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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 26

The rudbeckia are blooming like sunshine, but one had a surprise for me.

Every other flower is pure yellow… but this one?
Deep red brushed across its petals like fire in gold.

#gardenlife #surpriseblooms #rudbeckia #nativeplants #Zone8B

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 20

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 19

A couple of zebra swallowtail butterflies stopped by the sage today.

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 19

Looks beautiful!

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 17

Little eastern bluebird taking a break in the garden. Right after this, he grabbed a blueberry and flew away.

#EasternBluebird #BackyardWildlife #GardenVisitors #BlueberryThief

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 15

First rudbeckia bloom of the year! Like summer is sending a little preview. Bright, bold, and totally worth the wait.

#Rudbeckia #FirstBloom #GardenJoy #SummerVibes #BackyardBliss #Zone8B

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 15

A Carolina wren has made a nest in one of my flower pots in the carport. No pic of the nest, I don’t want to disturb the little family, but here’s a shot of the dad! He’s been busy bringing insects to mom.

#CarolinaWren #BackyardBirds #NatureMoments #BirdWatching #SpringSurprises

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 15

Random mushroom popped up in the middle of the rudbeckia bed this morning.

#GardenSurprise #BackyardBotany #Rudbeckia #WildGarden #NatureFinds #UnexpectedGuest #FungiFriend

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 13

Spotted a few duskywing butterflies flitting through the garden this afternoon.

#Duskywing #Butterflies #PollinatorGarden #BackyardWildlife #NatureMoments

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 13

Spotted a green anole napping in the sage this afternoon. Blending in perfectly and soaking up the peace.

#GreenAnole #BackyardWildlife #GardenLife #TexasNature #SageSiesta

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 11

While expanding the flower bed, I spotted the cutest smooth earth snake. We had a little stare-down for a few minutes, then I left the garden so he could get back to doing his thing. Love sharing space with nature.

#SmoothEarthSnake #GardenWildlife #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature #LetNatureBe

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 10

Sad discovery in the garden today, a hammerhead worm.
He was swiftly dealt with: into a ziplock, salted, and off to the freezer. Sorry, invasive species, not today.

#HammerheadWorm #InvasiveSpecies #GardenLife #TexasGardening #NotInMyYard

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 10

More painted ladies showing love to the sage today l.

#PaintedLady #SageInBloom #ButterflyWatch #PollinatorParty #GardenMagic #TexasWildlife

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 10

Remnants of the sun glowing softly in the clouds as it sets. One of those quiet moments that makes you pause and just breathe.

#SunsetGlow #EveningSky #NatureMoments #CloudWatching #GoldenHour #TexasSky

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 10

Fiery skippers all over the sage today. Fast, bright, and full of energy, these little pollinators never disappoint.

#FierySkipper #Sage #PollinatorWatch #ButterflySeason #BackyardWildlife #TexasGardens

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 9

Caught a common whitetail dragonfly taking a break in the yard today. Such a unique little visitor.

#CommonWhitetail #DragonflySeason #BackyardWildlife #PollinatorFriendly #TexasNature #GardenMoments #InsectWatching
#OrganicGarden

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 8

Painted lady perched on a blooming coreopsis.

#PaintedLady #Coreopsis #PollinatorParadise #ButterflyGarden #WildlifeInTheYard #NativePlants #TexasButterflies #GardenMagic

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 7

Northern crescent butterfly soaking up the sun on a daisy today. Small moments like this make the garden feel magical.

#ButterflyWatching #PollinatorGarden #NorthernCrescent #WildlifeWednesday #NativePlants #BackyardBiodiversity #TexasNature

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 6

Green dragonfly catching rays by the carport. These little champs can eat up to 100 mosquitoes a day.

#Dragonfly #OrganicGarden #NaturalPestControl #GardenVisitor #Zone8B

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 4

Added a new beauty to the plant collection today- a polka dot cane leaf begonia! Couldn’t resist those spotted leaves and bold vibes.

#PlantAddict #BegoniaLove #NewPlantBaby #HouseplantJoy

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 4

Mick and I made our weekly garden center run. Picked up some herbs, veggie starts, and a new houseplant (because of course). Now she’s inspecting our haul like the plant boss she is.

#MickMarsTheBeardie
#GardenCenterRun #PlantHaul #HerbsAndVeggies #HouseplantAddict

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 3

At the park for my son and his date for prom photos. Time moves fast. One day you're teaching them to tie their shoes, the next you're straightening their tie.

#TimeFlies #NextGeneration #HopeAndLegacy #MakeItCount

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 3

Never seen the chicks before. They are so cute.

Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 3

Spotted some mushrooms growing on a fallen tree branch.
Nature doing its quiet, magical work of turning decay into life.

#ForestFinds #MushroomMagic #NatureIsMetal #DecayAndRenewal

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Misery @chaoticcalm.bsky.social · May 2

Stuck in construction, but took a moment to admire the view.
Sometimes a pause is exactly what you need.

\#RoadsideViews #UnexpectedPeace #SlowDownMoments ##MobilePhotography

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