Autumn Chill & Trees

Autumn has descended and the leaves have been turning for weeks now. The rainy season is picking up and temperatures are dropping. It’s in the 50s now. Chilly and crisp, and when the sun is out it’s strikingly beautiful. I…
Autumn has descended and the leaves have been turning for weeks now. The rainy season is picking up and temperatures are dropping. It’s in the 50s now. Chilly and crisp, and when the sun is out it’s strikingly beautiful. I…
If you’ve followed my posts, you’ll know I see cotton tail bunnies in my garden. This year, I’ve seen adults come through here and there and a younger one showed up recently. They can be tricky to spot since they…
I love bringing flowers in from the garden and I particularly love the fullness hydrangeas bring to a bouquet with just a few stems. Here’s a simple blue mophead hydrangea bouquet: This lovely bouquet includes blue and purple mophead hydrangeas,…
After years of preparing, planting, and tending, the garden is starting to take shape. It is so very satisfying to watch plants grow, fill in empty spaces, and flower throughout the seasons. Favorites from the front yard include deep orange…
I know spring is here when the Lenten Rose, or Hellebore, is in bloom. The unique varieties astound me with all of their delicate and beautiful characteristics. Today, I collected blooms and assembled them in a bowl—just beautiful.