Tag Archives: Pumpkin Patch

Pumpkin Patch Predators

Posted on August 20, 2015 by Marla Rose

The evil squash bugs are creating havoc in our patch.  Well, that and the really rainy month of June, possibly.  I have lots of vines.  Not so many pumpkins, this year.  There have been lots of bees and butterflies around … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Patch Progress

Posted on August 3, 2015 by Marla Rose

It is a fun time to check the progress of the pumpkin patch.  They change quickly now!The blossoms are providing food for the pollinators and the pollinators happily oblige by pollinating.I remember the general area I planted different species, gourds … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday ~ July 17, 2015

Posted on July 17, 2015 by Marla Rose

Just because my sons are 23 and 20 doesn’t mean we don’t have Nerf swords at the ready! Her dragon(fly) … Finally, the weather has cooperated and I had some good work time in the Pumpkin Patch. In the goat … Continue reading →

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A Pumpkiny Post

Posted on September 25, 2014 by Marla Rose

I’ve been busy. In a relaxed sort of way. Doing what I like; liking what I do. The honor-system, money-bucket on the tailgate has worked well. I’ve also had time to meet neighbors, visit with friends and observe what people … Continue reading →

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Tuesday Newsday

Posted on September 16, 2014 by Marla Rose

 Good morning! So much I want to do outside!  So much I need to do outside! Yesterday’s rain had other plans. I photographed a lovely sunrise Sunday morning: Did I tell you what a wonderful caretaker of the gourds Happy … Continue reading →

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Dance of the butterflies!

Posted on August 25, 2014 by Marla Rose

I planted a row of zinnias and marigolds along the edge of the pumpkin patch.  It has become the happening place to be (if you are a bee or butterfly).  I have not been able to get wonderfully, magnificent photos. … Continue reading →

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Visiting make our hearts smile

Posted on August 16, 2014 by Marla Rose

This week, I spied a beautiful sunrise. and some dark clouds that I thought might bring rain, but didn’t. We also had visitors. Family and friends. A friend has brought her grandchildren out for individual visits to the animals this … Continue reading →

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It’s August!

Posted on August 6, 2014 by Marla Rose

 Where have I been?  What have I been doing?  Where has summer gone?   It’s August!!   Does that answer those questions for anyone else?  Does August always hold a feeling of a bit of panic, even when you are … Continue reading →

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Photo Friday – Welcome to August 2014

Posted on August 1, 2014 by Marla Rose

  For today friends, may you not get (too) distracted. Happy August.

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What is that word?

Posted on July 30, 2014 by Marla Rose

What is the word I am searching for?  It is not ‘trepidation.’  It is not ‘fear’.  ‘Curiosity’ isn’t quite right, either.  How to describe heading out to do chores?  ‘Wonder’?  ‘Hyper-alertness’ ?? It is what makes answering the question, “How … Continue reading →

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