Category: Gardening
PHOTO GALLERY: Savoring the Present
As I stand here in the dark, lit up only by the sporadic sparks of fireflies around me, surrounded by the joyous cacophony of katydids, I feel a pang of nostalgia. I know this feeling very well, especially this time of year. I used… Continue Reading “PHOTO GALLERY: Savoring the Present”
Photo Gallery: Room for New Growth
As cliche as it is, change is truly the only constant, and evolution is inevitable. These woods are entering a new chapter, where old, towering ash trees had to die in order to make room for new growth, like the dogwoods. While this mass… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: Room for New Growth”
Photo Gallery: Ephemeral Spring
I can’t stop grinning from ear to ear. The forest floor is covered in spring ephemerals: trout lily, wild violets (purple, white, and white with purple stripes!), spring beauty, lady’s smock. Ferns and mayapples are starting to unfurl. Every now and then, I spot… Continue Reading “Photo Gallery: Ephemeral Spring”
A Slow-Living Summer
It’s now high summer, and it is hot. The woods are full and lush and green. The gardens are large and being harvested. Baby fawns and fledgling birds are everywhere. Life feels slow and lazy in the best way. While taking a walk in… Continue Reading “A Slow-Living Summer”
Berries, Gardens, Waterfalls: June and the Start of Summer
As I am writing this, the sun is traveling its longest path in the sky, marking the Summer Solstice, bringing all the lively, strong energy of summer with it. All the plants have exploded with leaves and flowers, the birds are maintaining their nests… Continue Reading “Berries, Gardens, Waterfalls: June and the Start of Summer”
May: A Shift in Energy
May. This might be one of my favorite months. Energy is bursting and flowing in every corner: in the blooming plants, the echoes of birdsong, the rushing river. This is one of the best times of year to stroll through the woods and sit… Continue Reading “May: A Shift in Energy”
Welcoming a new chapter
As I curl up on this winter night with a warm cup of chamomile tea, I find myself itching to blog again. That’s the funny thing about this blog; it ebbs and flows, and while I’m always writing, and articles get published, and life… Continue Reading “Welcoming a new chapter”
Read in The Black River Journal- Whittemore CCC: A Celebration of Community, Culture and Conservation in Hunterdon County
Art, music, nature and food all have a place in the “symphony” at Whittemore CCC, where Community, Culture and Conservation share center stage. Hidden in the trees of an unassuming road just off I-78 in Oldwick, Whittemore is a buzzing hub of creativity, where… Continue Reading “Read in The Black River Journal- Whittemore CCC: A Celebration of Community, Culture and Conservation in Hunterdon County”
Musician Spotlight: Playful Banter
In tumultuous times, music can seem familiar, like the embrace of an old friend. In good times, listening to the right music can feel like embarking on a road trip with that old friend, complete with a sense of freedom and some playful banter.… Continue Reading “Musician Spotlight: Playful Banter”
The Summer of the Quarantine Garden
If you were to ask one of my college roommates about my love of plants, she would tell you that I was obsessed. Visitors to our apartment were constantly welcomed by houseplants whenever they’d walk into my bedroom, and my roommate couldn’t believe it… Continue Reading “The Summer of the Quarantine Garden”
Sincerely SC 