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Peony – A love Affair

Peony – A love Affair

Peonies, a symbol of prosperity, honor, compassion, good fortune and romance. Crisp aroma, a mingle of rose, jasmine and carnations. June blooms adorn wedding bouquets and often given on the 12th wedding anniversary, signifying a happy marriage. This “Shirley Temple” peony lives in a pot on our deck. Unlike a rose, its lovely, fragrant blooms […]

American Pika

This little guy was gathering grasses for his winter cache. They don’t hibernate and rely on their season’s supply of herbs and grasses to get them through the cold winter months. They’re well adapted for the alpine climate with dense fur. You’ll generally hear a pika before seeing them. Their high pitched whistle acts as […]