http://fernwoodsy.com News and ramblings from the forest of Indianola WA Tue, 20 Jul 2010 23:12:13 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I look through my studio window and it's a joy to see so many happy bees buzzing about. Last year they didn't do so good. But it seems this year they're thriving. Because of the cold, damp spring they got a late start, but the blackberry blossoms seem to be ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2010/07/honeyola-the-bees-are-working-it/ What wonderful weather we've enjoyed this Holiday season. I've been venturing out of the woods to see the sun. It's so low in the sky it slices through the trees, but we don't get too much of the direct stuff where we live. It's an invigorating walk down to water, ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/12/christmas-sunshine-at-the-indianola-dock/ The cat we thought was so wild, so feral, wasn't after all. Turns out, he's a lover cat, a drooler who will hop up on your lap at the slightest invitation. These woods are dangerous for cats. Coyotes, raccoons and plenty of free range dogs are threats. We know he had ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/11/the-amazing-blackberry-stray%c2%a0cat%c2%a0no%c2%a0more/ A few weeks ago the spouse and I agree'd we'd try to feed the feral cat we've been seeing around the property since April. We hadn't had much luck, the cat is very skittish and usually runs away if you take a step toward him. We haven't seen him too much ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/10/blackberry-my-new-cat-friend/ This was our first year as CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) subscribers. Every Wednesday we walk down the street to Persephone Farm and pickup our split-share of veggies, and every other week we get to also pick out a bouquet of colorful, fresh flowers. What a treat to have fresh flowers ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/10/persephone-farm-csa-bouquet/ As seen on the Indianola Post Office bulletin board. (Phone numbers blurred for privacy.) These 12 & 11 year old sleuths will "handle your case with care". Persuasive copywriting, I love it, it's so Indianola. The bulletin board is the place to get the latest scoop. Need a handyman? Pilates at ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/09/creative-kids-%e2%80%94-sleuths-want-a-mystery-to-solve/ I spent a couple hours this damp morning pulling invasive English ivy. The Great Peninsula Conservancy, owns and manages the Indianola Waterfront Preserve and organizes the Ivy Pulls (Kate makes great cookies for the ivy pullers). It's satisfying tugging and rolling up long ivy vines and roots, freeing ferns and ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/09/ivy-pull-at-indianola-waterfront-preserve/ Today was a beautiful day for a top-down drive to the Olympic Peninsula and up to Hurricane Ridge in Olympic National Park. It was so clear we could see Victoria B.C. across the Strait.  The elevation at the Visitor Center is about 5200 ft, but feels much higher as you ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/09/hurricane-ridge/ The forest is a dangerous place for domestic cats, I believe cats should remain indoors, for their safety and for birds sake. This sleek black cat has been visiting Fernwoods regularly since April. He's gorgeous, but very wary, we can't get close to him. He's comfortable enough here that occasionally we'll ... http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/09/not-a-cougar-but-our-wild-cat/ A good way to spend a rainy windy day in Indianola. This is my first use of Wordpress. Pretty cool, I like this theme for now, but the images in the top right slide show are too compressed. I hope this can be improved. http://fernwoodsy.com/2009/09/new-site-for-fernwoodsy/