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Animals

Barnyard Cat, Hanging Out

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The Middleton Place barnyard cat is something of an independent fellow that chooses his leisure spots based on his idea of comfort.

Barnyard Cat
Barnyard Cat

Here  a bit of sun had been warming the bricks behind one of the barnyard displays. Ted called it a cauldron –toil & trouble and all that.

Barnyard Cat
Barnyard Cat

The cat didn’t care and clearly wasn’t worried about that giant thing falling on him.

Barnyard Cat
Barnyard Cat

My favorite picture of him is from 2021: Barnyard Cat, Stretch and Snooze

Middleton Place, Charleston SC
January 21, 2026

Flowers

Eye Candy For January

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I was happily surprised to spot this vibrant garden bed on Wednesday at Middleton Place. We’ve had many nights below freezing, which pansies and violas can tolerate, but I did not expect to see poppies standing tall.

Flower Bed in January
Flower Bed in January

There were a few bees out and about taking advantage, too.

Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January
Yellow Poppy in January, Violas in the background

Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
January 21, 2026