Our “Village” Life

California Skies

Posted on April 20, 2018September 25, 2019 by Dorie

Windy spring days often bring in puffy clouds to the Valley. Puffy clouds want you to take pictures of them. It’s true, just ask them.

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Room for Rent, Cheap!

Posted on April 16, 2018February 2, 2022 by Dorie

My usual approach to attracting wildlife to my garden is just to plant things that they would want to come in for. I’m not into feeders and other things that will become junky clutter after a season or two.

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Storing Root Vegetables

Posted on April 6, 2018February 2, 2022 by Dorie

20180330_135353 Nothing says “tasty” like a carrot pulled from the refrigerator that proceeds to flop over like a spaghetti noodle, right? Hmmm… maybe not so much.

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Harvesting Leafy Greens

Posted on April 4, 2018February 2, 2022 by Dorie

20180403_203626 I like to get the most “bang for my buck” whenever I can. As much as I love to garden, I don’t have time to refresh my plantings as often as I like, so whenever I can extend my harvest without having to start over, I’m good.

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‘Tis the Season

Posted on March 31, 2018September 26, 2019 by Dorie

20180331_075907 I nearly walked into this one with a load of laundry in my arms. The last time I got too close, one of them got on me. It was not pretty.

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She’s So Fluffy!

Posted on March 29, 2018September 26, 2019 by Dorie

20180328_091125 Every gardener needs a helper.

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The Dawn Chorus

Posted on March 26, 2018September 26, 2019 by Dorie

20180309_173642 Saturday, 5 a.m. No alarm set, no work to hurry to, no rush-hour commute to battle. So why in God’s name am I awake??!!

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Our New(est) Arrival!

Posted on March 18, 2018September 26, 2019 by Dorie

IMG_20180317_091310_413 We recently ripped out a Corinth grape that wouldn’t play nice with its neighbors and are replacing it with something we hope can just get along. Sometimes you just have to start over.

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Pretty Little Liar

Posted on March 15, 2018September 26, 2019 by Dorie

artemis Don’t let her peaceful appearance fool you. This one is wild. She’s a pain, too. This is Artemis, and I think her name suits her a little too well.

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Poppies!

Posted on March 14, 2018September 26, 2019 by Dorie

29133916_175558039744728_612995324671164416_n Did you know that California Poppies come in colors other than orange? They can be in shades of cream, pink, and yellow, too! So far I have the orange and cream popping up, waiting for a few more colors to come soon.