Sophie the Sofa Cat, 2002– 2015
We lost Sophie the other day. She had been a part of our family since 2002, an even-tempered, soft-spoken, really sweet cat with a short tail and a coat of silky long hair that in some places was at least three inches long, maybe four! Sophie came to live with us...
My Crown of Thorns is Blooming Again
Euphorbia milii, which we usually call crown of thorns, is blooming again. Crown of thorns is a euphorbia that is native to Madagascar but can be found just about everywhere now. It comes in various shades of red, pink, yellow, and white. It is one of those rare...
Bill and Alice’s Big Adventure, Part 5: Going Home
I was up as scheduled to get a sunrise shot of the falls. I had hoped for more clouds to reflect some color and interest. Alas, that didn’t happen, but I did get some pleasant shots. Well, except for the last one where the dirty window came into play against the glare...
Are Your Succulents Getting Enough Winter Sunlight?
Now that plants have been brought in for the winter, sunlight becomes an issue, especially for cactus and succulents. My cactus deal with the reduction of sunlight during their winter incarceration indoors pretty well. Their growth rate slows down and they keep their...
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