Category Archives: Frogs

Do the frogs know something I don’t?

Posted on January 22, 2012 by Angelyn

The frogs came out of winter hibernation about a week ago when we received lots of cold rain.  They’ve been croaking ever since.  And now they have even mated and laid eggs!  Today is a cold, windy, cloudy 40 degree … Continue reading →

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Incredible spring sounds and sights

Posted on April 9, 2011 by Angelyn

As I began my day with breakfast on the front deck, I noticed a lot of chirping and realized there was a flock of small birds nearby.  Unfortunately, not quite near enough (even with binoculars) to see them clearly.  I … Continue reading →

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Sights, smells and sounds of spring

Posted on March 19, 2011 by Angelyn

The peach tree’s flower buds are swelling.  I love that deep rich pink color at this stage of their growth. As I knelt down to find the fox’s grape (Fritillaria uva-vulpis) blooming, I crushed the dead stalks of bee balm … Continue reading →

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Life cycles

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Angelyn

It’s wonderful to see the cycles of life and seasons move onwards.  Today I discovered the frog eggs have hatched and hundreds of tadpoles cling to rocks and vases in the pool.  After so many cool, cloudy days and another … Continue reading →

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Vegetable garden beds in winter

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Angelyn

This morning I couldn’t resist standing outside in the low 30 temps until I captured just the right moment for recording the winter vegetable garden as the sun and fog rose.  (I wanted a truly representative photo to submit to … Continue reading →

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Pond frog

Posted on August 21, 2010 by Angelyn

After weeks of hearing the frogs in the pond – and not being able to see them because they jump out of sight whenever I come around – I went out in the rain to check on the pond’s water … Continue reading →

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Looking like a frog

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Angelyn

Some of the tadpoles are developing front legs as well as back legs now.

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Tadpole update

Posted on May 23, 2010 by Angelyn

Here’s where we left off at the end of March – tadpoles growing within their eggs and leaving the gelatinous egg mass for the bigger pool surrounding them. Since then I have been watching these guys grow and attempting to … Continue reading →

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Asparagus arrival

Posted on April 3, 2010 by Angelyn

Oh my!  The asparagus is coming up.  I planted 25 crowns three years ago and have eagerly anticipated being able to eat as much asparagus as I can.  Last year provided a good-size crop and I bet this year will … Continue reading →

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Tadpoles!

Posted on March 29, 2010 by Angelyn

The frog eggs have developed more and the tadpoles are better defined. In this photo you can see the mass of frog eggs which are now a mass of tadpoles.  Many of the tadpoles have left the egg nest entirely. … Continue reading →

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