It was just slightly below freezing this past week, and I didn’t think the temperature was quite cold enough for “frost flowers” (ice formations). However, I looked out the window and saw something white. I immediately headed for the backyard, and sure enough, there they were.
Category: Backyard
Betty Hall note cards at UUCL Craft Fair
I realize it’s short notice, but I will be selling my note cards at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington Fine Arts and Craft Fair tomorrow. Other exhibits will include handmade fiber art, jewelry, jams, and ornaments.
I hope you can stop by.
What: Unitarian Universalist Church of Lexington Fine Arts and Craft Fair (flyer)
Where: 3564 Clays Mill Road (map)
Date: Sunday, Nov. 22
Times: 10:00-11:00 a.m. and 12:00-3:00 p.m.
Wahoo adds hot pink fall color
I’m thoroughly enjoying the hot pink pods of our Eastern wahoo tree (Euonymus atropurpureus). I especially appreciate it this time of year when most of our fall color is gone. When we find it in the woods, we don’t usually see such abundant seed pods. I’m guessing more sun makes the difference. 
This is a small tree or large shrub that’s easy to grow. Ours is now about 15 feet tall, and makes a much bigger splash than it did in 2010. In addition to the autumn color, pollinators visit the small flowers in spring, and birds feed on the red berries that drop from the pink pods.
I’m glad to have this tree in our backyard. I wish it was better known, and planted more often.
A tale of two tupelos
The trees in the backyard are showing a wide variety of colors. And our tupelo (blackgum) tree (Nyssa sylvatica) is once again a brilliant red and especially striking.
Change of focus
I recently posted this notice on my note card rack at Good Foods.
I’ve thoroughly enjoyed sharing my photographs as note cards over the last 12 years, and the response has been rewarding. However, as I approach my 80th year, I’m choosing to focus on other things. I will no longer be selling note cards at Good Foods or through my website. I do plan to continue posting my photos on this blog.
I sincerely appreciate everyone who bought cards and shared them. It’s good to know others enjoy the wonders of nature too.