When I saw the small bird preening in the filtered sunlight of an understory tree at Nichols Arboretum, I wasn’t sure what bird it was.
It was puffed up and wet.
With a yellow throat, gray cap, yellow lower bill, and what looked like black streaking on a white breast.
From it’s size, I could tell it was a warbler.
But which one?
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Northern Parula
I always look forward to the end of summer when Michigan peaches arrive at our local farm markets.
In my humble opinion, Michigan peaches are the juiciest and best tasting peaches!
But I’m biased, we had a peach tree in our backyard when I was growing up.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Michigan Peach Scones
I’ve been a fan of nasturtiums for years, ever since I ate my first one during my five-year wedding anniversary dinner.
Loved the peppery taste of the leaves and flowers!
But when I tried growing nasturtiums, I wasn’t very successful. For several years in a row, seeds would germinate and leaves would grow.
Continue reading Photo of the Week: Nasturtiums in the Garden