Raising Tree Frogs My Bigfoot Willow water tubs have attracted adult Tree Frogs. These Frogs have laid eggs and a lot of tadpoles have been in the water. This is the first Tree Frog I have seen that has ventured out of the water.
Surprise Lilies in Iowa Surprise Lilies are very hardy and long-lived. They continue to thrive and flower decades after being planted.
2nd Place Finish Zestar had been my first Apple of the year, but this year it comes in 2nd place. These are great tasting Apples for the early season.
Calico Cats Mom and daughter enjoy their daily dose of goat milk. I really like the different patterns and color schemes that Calico Cats have.
Weeping Asian Pear My Shinko Pear is loaded with so much fruit, it is starting to weep. This is the first year I will get fruit of this Asian Pear.
Aronia Berries My Viking and Nero Aronia bushes have been ripening their blue fruit. The berries do not taste good fresh, but the birds are making them disappear.
Beaver Tracks Beavers have been claiming the pond as their territory. I am finding large foot prints everywhere in the mud.
Big Toad A huge Toad has been hanging around outside the house. If this Toad isn’t careful, he may get stepped on.