A Moment to Catalog
I have many projects to keep me busy during the winter months when gardening life is on hold, or in slow-motion. Even so, I still enjoy moments that reconnect me with the orchard and herbary. Read more
Hot and Cold About Fireweed
A few years ago, I purchased two tiny pots of fireweed, a perennial unknown to me at that time. Read more
I’m So Itchy!
The last of the snow is melting. It’s nice to see the garden beds come out of their slumber, even if ruffle headed a bit. Read more
First Delicate Leaves
This year’s winter was very tenacious. Frankly, spring hasn’t yet made its full appearance in my part of the world. Read more
There’s Lavender In The Mix
For more than a decade, I have been mixing and sharing a particular blend of culinary herbs. Read more
Mint in Mint Condition
“Hello; I am requesting a status-report on the summer pilot project, you know, the herb garden.” Read more
They Grow Wild!
Let me tell you about my changing view on a particular species of native plants that grows wild on my property. Read more
