Tag Archives: Flora

Overgrowth

Posted on November 28, 2023 by sputterpub

Though common palms are tufted more than limbed,they constitute a threat if they ignite.Dead fronds that hang like bangs should all be trimmedbefore a spark or flame sets them alight.Exploding like a fireball’s a sightnobody wants to witness, for the … Continue reading →

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After Removal

Posted on October 13, 2023 by sputterpub

The green above my cottage was removed,that leafed from scrawny trees and barred the waythe neighbors need for new construction, who’vethe right and are polite. I have to say,the absence of those limbs and leaves improvedthe look outside and light … Continue reading →

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The Trees Still Stand

Posted on October 11, 2023 by sputterpub

The trees still stand, but they’ll soon go awayto make room for the A.D.U. that’s plannednext door. The saw incurs a short delay.The trees still stand. My neighbors have decided to expandtheir dwelling space – of course I said okay.I … Continue reading →

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Passiflora

Posted on August 5, 2023 by sputterpub

By planting passionflower once, I foundI didn’t like its ranginess – the wayits branches climbed in clusters from the groundand how it dominated the displaymy trellis offered, crowding till it crownedthe young wisteria in spring’s array.I pulled that passionflower vine … Continue reading →

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Rabbitbrush

Posted on July 15, 2023 by sputterpub

Of rabbitbrush we learned when we enjoyeda 3 day/2 night visit to the realestate that’s called high desert. It’s employedby rabbits as a cover more than meal,and occupies the space that would appealto succulents or cactus down below.With rabbitbrush no … Continue reading →

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Dogwood

Posted on June 13, 2023 by sputterpub

Asserting dogwoods don’t grow locally(he said they need a winter freeze to bloom),I countered with how many I can seearound my neighborhood. I don’t presumeto knowledge (though my cranium has roomfor more, I’ll never be a botanist),but now my walks … Continue reading →

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Unknowingful

Posted on May 31, 2023 by sputterpub

A 20-something in our H.O.A.reported someone planting in the yard.In fact the man was weeding – “He’s okay:if you don’t understand, just disregard.” And then there’s New York Bill, who hasn’t dwelledon ground floor yet. He claims he doesn’t knowa … Continue reading →

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Paschal Plants

Posted on April 10, 2023 by sputterpub

I note each year how Easter coincideswith Passover, for both are lunar-based.They’re paschal holidays without dividesbetween solemnity and joy, embracedwith feasts of food and tables flower-graced.I gather irises and lilies nowin photographs – with stalks my walks are faced –receiving … Continue reading →

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Wisteria Envy

Posted on April 1, 2023 by sputterpub

Perhaps the garden soil wants some food,or maybe west is not the way to face,or (likeliest) by too much shade I’m screwed,but my wisteria does not keep pacewith all the neighbor vines around my place.Where those abound with blooms, I’ve … Continue reading →

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Dead Tree

Posted on March 2, 2023 by sputterpub

I don’t know what variety it was,but there are three adjacent to the fence.I’m noticing it recently, becausethe guy who tends the garden pointed thencea month ago. Its death conveyed no sense,but he and I intend to make amendsto dirt … Continue reading →

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