Animals – The Trials and Tribulations of an Urban Farmer

Curious and Likes the Outdoors

20 Jun 202120 Jun 2021

When CJ came to live with us, the directives on the handwritten note were straightforward, “Walks at 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. (but she’d be up for more). Curious and…

Bunnies in the Planter

9 May 20219 May 2021

The chives in the front planter did really well last year. I had moved them from the back yard in the spring. My current experiment, garlic, was also up. Mother’s…

Spring or Stuck in the Messy Middle

4 Apr 20214 Apr 2021

Spring arrived 2 weeks ago. Overall, the weather has been good. Cleo has been enjoying a lot of dog walks around the neighborhood and park. This has been good for…

Dog Walks with Cleo

14 Mar 202114 Mar 2021

Recently, we said good-bye to our dog Mo. Diagnostic tests and prescription medication did not help a spinal condition and her mobility had continued to decline. She experienced side effects…

Painting the Dog

28 Feb 202128 Feb 2021

Professional dog portraits by a local artist were recently shared in my sister-in-law’s social channel. Painted by a local artist, they capture the personality and whimsy of their dog and…

G the Dog Leads the Way

10 Jan 202111 Jan 2021

This week I offer my latest painting. Gretel has been a muse for me in the past. When her pal JT posted the original photo that inspired this work, I…

Dog Walks with Mo

20 Dec 202020 Dec 2020

Since the lock down, it has been reported that many people have been acquiring pets. While empty shelters and loving homes is good news, I hope that these decisions have…

Squirrel in the Garden

20 Sep 202020 Sep 2020

Although the surveillance video is grainy, I know I have seen the suspect before. They show up in my backyard early in the mornings and wreak havoc. Footprints, mangled leaves…

A Canadian Scenic Safari

5 Jul 20205 Jul 2020

Whenever possible garden tours are incorporated into my vacation planning. I have experienced marvelous gardens on the campus of UBC in Vancouver, British Columbia; Flower Forest and Hunte’s Garden in…