Than My Own Backyard by gardenfolk

Than My Own Backyard

If I ever go looking
for my heart's desire again,
I won't look any further
than my own backyard.
Because if it isn't there
then I never really lost
it to begin with,
...Dorothy Gale, Wizard of Oz

Sometimes I like to go in the backyard, get underneath the redwood trees and look up. I can feel like I am in the forest without leaving home.

We planted 4 redwood trees, along the inside of our fence, 25 years ago. Then, our neighbors decided to plant 6 redwoods on their side of the fence. This month is still all about beautiful trees/leaves...redwoods, red maple, pear, Japanese maple, crape myrtle and Christmas trees. Many trees are dressed in red and leaves are accumulating everywhere. Since we do not get snow at our house, I'd like to make a trip to the mountains in January.

Today I am suppose to take Katniss back to the vet for a checkup. She has not wanted to be picked up/held for the last week. However, she is purring again, rolls over for belly rubs and sleeps on our bed. I have not made her wear a collar so we will see how she is healing after oral surgery. Hopefully, I will be able to pick her up and get her in the crate to take to the vet. I can tell you she will not be happy about it though.

Nice on Black.

You have a very stunning back yard. Wonderful

Hope your cute katniss feels better soon.
December 6th, 2023  
I love the colours and quote! Poor Katniss, I hope all goes well 😻
December 6th, 2023  
Beautiful
December 6th, 2023  
Breathtaking
Best wishes for Katniss
December 6th, 2023  
Wow! You are so lucky! I hope Katniss feels better and better, too.
December 6th, 2023  
Great Point of View. And beautiful photograph
December 6th, 2023  
Terrific pov
December 6th, 2023  
Great pov
December 6th, 2023  
Really nice pov
December 6th, 2023  
love it!
December 6th, 2023  
amazing tree
December 6th, 2023  
Wow!
December 6th, 2023  
Lovely sight - hope Katniss is ok
December 6th, 2023  
A great pov to capture these gorgeous colours and light! Wow! you and your neighbours planted so many redwoods! That is simply wonderful!!! (And I sure hope Katniss is doing okay. Poor baby! Do keep us posted, Cathee) Fav!
December 6th, 2023  
A great pov.on the lovely trees. I hope Katniss gets the all clear.

December 7th, 2023  
You live in an urban forest….how cool. Those trees are so magical. Beautiful capture with the sky showing through.
December 7th, 2023  
Great POV, a lovely capture.Fav😊
December 7th, 2023  
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Thank you for your nice comments and favs. These redwood trees runs along the fence of one side of our yard. When standing under their canopy, it does feel like you have entered a different world...without having to leave home. But, I still love our trips up to the mountains, lakes and pine trees.

Katniss is doing great...a week after her oral surgery! She had a good check up without having worn that dreaded cone collar! I need to give her soft food for another week and she will be good to go.
December 8th, 2023  
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