When Love speaks, the voice of all the godsMakes heaven drowsy with the harmony. Shakespeare – Love’s Labour’s Lost And a cup of tea… Herbs for this tea combo were raised in the garden. It brings back that special taste of summer especially when the winter seem so long and cold. Add a scone andContinue reading “A Day for the Heart…”
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Midwinter Skies…
“Every Fern is tucked and set, ‘Neath coverlet, Downy and soft and warm.”Susan Coolidge Wind chills in my part of the country exceed -30 below zero today. So today I will be keeping it warm by putting forth an effort to make Italian pasta, fettuccine to be exact. What inspired me today was a newsContinue reading “Midwinter Skies…”
Rum Balls & Almond Bark
“Not a creature was stirring, not even a mouse.” Christmas poem Early morning in the kitchen brings back memories of Christmas past. Sometimes it almost seems like the moms and grandmas of the past could be sitting in the kitchen chatting. Perhaps it is the antique measuring cups that carry a certain amount of karma.Continue reading “Rum Balls & Almond Bark”
Christmas Cookie Bonanza!
“Twas the night before Christmas and all through the house… Christmas Poem Once the garden is put to bed and snow covers the ground, it’s time to think of Christmas cookies. I have been an avid baker of cookies and candies for over 40 years so in the next month I will try to showContinue reading “Christmas Cookie Bonanza!”
Bees are Buzzin’
Summertime and the livin’ is easy… ‘If we throw nature out of the window, she comes back in the door with a pitchfork – Fukuoka
Hot and Sunny!
And forget not that the earth delights to feel your bare feet and the winds long to play with your hair. – Khalil Gibran One of my neighbors has created a unique display at the front of their home. It involves an antique wooden sled and a horse with an actual bridle in place. TheContinue reading “Hot and Sunny!”
Greenhouse Pride
Be Kinder! Need we say more. Preview the new garden greenhouse and see what you think.
Also the strawberry tower, a flash from the past. Available at Burgess Seeds.
Summer time!
Summertime photos and a “little snake” video plus a photo of the bounty.
The Journey Begins
Thanks for joining me! Good company in a journey makes the way seem shorter. — Izaak Walton Trying to decide on the herbal blends I will be using for dream pillows this year. So many choices! So many dreams! Looking forward to my sunflower family. My daughter says that each flower has its own personality.Continue reading “The Journey Begins”
Country Comfort 