Meyer Lemon Tree is covered up with lemons this year

Meyer Lemon Tree is covered up with lemons this year.

A large mum that came back to life from last year is about to bloom. It had a producing tomato plant that was a random volunteer that grew out of the middle of it all summer. I think they helped each other in some kind of symbiotic relationship. It sits in a semi-shaded area on the northern side of tall banana plants.

It's October 1st, and produce production has almost slowed to a stop.

A Blue Skink (Five-Lined Skink) is enjoying my compost bucket

A Blue Skink is enjoying my compost bucket

The blue tail on this skink is meant to attract the attention of any predators that discover the skink. The predator will grab the tail and it will break off or be shes by the skink (autotomy), saving the lizard. The tail will regenerate. the skinks around our pond area were captured around the Mentone (overlook) area by my boy's when they were young. Skinks are great to have around your yard as they eat spiders, crickets, and other insects.

Hummingbirds

Morning moon view. Time: 06:27

Lobster salad with homegrown Black Brandywine tomatoes.

Pond view circa August 2025.

Hummingbird perched while waiting for a turn at the feeder.

Peter or Patricia Cottontail

Peter or Patricia Cottontail is hangin' out with me while I enjoy my coffee.

Tomatoes are rolling in

Tomatoes are rolling in.

Goldfinch

Goldfinch

Cottontail Rabbit discovers the carrot tops i planted from my salad prep scraps.

Purple Heart plant (Tradescantia pallida)

Black Eyed Susan

Moss Rose

Barn Swallow nest is overflowing with fast growing babies.

#chipmunk | Chip Munkerson stops by our backyard for a little visit.

Chip Munkerson stops by our backyard for a little visit.

Canna

Canna plants in Bloom

Blueberry and Blackberry harvest this morning

Blueberry and Blackberry harvest this morning

Mocking Bird

Mocking Bird

Brer Rabbit Keeps a Vigil Eye Out For...

Br'er Rabbit keeps a vigil eye for the crafty fox

Bluebird stands a vigilant watchful eye over the nest from a distance

Bluebird stands a vigilant watchful eye over the nest from a distance.

Bluebird box and eggs

Bluebird box and eggs.

The blueberries are producing well

The blueberries are producing well.