I stopped by the Southborough Community Gardens the other week to see what was growing. I found tomatoes (despite the blight), pumpkins, and sunflowers, among others. The community garden, sponsored by the Conservation Commission, is located at the Breakneck Hill Conservation Area. Plots are rented out and planted by Southborough residents. Many gardeners put up Read the full article → from Photos: Southborough Community Gardens
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Staying cool on a hot day
The belties at Chestnut Hill have the right idea today. Read the full article → from Staying cool on a hot day
Slow deer
Saw this sign while driving along White Bagley Road today. Um, I think they prefer the term intellectually-challenged deer. Read the full article → from Slow deer
Further afield: Hudson Hot Air Balloon Festival
What a way to spend a summer evening — friends, music, a picnic dinner, and lots of hot air. Click images to view larger. You can read about the annual hot air balloon festival in the Metrowest Daily News. Find more photos in the My Southborough photostream. Read the full article → from Further afield: Hudson Hot Air Balloon Festival
In my backyard: Bambi times two
Look who decided to pay me a visit the other day: Does it get much cuter than that? And they came almost right up to the house. Mama kept a close watch from the edge of the woods. Well, hello gorgeous! Deer sightings are relatively rare around my house, which I find surprising given that Read the full article → from In my backyard: Bambi times two
The fungus among us
I’ve already admitted to having a lack of flowers in my yard, but what I have no shortage of this year is fungi. And, really, who doesn’t love a nice fungus? I’ve got little ones: And creamy toadstool-shaped ones: And scaly ones: And my personal favorite from earlier this spring. The picture doesn’t do it Read the full article → from The fungus among us
What’s blooming in your yard?
My yard is in desperate need of some summertime flowers. All we have to speak of are a bunch of tiger lilies planted by the previous owner. And lovely though they may be, they’re not nearly enough. What favorite flowers are blooming in your yard right now? Share in the comments, or better yet, send Read the full article → from What’s blooming in your yard?
Southborough wildlife: Things that fly edition
Since we’re identifying critters this week, anyone know what kind of butterfly this is? I spotted it while on a walk through the woods a few weeks ago. And this guy was enjoying the peonies on my deck. (Got photos of your garden in bloom or your friendly neighborhood creatures stopping by for a visit? Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: Things that fly edition
Southborough wildlife: What is it?
I saw this little guy nibbling grass in front of the library yesterday evening. My knowledge of Southborough wildlife being what it is, I have no idea what kind of creature this might be. A woodchuck maybe? My toddler insisted it was a bunny, but even I know that’s not the case. Someone care to Read the full article → from Southborough wildlife: What is it?
Further afield: Polo in Portsmouth
What’s more American than taking in a polo match on the Fourth of July? Well, I can think of a few things, but with team USA trouncing Hungary by a score of 12 to 6 on Saturday at the Newport International Polo Series, there was a bit of patriotism in the air. Games take place Read the full article → from Further afield: Polo in Portsmouth
Swan on the Wachusett Aqueduct
I captured these pictures earlier in the month on the section of the aqueduct between Parkerville and Deerfoot Roads. For a time there were two swans swimming there each morning, then just the one, and now I don’t see either when I go by. Anyone caught a glimpse of them elsewhere in town? Read the full article → from Swan on the Wachusett Aqueduct
Backyards in bloom
Some shots of what’s blooming now in Southborough yards. Read the full article → from Backyards in bloom
Signs of spring I don’t relish
I spotted these guys buzzing around my house yesterday morning. Just looking at them gives me the willies. Read the full article → from Signs of spring I don’t relish
Seeing yellow
Some photos I took this weekend, all with a yellow theme. To see more, visit my flickr photostream. Read the full article → from Seeing yellow