Tag Archives: Dogs

Wild Azalea, Cinnamon Fern, Tulip Trees 2026-04-02

River in her bath and Sky in boots 2026-03-28

Two dogs went walkabout.

River in her bathtub

River mostly washed off in her bathtub.

Sky was still wearing mud boots. Continue reading →

Potatoes planted 2026-02-07

Four rows that day, with Blondie and River helping Gretchen inspect.

Blondie, River, and Gretchen

Four rows the next day.

Should be enough.

And Sky and Honeybun were nearby.

-jsq

Sky at the ponds 2026-02-05

I went to find Sky in the woods. Then we went to the pond. Doesn’t look like much, due to the drought.

Sky at top of the pond

We went upstream on Redeye Creek to the first beaver pond. Near there, Sky also played circus dog. Continue reading →

Burning five acres 2026-01-06

Thanks to Max Barzallo and Mary Clement for helping burn five acres around the house. And of course thanks to Honeybun, Blondie, River, and Sky for helping.

Now if another fire gets loose, it won’t burn to the house.

Burning five acres, Pine fire forest 2026-01-06, With neighbor help, and dogs

Here’s some video:

https://www.facebook.com/reel/1644259806439943/

https://youtu.be/l3fZ-Adr_3I

For those who are not familiar with prescribed burns, we live in a longleaf fire forest. Southern pine trees are fire resistant, so burns don’t affect them much, but the fire does cut back on vines and other undergrowth, as well as competing oaks, sweetgum, and other trees.

Wildlife benefits. Continue reading →