A much-needed soaking rain the past day and night. Cold now but still the hummingbird was buzzing around all morning causing the Pulmonaria flowers to flutter in the breeze from…
These species tulips only last a week each spring but what a joy it is to see the light come through their petals.
I delight in the differences that often come with a season from year to year. This year the Pulmonaria in the garden is everywhere, though I’ve never planted a single one, and in…
In the nearly 40 years we’ve lived in Central Vermont—right in town—I’ve transformed the yard from all lawn to no lawn. Much of it is a sort of wild garden—really just…
Imagine if we only had one home planet. This morning Daphne opened to great the day. So much of life is truly this gorgeous every single day!
Despite still deep snow and temperatures below 0F this morning, Spring is undeniably on the way, even if slowly. There are many sure signs and more each day. One indication is my…
My garden this week: April 2, 2010: The 10-day forecast suggests we will not be seeing flowers like this in six weeks!
Living in a place with lots of winter, like Vermont, among many, I’ve learned different ways to measure both time and temperature. For example, we all know that if you still…
My wife and I have always loved the line from wonderful spoof play, Spamalot, “I’m not dead yet!” Many see Fall as the end of the lives we greeted in the Spring. One…
It has been a slow week, literally, as the internet connections near me on my travels have been painful. But summer is in full glory: thunderstorms and cumulus clouds, hot…
Still Learning To See 