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the frogpond out back

frog on buddha 2THE FROGS AT HEADQUARTERS HERE are striving for many things: slugs, bugs, the occasional mouse–and even enlightenment. Recently seen ascending toward Buddha-hood in the backyard was this ambitious bheka (Sanskrit for frog), perhaps whispering to him to send a little more rain. If only things were always this peaceful.

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fat-toadHERE AT FROGBOY HEADQUARTERS, you never know who you’re going to bump into after a wild party. Tight-lipped, isn’t he? Quiet or not, this venerable old American toad is a great guardian of Frogboy Mama’s garden.

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realhousewifeAND YOU THOUGHT the drama in New Jersey got ugly!

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lovehandlesYES, HE DOES HAVE some extra “padding,” but don’t tell him that. And heavens, don’t stare!

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a lover and a fighter

June 25, 2009 · 1 comment

frogfight-introFROGBOY MAMA, Margaret Roach, caught two of her green frogs dueling over a ladyfrog this week! A full slideshow of the heavyweight match is now on A Way to Garden. Who won the title? You’ll have to take a peep at the action to find that one out.

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WE’RE NOT SO SURE ABOUT THE SONG (who could possibly be afraid of handsome frogs?) but we’ll keep listening as long as we can see that silly interview with the frog-collecting grandma at 1:13. Frogs galore!

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frogprinceTHOSE FEET! THAT BLUBBER! Those algae spots! Who could say no to this handsome amphibian?

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splendor in the grass

April 27, 2009 · 2 comments

frogboylogo1CAPTURED ON ‘FILM’ BY FROGBOY MAMA in summer 2008, on the back lawn of A Way to Garden.

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download-5THE WOOD FROGS HAPPEN TO HAVE just woken up here at frog headquarters. To see the full frontal view (caught by Margaret on camera)… [click to continue…]

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partytimeSOME MORNINGS ARE KIND OF ROUGH AROUND HERE. The recycling man thinks Frogboy Mama’s a drunk (all those bottles!), but it isn’t her: It’s us. Urp!

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