The Harvesters

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On the trail I take to get to the Steep Hill are a few grape vines growing along a fence.  Only the birds, and ants are harvesting the grapes this season.

The Harvesters

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P52 37/52 Acorn Caps and Oak Leaves

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Gleaned from the trail while on my “stretch my legs” hike up the Steep Hill and beyond.

P52 37 of 52 Acorn Caps and Oak Leaves

This week has been a “red letter” one for me hiking up the Steep Hill. I made it to the top without stopping both times I hiked up the hill this week! It’s an 11% grade up to the top where my Lonely Tree is growing. See some trail images of the Steep hill here.

I think going up all those stairs last week while on the cruise ship paid off. 🙂

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P52 35/52 What’s my Name?

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This plant started growing in my yard next to my Dahlia this Spring. I have no idea what it is, and assume the wind,  a bee, or a bird brought the seed which took root. It has broad leafy branches and these tiny little flowers grow on stalks.

P52 35 of 52 What's my Name?

It’s quite bushy.

What's my Name?

Anyone know what it is?

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UPDATE: Thank you so much Andy of  Christian Grandfather, Honoring Grandfather’s Blog for Identifying this plant as Pokeweed.

It’s not native to my area/region. I’m going to have yank it since it’s poisonous, and I have a toddler, and dog who will find its berries too tempting I fear.

P52 31/52 “Float like a Cadillac, sting like a Beemer.” Lightning McQueen-Cars (2006)

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I hope I never outgrow toys, or fast cars!

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Monochrome Madness2 15/52: On the Verge of Blooming.

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The Agapatha’s are blooming in my yard, and as you can imagine I’ve been out imaging them with my LensBaby Composer Pro and my Macro lens while the blooms last.

For this week’s Monochrome Madness 2 I present a single blossom on the flower on the verge of blooming. It reminds me of praying hands.

Monochrome Madness 2 15 of 52 On the Verge of Blossoming

If you have a moment please click here to go to Leanne Cole’s Blog to see all the other wonderful entries to this week’s MM2 Challenge

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P52 19/52: Happy Mother’s Day!

Copyright © Deborah M. Zajac. ALL RIGHTS RESERVEDP52 19 of 52 Happy Mother's Day!

Wishing all Mother’s a wonderful Mother’s Day, and fabulous week-end!

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