Monthly Archives: November 2012

Asters: The Options Are Narrowing

Posted on November 13, 2012 by unmowed

Any flowers left around here? I like to have a few flowers in a jar, sitting on my desk or on the kitchen table. Zinnias, clovers, roses, thistles, doesn’t matter what. On afternoon strolls I pick a few blossoms to … Continue reading →

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Dandelions: On the Road

Posted on November 12, 2012 by unmowed

The road goes ever on and on.             Down from the door where it began.             Now far ahead the road has gone             And … Continue reading →

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Pine Hollow: A Dinosaur at the Arboretum

Posted on November 10, 2012 by unmowed

Okay, maybe you can’t tell from the picture, but this was a cold day. I mean a middle-of-January can’t-feel- your-toes kind of cold. Wind chill probably in the 20s. And this hardy class from the Bethlehem Children’s School in Delmar NY braved … Continue reading →

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Wild Strawberry: Creeping Around the Graveyard

Posted on November 8, 2012 by unmowed

Graveyards are so filled with life. They’re perfect places to study the natural world. They’ve got lots of trees. Lots of birds. Not a lot of traffic. And they’re certainly quiet. The grass is usually well-mowed, true, but at least in a country … Continue reading →

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Grass: Winter Green

Posted on November 5, 2012 by unmowed

It’s November. Not a doubt of it. I can tell, because of all the usual clues. I can see my breath. There’s a skim of ice on the pond. I need mittens in the morning, because the steering wheel is … Continue reading →

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It’s About Time

Posted on November 4, 2012 by unmowed

I have a cause I’m deeply committed to. I really get quite emotional about it–just ask my family. And I’m asking for your support. I’m asking for your vote. And a small monetary donation wouldn’t hurt, either. (just kidding…) My … Continue reading →

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Lawn Sushi

Posted on November 2, 2012 by unmowed

A local plant nursery—just a quick stop for a look…No. No, no. I do not need to buy any more plants. But it’s like a candy store…just have to check it out. I’m looking for native perennials for my optimistically … Continue reading →

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White Pine: Wake Up and Breathe

Posted on November 1, 2012 by unmowed

Ever feel a bit bleary in the morning? Eyelids heavy? Brain in a fog? I’m not a morning person. I wish I could get myself out of bed early more often, hear more dawn choruses of birdsong, see more sunrises. … Continue reading →

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