.

Fun In The Water

I walked down to the creek to see what Lucy was doing as she hadn't been up all afternoon. I had enough forethought to take my camera with me. She was swimming up a ways then floating down talking all the while. She is my only contact with domestic geese so I don't know if they all talk like she does but she is a motor mouth! If she doesn't like something she grumbles, if she is happy she chatters, if she wants something she looks at me a tells me. It really is amusing.


Lucy was having a wonderful time going up and floating down. Just like a kid she ignored me and continued on. I did enjoy watching her. You could see that she was really enjoying herself.


I snapped a few pics and left her to her floating and jabbering. About an hour later she came up demanding food. Which of course she received, in quantity. She loves to eat! But then so do I. For the next few days I will be in the mountains so maybe I'll post a time or two from there. Please don't worry about Lucy as my husband will be seeing to her wants and needs. When he isn't available there is a very good friend who will be seeing to her. Enjoy the sun. Till next time.

QUIET TIMES

I have a bench in the back yard that draws one to sit and reflect. The ferns I planted a couple of years ago seem to like the spot and the myrtle with it's beautiful periwinkle flowers are a sight to see. During the day it's a good place to listen to bird song but at night the wonder of lightening bugs are all around you. I remember as a child, my sisters and I would catch them and put them in a jar to keep by our beds to keep the night monsters away. It must have worked as I never did see a monster under or around my bed.


The locust trees are in full bloom now and the air is full of falling blossoms. The back lawn looks like it has snow on it. Lucy has a hard time deciding what to eat because the blossoms looked like her favorite food. (white bread) I tried to give her whole wheat once and the grumbling that came from her made me very aware that she did not like it! Yes, she is a very opinionated goose. Lucy is now sharing the back yard with a couple of squirrels, two small rabbits and a wood chuck. None of which seem to bother her or her them. It,s fun to sit and watch them go about their business with out getting to close to one another. In a few weeks the fawns will be in the yard. Every year the moms bring their babies to our yard so they can run and play. One year there were three fawns playing . What fun it was to watch.

I am sorry to say that the pond is on hold. My car needed the money more than the yard. I am still hoping though. As you can see, Lucy needs one. We sometimes go down to the creek and spy on her . She swims around talking to herself. I wish I knew what she was saying. With that thought I will say, till next time.

WINGS, FLOWERS AND THINGS

First I will tell you why I haven't posted lately. The day after my last post my mom passed away. Very shocking and very sad. I'm dealing. Now on to happier things. My gardens are growing at an amazing clip. The bachelor buttons are splendid, the lupins are almost ready to open their spikes and the feverfew have more buds than ever. Add to that bleeding hearts, columbine, (in two colors) beautiful orange poppies with many more getting ready to show off and you have lots of bright and happy colors. In the field next to my house are wonderful smelling wild flocks. The scent is almost intoxicating.

My new garden, (last fall) is looking good too. The winter kill I had has been replaced and all the plants are growing and blooming. Maybe next time I will show pics of that one. Lucy continues with her funny goose ways. She has a path around the house that she takes when she wants feeding. If I don't throw her some food she starts grumbling. Now be honest, have you ever heard a goose grumble? It is hilarious! She makes me laugh. Laughter is good. I'll finish up with a pic of our new driveway ornament. Till next time.

Of Goosage And Flowers

It's a beautiful morning here in the "Hollow." The gardens are growing like wild fire as are the dandelions in the yard. Lucy seems to like them. She has little paths where there are no blooming ones. If it weren't for the "goosage" I think a flock of geese would make my yard weed free. Because of the goose I can't put weed killer on the lawn so if she likes eating them I say great! In case your wondering how much a goose poops here is a pic taken of my very clean, just washed down side walk. Not pretty.


Putting poop aside, the bachelor buttons are blooming as are the chives and lilies of the valley. This yellow flower is quite lovely even if I haven't a clue what it is. Any ideas?



This afternoon the plan is to put my potted flowers together. I have several varieties of annuals to pot. Although I mix as many colors as I can, the lean is towards pink and purple. The only color I don't care much for is red. I will admit that there are several red flowers in the garden because the hummers love them. That reminds me, the humming bird feeder needs to put out. Also in full motion are the chipmunks. They're lucky I like them. My side yard looks like a mine field! There are holes every where. They have taken up residence right where the lawn chairs, picnic table and fire pit are. They are fun to watch even if they make a mess. Last year they "planted" sun flower seeds in the garden and I had several beautiful flowers from them. This year I have plans to plant them myself. Looking at the clock tells me that it's time to get a move on. Enjoy the sun and look at the wonders about you. Till next time.

Spring & Things

Spring has hit in a big way here in the Hollow. We have to wait a bit longer than some folks because we seem to have our own weather system here. But needless to say it is here. The bulb plants such as tulips and daffodils have bloomed and now we are enjoying the lilacs. I cut two large bouquets and put them in my house. The scent is wonderful! I wish they lasted longer. A couple of days ago my perennial gardens got infused with some new plants. There was a bit of winter kill that needed fixing so shopping I went. Lucy doesn't seem to care for them. I am very happy about that. She does like to taste them but leaves no real damage. As for sitting in them or strolling through them, now that's a different story. She drinks out of the bird bath! Her own personal watering trough.


We do love her! She still hisses at my husband but usually comes when I call her. I also come when she calls me! Yes, I am well trained. She sits at our door and tells me when to feed her. Of course I do. So far she has laid three eggs. None have survived the wild animals at the creek. Skunk maybe? The pond is still on hold but I haven't given up hope.

Many spring happenings here. I heard my orioles a few days ago so I know they are nesting in my huge willow tree. The morning sounds are wonderful. Birds are singing at the top of their lungs and in the evening the peepers are peeping as loud as they can. I love spring sounds. Smells too! With every thing blooming the scents are magnificent! With spring comes yard work. Mowing, raking,weeding and a myriad of other things to spiff up the homestead. Lots of work but definitely worth it. Lucy doesn't care for the mower but she just moves to another part of the yard. We have plenty of it for her to move in too. Well folks, that's it for now. Till next time.