10/15/12  I am honored to welcome as a resident (or visitor) in my garden the Pacific Tree Frog (Hyla regilla). He was sitting in the midst of the horsetail that is a part of my water garden. We looked each other over and I told him how pleased I am that he chose to be here. He is tiny -- less than 3" long when sitting and was perfectly camouflaged in the horsetail. I had to look closer to believe my eyes and saw that it was not just wishful thinking on my part. I hear him (maybe other???) serenading from different places in the garden since the rains started.

 

 
As per http://www.northwestwildlifeonline.com/Anura%20Homepage.htm 
 There are several  color variations of the Pacific Tree Frog (Hyla regilla): brown, green, and copper gold. The dark streak running from the nose through the eye is the key to identification of the frog. Despite its name Pacific Tree Frogs spend far more time on the ground than in trees."



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GOOD FOOD & GARDENING in Sweet Home

5th Week 

season extender ?

DIY DESIGN SMALL RAINH20 SYSTEM to provide water for Winter Garden, & Possible Improvements

YOU ARE INVITED!

When: Sunday, October 14, 2012 @ 1:00 PM TO 3:00 PM-ish!

Site is A PERMACULTURE URBAN HOMESTEAD IN PROCESS in Sweet Home

You bring good energy, gloves, rain gear, seeds for winter garden, questions, and plan to have some fun.

The site is home of a Permaculture Instructor in Sweet Home. Location and Directions will be sent when you RSVP!

See the results of the work in past weeks including a mini greenhouse, solar cold frame and herb spiral!

Meet other farmer/gardeners, others who care and plant seeds for winter gardens!

Future DIY DAYS events:  go to www.dawnnorthwest.blogspot.com
 Permaculture/Sustainable Living - Learn by Observing Nature

CARE FOR EARTH, CARE FOR PEOPLE & CREATE A SURPLUS TO SHARE

New to this? Just send an email to dawnvoyager@gmail.com requesting to be on the email list and get reminders for each week's topics/projects! If you like, you will receive a short email with details the Tues or Wed before.
Thanks to all who helped with the past 'Sunday Garden Parties'!
Thanks for your interest!
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