- Sep 30 2020
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
September 30, 2020 Fall, Landscaping 0
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the…
- Aug 21 2019
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, the Oak & the Squirrel
August 21, 2019 Fall, Landscaping 0
Bittersweet is the glimpse of gold that peeks through the green foliage. Bittersweet is the feathery seed head that rises above the grass. Bittersweet is the rush of cool air that foretells a new season. Bittersweet is the maturation…
- Nov 14 2018
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
A True Giving Tree
November 14, 2018 Fall, Landscaping 0
Like a silken scarf meandering in the wind, the geese quickly fell into formation, trumpeting their departure across the frigid November sky. Respite and refuge awaited them elsewhere, where life would be immeasurably easier, food more plentiful and temperatures more forgiving. Wildlife depends…
- Apr 25 2018
- Landscaping, Spring
- 0
Tree Hugging Optional
April 25, 2018 Landscaping, Spring 0
This is Bruce. He is a tree – a mighty Oak, nonetheless. He is magnificent and statuesque. He is wise and witty. I’m sure there are times Bruce is simply not in the mood to listen to me prattle on. …
- Oct 4 2017
- Fall, Landscaping
- 0
The Acorn, The Oak & The Squirrel
October 4, 2017 Fall, Landscaping 0
Descending to the ground, like kamikazes, flocks of grackle came to feast on Autumn’s spoils. Chattering and cackling amongst themselves, their mission seemed wholly successful, even celebratory. Soon they retreated to the trees to plan their next attack. …
- May 17 2017
- Landscaping
- 0
Pollen Nation
May 17, 2017 Landscaping 0
Fresh and fetching as a young bride, the dreamy white flowers floated above the branches like a thousand resting butterflies. They fluttered effortlessly in the breeze, releasing their sweet perfume into the air. Fragrance isn’t the only thing wafting through the atmosphere…
- Aug 17 2016
- Landscaping
- 0
The Bitter Bane of Buckthorn
August 17, 2016 Landscaping 0
Whisper sweetly your secrets upon the breeze as you sway to and fro. A generation awaits your seeds in the soil that you sow. Oceans of grasses and native blooms grace these middle lands. Here rises the fertile prairie amongst the Oak and Hickory…
- Sep 10 2015
- Fall, Landscaping
- 1
My Friend Bruce
September 10, 2015 Fall, Landscaping 1
I have a favorite tree. His name is Bruce. He’s an Oak. There’s nothing particularly special or different about Bruce, except he’s mine. He’s mine in the sense that he resides in my yard. He’s rather mature. Mature in reference…
- May 20 2015
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 0
Pollen Nation
May 20, 2015 Landscaping, Uncategorized 0
Large slivers of sun beamed through the trees as it made its way through the western sky, highlighting the landscape below. The shards of sun, though lovely and warm, made visible every flaw and anomaly, including the air itself. It was teeming with debris,…
- Sep 24 2014
- Landscaping, Uncategorized
- 1
Acorn Wars
September 24, 2014 Landscaping, Uncategorized 1
Without so much as a warning or civic alert, the bombs began to fall. Sparsely, at first, quickly ramping up to a barrage. They fell with great velocity, unbiased yet fierce. The driveway, lawn, roof, streets and cars – none of…