Will the deer fence hold?

I’m determined to develop a garden on this corner of our property. Grass won’t even grow there, just weeds and wild strawberries. Over the 5 years that we’ve lived here, I’ve cleared a 15′x15′ patch and tried growing things like beans, potatoes and broccoli. But deer, and maybe rabbits, have munched whatever managed to grow [...]

Marauding pirate

Ducklings!

Spotted on May 27: Ten downy ducklings under the watchful eye of their American Black Duck mother.

Oh Deer!

There is a neighbourhood outside the Town of Mahone Bay, on the road to Lunenburg, that is quite overrun with deer.  We drove past it today and saw this group on a lawn.  We were actually able to turn around and drive back to take pictures without them shying away. Cute, you think? Only if [...]

Spring has surely sprung

Sunny weather is forecast for the next week, with no temperatures below freezing. Time to plant some lettuce.  Not for this bunny to eat, however (I hope). Only a few weeks ago the rabbits I saw were quite white.  This little fellow has his summer coat on now.  He (or she?) looks quite delighted with [...]