A Volunteer

A Volunteer

The pot of geraniums on the left has a persistent guest: a tomato plant. We recycle all our soil so a stray seed must have made it through winter and finally emerged late this summer. Haven’t had the heart to cut it down. Grow, little plant!

Petunia Love

Petunia Love

We just love petunias. We have some in hanging baskets, some in pots on the deck. And judging by all the bees, hummingbirds, butterflies, and these guys, we’re not alone in our appreciation of this humble plant. We grow more ever year. Next season will be no...
A New Era Begins

A New Era Begins

After more years and money than I care to think about, King County finally issued a building permit to our son and his family. Construction begins this weekend. A new era begins on The Orchard Compound.

Frosty Morning Visit

Frosty Morning Visit

These three strolled through just as the sun was coming up in the east while the moon was setting in the west. Nice start to another beautiful day.

Lesson In Tractor

Lesson In Tractor

Teaching our 15-year-old grandson how to operate a tractor. Clutch, throttle, PTO, etc. Lots to learn…for both of us.