The door is closing on this growing season. To make up for the sense of loss, somehow the season has incredible sweetness. Frost has that effect on things. On fruits, on the the ground, on our souls. It is as if to placate our mournful sense that the pleasant days of fall will give way…
2015
Monarch Butterflies In The Garden
This year I saw a big uptick of Monarchs, along with many other types of butterflies in my garden. The most promising thing is the many Monarch caterpillars that I see happily munching on my plants. I don’t begrudge them. The garden has lots of Milkweed in it ( grown just for Danaus plexippus), but surprisingly…
New Year, New Look, New Plans
What’s Ahead Christmas Roses More Video in 2015 The blog has a new look. In keeping with the changes of the internet,i.e. more mobile users, I attempt to create a more functional design. You may notice the emphasis on including a video gallery. That is the direction I hope to go this year- always choosing…