11.20.2005

Wow! there are seeds inside?



This squirrel thinks I'm her best pal. Often times when i walk outside, she scampers over to sit on her hind legs saying, "got something for me?...wink, wink...). Being the sucker that I am, I typically head back into the house, grab a handful of peanuts or sunflower seeds from the birdseed bins and toss 'em her direction.

After seeing photos of an innovative squirrel who dug its way into a pumpkin, I decided I would give these guys a hint. So, I cut an opening in the pumpkin and retrieved some seeds, which I placed beside it. Didn't take long for mama squirrel to realize "hey - that's not bad." If you live in our neighborhood and suddenly have found holes in your pumpkins, well, sorry.

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fall colors are finally here in Dallas

I realize it's almost winter, but it's been so warm here in Dallas, some of the leaves are just now changing colors. Our coral bark Japanese maple (Acer palmatum 'Sangokaku') is aglow with multi-colored leaves.

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