My fig tree is bearing much fruit this year. I have to pick them before birds or squirrels get to them.
This one reached a tasty ripeness.
The above fig is still on the green side.
Figs
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Tag Archives: backyard nature
Sprouting Cactus Pads
Ever noticed how cactus grows new pads?
Many seem to pop out near decayed parts of the plant.
Snails
At the macro level, I learned that even snails can move too fast. I had to keep my hand on the manual focus at all times.
The next 2 photos show a tiny insect by the small antennae holding on to dear life.
Snail Duet
I had put 4 snails on a medium size branch and these two found each other within 10 minutes.
The Whispering Mesquite 