Raven Ridge Gardens

Sunday, November 04, 2012

Dona Nobis Pacem: Blogging for Peace

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Peace bloggers in countries around the world are flying their peace globes on this day.

See them here. Join in. Be the change you wish to see in the world.

Wednesday, October 31, 2012

It's Hallowe'en: Even the Caterpillars are Celebrating

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Boo!!

Tuesday, October 30, 2012

The Orb Weavers Are Back

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It's been far too many years since I've seen orb weavers in my garden.

I've been afraid they might not ever return.

This morning I was happily surprised to find this huge dew-laden web glistening in the morning sun.

Then I encountered not one, but two actual spiders merrily wrapping up breakfast and mending their webs.

Quite a cause for celebration.

And very well-timed for Hallowe'en.

Monday, October 29, 2012

Flamingos: Hallowe'en is Approaching, Get Your Orange and Black On!

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Napping flamingos at the Sacramento Zoo

Mr CC and I took our 2-year old grandson to the Sacramento Zoo last week. I hadn't been there in more than 25 years but grandson Jackson has been there a lot in his 2 years and knew where everyone was.

He took us to see the orangutans, the zebras, the giraffes, the train, the carousel, and these stunning, napping flamingos.

I was very impressed.

Thursday, October 18, 2012

October Sunset for Sky Watch Friday

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The sunset tonight was quite spectacular. Especially so after a virtually cloudless day. The clouds showed up just before sunset, lighting the sky on fire with reflective setting sunlight.

Sky Watch Friday is a wonderful blog where you can view sky photos from all over the world each and every Friday. Go on over and take a look.

Monday, October 01, 2012

Early Morning Moonset

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The setting waning gibbous moon, Oct. 1, 2012. We don't get such clear skies very often. Got to take advantage of them.

Friday, September 21, 2012

Sunset Sunrise

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Sunset, Sept. 20, 2012

Morning sky, Sept. 21, 2012

After several days of cold and fog, the sun broke through just in time to show us a golden sunset last night.

We awoke to a beautiful blue sky this morning.

Autumn begins tomorrow.

Tuesday, September 04, 2012

White Japanese Anemone

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After nearly wiping out my white Japanese anemones with some rather heavy-handed weeding a few years back, I am happy to say that they are now growing well and multiplying in one section of my garden.

I love their white purity.