Stan & Joyce Orchard

Trying to figure it out since 1975.

That Sweater

That Sweater

In 2008, I joined Twitter. Looking at some old posts this morning and found this one from Tacoma in the late 70s. When she wore that sweater I was putty in her hands. Actually, it didn’t matter what she wore.

Year-Round Hummers

Year-Round Hummers

We've lived in Hobart the better part of 40 years. Feeding hummingbirds has been part of our life since the beginning. But starting a few years ago we noticed they never leave. They used to disappear in the fall then return in the spring. Now they're here all the...

What Will Amaze Her?

What Will Amaze Her?

Been think about the robotics announcements this week. I'm still amazed by it all. But the little girl in this picture, our youngest grandchild who's five now, what will amaze her when she's our age? That is something I can't even imagine. What a time to be alive.

Last Of The Peppers

Last Of The Peppers

A good year for sweet bell peppers on The Orchard Compound. They aren't the biggest, but they are tasty.

Tiger Lily Time

Tiger Lily Time

A few years ago this plant was thrown into plastic bag then into a pot. It has since tripled in size, the latest bloom down low. While the tops of both big stems are filled with blooms, this lowest one is WAY more fragrant. Just amazing. Wish we could bottle it.

Amphibious Friend

Amphibious Friend

While humans continue to go absolutely bonkers, this little guy seems content. Happy he allows me to share his space for a little while.

First Tomato

First Tomato

We always try to harvest our first tomatoes on the 4th of July or before. We seldom achieve that. The 7th of July is close enough.

Bearish On The 4th

Bearish On The 4th

While we were out grilling salmon and steak, this critter wandered in looking for a snack. Happy Independence Day everyone.

Fuzzy Antler Time

Fuzzy Antler Time

Love this time of year. Never tire of watching them with their summer coats and those awesome antlers.

Lovely Lupin

Lovely Lupin

Spring has become our favorite season around here. The Orchard Compound and surrounding area is alive with new growth. Ya, the cottonwood are filling the sky with their seed and pollen covers everything. But the lupin are blooming along with other wildflowers and those we’ve planted. For the moment at least, life is good.