Chuck's photo corner to May 24, 2026

It's been a cooler week again with one or two hot days finally. Some nights have still been a little frosty. One thing that hit me this week was how my world closed in as shrubs and trees leafed out and flowered. Wide open winter spaces are now contained with vegetation.

out my office window

Walking in Rachelle's back lot

The snowmound spirea this morning out the front door, flowers almost ready to open

these red ground squirrels are small, but this guy was even smaller, a new addition to the yard

The sand cherry has opened up

Sunset earlier this week taken from the veggy garden space.

Lilacs opened this week

The apple tree getting pollinated, mostly bumble bees about this year so far.

the apple tree, the other tree are still a little too small to bloom, maybe next year.

the oregano is looking healthy

Oregano: the most powerful natural antibiotic hiding in your kitchen

sunset over the duck pond, I'm pretty sure the duck have a nest in the back yard once again this year.

a closer look

The pear is blooming well

barberry flowers,  a primary source of berberine

Now, you might be wondering, what foods can you eat to naturally increase your intake of berberine? Well, several plant-based foods contain this beneficial compound. Barberry, which is one of the plants from which berberine is derived, is an obvious choice. But there are other options too.

The last day for the tulips

Finally a warm enough day to change the winter tires, I do a bunch of oiling, and check the brakes at the same time. Made an appointment at the garage for brake work this year.

last years catalpa beans, the seeds are not actually beans at all

forget me nots 

elderberry flowers, I just found out this shrub as great rat repelling properties.

pear flowers.

Enjoy the day

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