Bloodroot. Photos taken April 8, 2021. My good friend Thomas Jefferson would call them “Puckoon” flowers. He would bemoan the fact they would bloom around April 6 and all the blooms would have fallen by…Continue Reading
Articles with rick
-
-
Reci-Pea for Success
Peas grow best in cool weather, think of daytime temperatures that range between 55 to 75 degrees. They can handle light frosts. Peas are one of the earliest vegetables that can be harvested from the…Continue Reading
-
An “Oakley” in my life
In memory of my friend Ted Szczepanski who passed away this week 105 years young. Ted was one of the “Oakleys” in my life (the ability to influence others in a positive way with your…Continue Reading
-
Hey Batman where’s Robin?
Our Michigan state bird is the robin, well loved as it is considered the harbinger of spring. Robin sightings are always exciting in early spring. It is also the state bird of our neighbor Wisconsin.…Continue Reading
-
Hoar Frost
Hoar frost is a type of feathery frost that forms as a result of specific climatic conditions. The word ‘hoar’ comes from old English and refers to the old age appearance of the frost: the…Continue Reading