Darling buds of September
It’s September but we still have rosebuds. We also have clay soil which roses love – thus still so many buds. Plus mini heatwaves with …
Water lilies in the lake in the woods
There’s a lake in the woods where the water lilies now bloom. The path around the lake is all overgrown but the wild birds know …
Summer wild flowers
One of my summer pleasures is being surrounded by wild flowers wherever I go for a walk – or even in my garden. At the …
How to make a boy’s bedroom “epic”?
According to my twins and their friends “epic” means ten times awesome and extra special. Needless to say, I was rather pleased when my eight-year-old …
Nymans Part 1 – a seasonal menu
I like to think of my visits to Nymans as courses from a seasonal menu. I could indulge in an all day banquet by touring …
A white deer walked by
Often at dusk I like to sit out on our garden deck and listen to the wildlife awaken as night approaches. Owls screech and hoot, …