Wild Hare

There has been a new development with the bunnies.

As I exited my workshop this morning, I heard chewing noises coming from under my work table outside the door.

I bent down to to see which bunny was under there. To my surprise, I saw neither. I paused and heard the sounds again.

This time I looked into the shelves. Guess who…

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Miss Busy Bee was up in the shelves snooping through my gardening supplies.

If this is rabbit adolescence, I’m going to need some back-up.

Just this morning I had to provide separate “toilets” because one of them insisted on doing their business BESIDE the litter box.  Now,  there are separate but equal facilities.

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What next?

Don’t follow this Flower.

 

Bunnies in the Doghouse

Things are finally returning to normal in the bunny room. I sent them both outside while I cleaned out the “nest” today.

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I watched them as they came in to see Charlotte’s reaction. She seemed to have forgotten the frenzy.  After checking the room to inspect my cleaning, she lay down in her usual spot in front of the door.

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Barley got reacquainted with the litter box.

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But… All is not well.

While moving the treadmill to its new location, a discovery was made.

Bunnies must chew, you see. I apparently did not provide enough fruit-wood sticks at some point.  Teething continues, sticks or no sticks.

I had removed the plug-in cord from the treadmill, but had failed to notice a loop projecting ever so slightly out the bottom. This loop was not missed by the keen eyes of the bunnies.

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I went out yesterday and got myself new gloves and a quick-dry scarf.  I guess I’ll be doing my walking outside until the cord is ordered and replaced.

Walk with the cold Flower.

 

 

 

A Great Start to a New Year

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January 2, 2016

As I look back and review 2015, at the top of my grateful list, surprisingly, sits a man named Paul. I remember the day Paul first appeared in my life. He conspicuously sat in the front pew (the one that is normally empty) of my small country church. Throughout the service, his booming ‘Amen’ and ‘Alleluia’ seemed disruptive. I admit to hoping the front pew would soon go back to empty. Thankfully, it never did.

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Paul is special. He wears his faith like most people wear a shirt. It’s so much a part of him, it’s one of the first things you notice. He’s not much of a talker, but in the few words he does say, he always seems to find a way to praise God.

To the question– “Hi Paul. How are you?”

I’ve come to love his response– “Wonderful.”

This one word, ‘wonderful’, sticks…

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Bunny Up-date

Charlotte’s nesting activity has slowed down.

She has, however, banished Barley from the hutch.  He now resides in the Christmas box under the foosball table.

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She did allow him a brief, supervised inspection  of the nest this morning.

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When he approached her earlier today, she made a warning sound to let him know to back-off.

At least they still eat together.

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She is still pulling hair.

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She leaves clumps around on the floor and then gathers them up.

With all the hair in the nest and trash, I don’t see how she doesn’t have bald spots.

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She and Barley are out in the yard now. I hope a change of scenery will be good for her.

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Sharing my Joy

Thanks to all of you for viewing, following and sharing my fledgling little blog.

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I have gotten great joy from this in these past six months.

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You are my kind of people.

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Happy Holidays.

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from the Flower.

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Peace Plant People.

Orchid Ornaments

Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree,

How lovely are your orchids?

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Here are the living ornaments.

Here is the marvelous tree.

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It is not just a white Christmas here at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens.

Pastel pink and purple made a lovely combination.

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Here, we have a “tropical tree” with bromeliads and Schlumbergeras.

I felt the urge to sing my “Song of Schlumbergera” in front of this one.

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This tree with burgundy, red and yellow mixed with different textures is as magical as the nearby fairy houses.

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This is only a fraction of the beautiful sights at Daniel Stowe Botanical Gardens in Belmont , NC.

It is one of my “heavens” on Earth, along with Brookgreen Gardens in South Carolina.

Follow the Flower.

Bloom Day December: Blooms & Bees

I did not expect to have blooms to share in December.

I am not the only garden blogger with surprises.

Visit maydreamsgardens.com to see late blooms from around the globe.

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Superbena Royale Cherryburst
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Nandina domestica
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Apricot Drift Rose
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Pineapple Sage
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John F. Kennedy Hybrid Tea Rose
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Jean May Camellia sasanqua
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Mexican Bush Sage
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Dorothy Wykoff Andromeda, Pieris japonica
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Foster Holly
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Honey Bees on December 15, 2015

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Paper Gardens

When all my real plants go dormant, I play with paper plants, flowers and birds.

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First I take the back two layers off of the napkin and cut it into pieces.

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I paint spots on the object with Mod Podge glue using a sponge brush.

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Once the whole object is covered with napkin pieces, I let it dry.

Then, I check for bald spots and paint the whole thing again with diluted glue.

This is when you can sprinkle it with glitter.

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If you don’t add glitter, you may want to spray the balls with a clear acrylic spray to seal them.

 

It’s addictive this decaupage.

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I actually have a napkin collection.

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In the late fall, I decorate Christmas ornaments.

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In the early spring, I switch over to Easter eggs.

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I invite friends over to play with my napkins, glue and glitter.

It’s like being in kindergarten again.

Fun and messy.

Follow the Flower

 

In a Tiny Vase on Monday

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My family gave me this vase/pin years ago. I have always been a flower, you see.

The full plante view.
The “full plante” view.

The long pin has a capped end.

Rosie hanging around after the photo shoot.

Water must be shot into the vase with a syringe.

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Rosie hanging around with coffee after the photo-shoot.

Go see more vases at ramblinginthegarden.wordpress.com

Cathy, Is there a prize for the smallest vase?

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Rosebud pin at work.

Follow the Flower.