Planted five different fruit on our property. The location seems excellent, full sun for a majority of the day. The soil has good drainage mostly sand with some organic content, I added a half bag of compost to each tree. Akane Apple, Cosmic Crisp Apple, Frost Peach, Rainier Cherry, Angela Cherry Trees are caged with…
Night = Magic The poetry of light is dramatic in the night, especially in the gloaming hour. These photos were taken around Lisbon, I will be adding more as they appear to me . My camera often has a mind of it’s own, I help to facilitate the drama.
Today we drove 90 minutes south of Lisbon across the Vasco da Gama Bridge (the longest bridge in Europe) to the Arrabida coast, high mountains line the water making for dramatic views. We went to a beach side restaurant for lunch and relaxed on the beach collecting rocks. Something we do a lot on Whidbey…
It rained on my first day here, I was riding the 18E Tram home. Our house is far up a very large hill, I prefer to take the tram up as opposed to walking. The weather had changed and so had the type of people waiting for the bus. This was near the Cais Sodre…
Photos taken in Lisbon 2019 Most of these photos are taken in Alice and Mike’s neighborhood, Ajuda (link). I will be posting more photos every few days. Keep looking. I love the small older vehicles, I would get one if I was staying here for the long term.
Having come to Lisbon every few years, I have been able to track the modernization and gentrification taking place. BElow is a set of photos the older one is 2017 the new 2019. The building was a wreck and ready to be replaced. In the heart of the Boa Hora Neighborhood. This is the replacement.…
Planting native plants and other perennials that will strengthen the local environment give a pleasing appearance and offer habitat and sustenance to local wildlife. Listed below are links to guides, blog posts and other sources of information. Guide for Western Washington Prairies pdf Xeric Prairies Beach or Tidal Meadow Planting Native Oaks in the Pacific…
The Battle of White Bird Canyon was fought on June 17, 1877 in Idaho Territory. White Bird Canyon was the opening battle of the Nez Perce War between the Nez Perce Indians and the United States. The battle was a significant defeat of the U.S. Army. It took place in the western part of present-day…
Living in the country on an island requires a different approach to gardening. When you are surrounded by native trees, shrubs, weeds and grasses the choices you make for your landscaping should take the local plants into consideration. What follows is a list or assemblage of native plant resources. FIVE PACIFIC NORTHWEST NATIVE SHRUBS TO…
Dateline: September 15th 2018 ISLAND COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL NEWS RELEASE Due to the increase in fuel moisture levels, the Sheriff’s Office will lift the ban on outdoor burning at 12:00 p.m., on Friday, September 14, 2018. It is important to remember that residential yard debris and land-clearing burning are permanently banned in Coupeville, Freeland, Langley,…