Category Archives: Weather

Autumnized

Posted on October 11, 2025 by sputterpub

Ten months ago the window job commenced,and then four doors plus two were water-sealed.Last week I let some money be dispensedon heater maintenance. Now I am steeledat home. For storms I have a lasting shieldto withstand rain and chill in … Continue reading →

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Terms of Lepidoptera

Posted on August 2, 2025 by sputterpub

I came upon this butterfly today,an insect not unusual to seethis time of year, in plants that flanked my wayperambulating to a treat for me.I measured steps – 5,000 totally –but this encounter happened halfway tomy destination. Psyche met psyche,and … Continue reading →

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Trying Tryon

Posted on August 1, 2025 by sputterpub

This visit, moving air impresses me.Although the calendar reads late July,the temperature and the humidityare mild. Through the leaves an azure skycreates a bowl of clean. The weather’s dryand steps are easy, bathed by gentle breeze.The trails are clear. With … Continue reading →

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Pruned

Posted on June 30, 2025 by sputterpub

Chaotic as that photograph appears,my gard’ner spent last week almost a dayengaged with rake and bucket, broom and shears,and filled two bins with what he cleared away.A neighbor planned and planted it ten yearsago, and now the yard’s a lush … Continue reading →

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A Happy Text

Posted on June 26, 2025 by sputterpub

I’m pleased to read a message from the manwho comes when he has time and when I needsome garden help. I tend it as I can,but lack the tools and heart to prune and weedas much as necessary. Bushes seedabundantly … Continue reading →

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Irrigation

Posted on May 12, 2025 by sputterpub

At half past 6 I went downstairs, and movedthe switch to “Run” to run the water here.For though the garden cannot be improved,the soil I can see is looking sere.I turn the system on this time each year,and now I’ve … Continue reading →

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Lush

Posted on May 7, 2025 by sputterpub

Abundant as the garden is right now,some pruning will be necessary soon.I love the look but thought I’d need a plowto get from gate to door this afternoon.I don’t want a machete – that’s not howto remedy this glut of … Continue reading →

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Florassortment

Posted on May 3, 2025 by sputterpub

Wisteria compressed by tarpish shade,and every year delayed by trees that stealthe sun, is budding now. And what’s displayedare blossoms in two colors. Purple’s realand white is genuine, for something madea plant bear both, or maybe set to healin time … Continue reading →

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New Downtown Do

Posted on April 29, 2025 by sputterpub

In coming home last Sunday on the train,I surfaced to the street to find the hueof sun shade sails that stretch above the mainpedestrian paved area is new.Where vibrant red once overspread my view,the fabric’s aqua now, as if to … Continue reading →

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Immaturity

Posted on April 28, 2025 by sputterpub

The buds are obviously immature,containing promises of heavy weight.Their petals tight as onion skin are sureto grow apart, send perfume toward the gate,and lose deep pink for solid yellow lureto bees and butterflies – such is their fate.Their growth is … Continue reading →

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