Summer is full swing in my neck of the woods and along with it, my yard is full of lovely summer color. While summer annuals like cosmos and zinnias are just getting going, perennials like shasta daisies, coneflowers, and daylilies are the star of the show in June. A few years ago I ... read more
DIY Dahlia Support
Dahlia season will soon be upon us, and one of my garden projects this year was to come up with a support system for them. Even though their stems can grow super thick and strong-looking, unfortunately those stalks and large side branches are hollow and brittle and are prone to breaking off, ... read more
Everyday Moments in May
As usual, May was a very full month. But in between all of the birthday and family celebrations, there were lots of everyday kinds of moments which I also love capturing with my camera. May is a month of transition in the yard, so while Tripp took care of the lawn, I planted summer annuals in ... read more
Another Spring, Another Nest
It's not unusual for us to find bird nests around yard (or even on my front door wreath) this time of year. It's also not unusual to see bunnies in the yard, especially in the early mornings and evenings. However, what is unusual is finding a bunny nest in the backyard. I guess ... read more
Rose Season
It was a good year for roses in my neck of the woods. From those very first buds in April, it was fun to watch in anticipation and excitement as my roses started to bloom. Earlier last week, I was out back with my coffee on my morning walkabout, admiring their beauty and literally stopping ... read more
The Golden Thread of Motherhood
In the beginning, a big part of this online space was devoted to motherhood and learning to navigate the changes that came along on my empty-nest journey. My biggest fear was that after my daughter left for college, my story, or at least what I thought was my best chapter, would come to an ... read more
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