Tag: 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: 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”
Embracing the Moment of Late-Summer
September. To many, this month brings a sense of a new start. A new school year. A cooler, crisper season after the heat of summer. A desire to get organized and “back to work,” so to speak, after a summer of lounging around and… Continue Reading “Embracing the Moment of Late-Summer”
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”
April and Spring’s Arrival
Spring is here, and she’s making herself known! Life has been springing up (no pun intended) all around this month, from the plants to the animals to the birds. As I’m writing this, I see a storm rolling in from the western hills from… Continue Reading “April and Spring’s Arrival”
The Beauty of Transition and Change
What We can Learn from the Shift Between Winter and Spring Here we are, already near the end of March. The first day of spring has arrived, and you can feel it in the air, hear it in the birdsong. But what exactly is… Continue Reading “The Beauty of Transition and Change”
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”
Sincerely SC 