Bruce Siebold
Voices Of The Trees
The trees on Eighty Acres have many voices, and they often speak to me as I wander under their outstretched arms. Sometimes their voices...
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Bruce Siebold
- Sep 13, 2020
- 1 min
Just Imagine!
On Eighty Acres you will find flower gardens filled with a diversity of plants, A multitude of colors will be found; black eyed susan,...
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Bruce Siebold
- Sep 6, 2020
- 1 min
Super Monarch-Super Journey
Early September and the days are growing shorter on Eighty Acres. It is the Earth Mother's signal to the monarch butterflies it is time...
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Bruce Siebold
- Aug 23, 2020
- 1 min
Jack-In-The-Pulpit
Hidden away on Eighty Acres I know of three Jack-In-the-Pulpit plants. They prefer to grow in moist, shady areas, and are often found...
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Bruce Siebold
- Aug 16, 2020
- 1 min
Just Enough Time
Today a red lily bloomed in my garden. It was the flower's first day and last day. The lily's entire flowering life counted in a single...
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Bruce Siebold
- Aug 9, 2020
- 1 min
The Grinch's Hand
If you stretch your imagination a bit, you will see a Grinch-like hand and long fingers over Eighty Acres. But not to worry. All is well...
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Bruce Siebold
- Aug 2, 2020
- 1 min
King Tut Comes To Eighty Acres
Each summer you will find at least one King Tut plant on Eighty Acres. The King Tut plant is named after the Egyptian boy king and is a...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jul 26, 2020
- 1 min
When The Spots Fade Away
Born in May on Eighty Acres, these twin fawns weighed only 6-8 pounds but within one hour were able to stand on their trembling and...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jul 19, 2020
- 1 min
Sunset Reflections
With the sunrise our day began on Eighty Acres. My partner and I have adventures planned, chores to complete, energy within our souls,...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jul 12, 2020
- 1 min
A New Day
As the early morning sun kissed Eighty Acres my mind wrestled with a dozen excuses not to take my daily walk. My soul was restless, my...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jun 28, 2020
- 1 min
Blending In
In order to protect themselves from harm, tree frogs are able to blend in perfectly with their surroundings. So too, many people simply...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jun 21, 2020
- 1 min
Poppy Memories
This week the first poppy bloomed on Eighty Acres, and with it came a rush of memories from my past. Through my child's eyes I remembered...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jun 14, 2020
- 1 min
Taking A Few Small Steps
The eastern monarch butterflies returned to Eighty Acres in early May. Their journey began nearly 3000 miles away in the mountains of...
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Bruce Siebold
- Jun 7, 2020
- 1 min
After the Storm
The day was hot and humid and in the late afternoon the Earth Mother sent a severe thunderstorm. It was an angry storm with noisy winds...
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Bruce Siebold
- May 31, 2020
- 1 min
Body and Soul
I can't remember why, when or even if we planted the chive plant. But like an old friend it returns to Eighty Acres each spring, bringing...
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Bruce Siebold
- May 24, 2020
- 1 min
Songs Never Heard
For several days I watched the robins as they built their nest in the shrub near our patio. They gathered dry grasses and leaves, pieces...
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Bruce Siebold
- May 17, 2020
- 1 min
The Word Of the Day. "EPIPHYTE"
Ready to expand your vocabulary? How about "epiphyte." This beautiful moth orchid arrived at our doorstep on mother's day and it is...
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Bruce Siebold
- May 10, 2020
- 1 min
3333 Miles
The weary rose-breasted grosbeaks returned this week. It's about 3333 miles from their winter home in Central America to Eighty Acres....
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Bruce Siebold
- May 3, 2020
- 1 min
The Earth Mother's Favorite Color
The Earth Mother loves to wear green. Sure she may put on a little bling and accessorize with yellow forsythia, purple lilacs and pink...
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Bruce Siebold
- Apr 19, 2020
- 1 min
I Hope You Believe
Pussy willows in bloom are always a sure sign of spring. If your heart is forever young and you believe in magic, at night you will often...
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