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Lots of folks think that AZ would be a horrible place to visit in August. But once monsoon starts, it's much cooler. We live in a higher altitude than the larger cities, and are much much cooler. Oaks and manzanita zone. Last night had a "swarm" of mantids on the back screen. There is a Clark's spiny lizard that likes to hang out over the back door, also attracted to bugs, meethinks.  Never a dull moment.

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Linda
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Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC
P.O. Box 325
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0538







On Sep 24, 2014, at 5:41 PM, Holly Butlett wrote:

Wow!  I have never seen Az so green and lush!   Beautiful place you have made.  Holly

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On Sep 24, 2014, at 4:53 PM, Linda Feltner <[log in to unmask]> wrote:

Some folks have written and asked about our habitat. We've had some unseasonal rain brought to us via hurricane Odile. This has been one of the wettest and longest monsoons we've had. The bunch grass in the fields have topped out at 4-5feet. Some parts between the house and studio have been mowed. We brought in 35 tons of rocks to create passive berms to slow down water during rains. Ben planted most of what you see in front of the sitting area, except for the large trees. Mostly natives but some low water ornamentals, so there is a variety. A small pond and waterfall, lots of hummingbirds, finally towards the end, the path from the house to the studio, which sits off on the other acre. 

Sept 21, 2014, after nearly 6 inches of rain. The yard is still lush and green this late in the year. More than anything, I just wanted to record how green it looks, so next year, waiting for the monsoons to start again, I'll remember what it will be like. 

front yard to studio- http://youtu.be/QPEcEUomsXs

view from the front sitting area: http://youtu.be/IA1WxbF_-XM
 


Happy Autumn!
Linda
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Linda M. Feltner Artist, LLC
P.O. Box 325
Hereford, AZ 85615
(520) 803-0538







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