The Yard Today

 Sunday, May 17, 2026

Rhubarb

Our backyard pine. Dale says this is a red pine tree (also known as a Norway pine in Minnesota). 

Fern garden. 

Leo

Oak tree of the neighbors across the alley. 

I've really enjoyed sitting in the back yard this spring and have been doing it much more so than in other years due to not having to work. 

The Backyard On Halloween 2025

 Friday, October 31, 2025

This mum I planted a couple years ago is finally showing some flowers. Pretty late in the season but better late than never. Hoping to get the potted mums in the ground soon to try and get another season out of them. 

Glad I worked on uncovering these garden stones this year. They look great. 

Will be cutting the hostas back soon. 

Norway pine. 

Should probably bring the red chairs in soon and then get in the habit of bringing them out only when needed so they don't get left out all winter. 

And, should probably cut this back a bit more so that it's not such an unmanageable job in the spring. 
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Cigar Time

Sunday, October 26, 2025

Cigar time.

Listened to classical Halloween playlist. 

Smoked a Hoyo de Monterrey Excalibur and it was awsome. 

Sat under the Norway pine in our back yard.