> P1000776 Originally uploaded by beansprout3 I have been trying to do some spinning at odd moments in the day, since those they add up if you use them, but Baki is suspicious of the spindle, sensing that it might divert a little too much attention from him, so mostly I spin after he sleeps. …
Month: March 2008
>orchis anatolica
> P1000802 Originally uploaded by beansprout3 These are the orchids that the drink sahlep is made of (the roots are used), and they are everywhere. They are unassuming, but pretty when you stop to take a look.
>everyone pitches in
> P1000799 Originally uploaded by beansprout3 We've been planting trees, and Baki got involved, as always. It is pretty exciting to be planting trees that we have been talking about for years. So far we have put in persimmon, plum, sour cherry, quince, and walnut, but we have lots more -- pomegranate, loquat, and citrus …
>water plants
> P1000763 Originally uploaded by beansprout3 I ordered a lot of lotus and water lily seeds off eBay. They came from Thailand, and the customs declaration sticker on the package said "beads" so I wondered what would happen, but they are starting to emerge....
>greenhouse exterior
> P1000728 Originally uploaded by beansprout3 This is Ali's clubhouse. There is a lot going on inside, more every day...
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