yard & garden

cherry picking

by Kristina Sloggett on July 10, 2012

in cherry season,Portland,summertime,yard & garden

We went cherry picking tonight…

We didn’t have to go very far.

This tree is in our own yard!

We picked two huge bowls and came back inside.

There are cherries for days still on the tree.

What should I make first?

 

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green acres

by Kristina Sloggett on April 29, 2012

in photography,Portland,summertime,Sunday Garden Series,yard & garden

I will miss some things about the house we are leaving – the vast outdoor space, the remote quiet, the beautiful gardens.

Basil has already spotted a squirrel in our new yard, so he is quite happy.

The skies are just as blue at the new house, and the natural light more abundant!

We made many great memories here over the years, and we look forward to making new ones in our new home!

Happy Sunday.

 

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ducks in the pool

by Kristina Sloggett on March 2, 2012

in photography,Portland,yard & garden

This always makes me smile.

Even though we are both SO ready to move on and SO ready to find our perfect next home, I’m going to miss this place. We have such an awesome couple acres, great yard and garden, and in the winter when the pool is covered, the ducks come play in it!

This is the duck couple that is always on our property. He is very protective of her – it is so sweet. Notice how he is always facing whatever direction she is going, watching over her?

The mallards are always so brightly colored and pretty.

These two are almost as big as Basil.

Basil flips out when they are in the yard or in the stream just below the yard… he just wants to play too!

I know Basil will miss all the critters and wildlife we have here, especially the squirrels that taunt him from the trees and that he chases through the grass.

I will miss this duck couple – aren’t they cute?

Happy Friday!

 

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life

January 20, 2012

I have had plenty of perspective – giving moments this week. I don’t want to get into many details, but I want to explain my absence this week and what will most likely follow for a while. Dad went into the hospital a week ago today. Before we left for Mexico over the holidays, he [...]

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frosty Portland

November 20, 2011

This morning is beautiful – icy cold and bright sunshine. Frosty ice and lone webs Basil was quick to run back in the house but I had to capture the crisp sunny morning. Perfect Sunday.   Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about it Subscribe [...]

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wordless wednesday – icy morning edition

November 2, 2011

Just as the holidays appear everywhere the day after Halloween, winter weather has definitely arrived in Portland. It was icy cold this morning. Basil cut our walk short – even in his coat. I can never do a wordless Wednesday without words… Keep warm!   Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share [...]

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critters

July 26, 2011

Remember The Birds? Today we have visitors of a different kind. A family of little bandits. They are kinda cute. My first thought was Raccoons in daylight? They’re rabid!  A quick google search eased my concern, telling me while that could be a reason, it’s not always the case. Many times a new raccoon mama [...]

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Bird-Day Thursday

July 14, 2011

Things are getting crazy around here. I feel like Tippi. Around 7 this morning, I heard knocking noises coming from the front rooms of the house. It took me a minute to figure out there were HUGE birds hopping across our roof. Also? Peeking in our skylights: Peeking, heh. They were pecking! In addition to [...]

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a Thomas Keller garden

June 5, 2011

I have talked a few times about how much we like Thomas Keller’s restaurants. One aspect I really love about Keller’s California properties are their gorgeous showcase gardens. Walking through them is an event in itself, seeing where the menu’s food comes from and appreciating Keller’s passion for sustainability. The French Laundry Garden is the [...]

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