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Three of the most interesting trees in the Sierra foothills are Oak, Manzanita and Buckeye. Oak is like a blue-collar dad, working in the factory every day to send his kids to college, sturdy and reliable. But when the tree dies, interesting things begin to happen. Microorganisms work their way into the wood, changing the … Continue reading Trinity

Natasha has a compost pile near my workshop. There’s also a birdbath,  continuously filled by a leaky faucet. In summer especially, various animals come by to eat or drink. Last spring, a deer and her fawn started coming by. Spring is lush and green and they were very plump. But summers are hard and last … Continue reading Mama Deer