This week was hot, plain and simple. It also started off really smokey after getting a North East wind to blow all the wildfire smoke our way. We kept to the house most of the time while the smoke hung out but it cleared out nicely by the weekend! We caught some great action on our trail-cams and the Merlin app, explored the local plants on our woods walk, and checked in on the garden harvests. Enjoy! Amy
Category: Nature
Gardens & Nature: August 3rd, 2026
This past week we again had some great videos from the trail-cameras in the woods! Shane shared a delicious cobbler recipe and more harvests are coming soon. Enjoy! Amy
Gardens & Nature: July 27, 2026
This week wasn't big on photo galleries but the activity on trail-cam was outstanding! Shane did a little foraging and harvesting - we've reaped the rewards in our tummies! Enjoy! Amy
Gardens & Nature: July 20, 2026
This week the wildlife did some unexpected things and many things are starting to set fruit or seeds. Shane had some harvests from his bucket garden and the Phenology Guide has some info on what to harvest so you can plan your preservation! Enjoy! Amy
Gardens & Nature: July 13, 2026
Another quiet summer week on the ranch. We took a leisurely woods walk Saturday afternoon and a quick stroll through a park on Sunday morning. Shane did some great work on mom's 'bird tree' over the weekend too. Enjoy! Amy