Three Amigos

Harbor cormorants.. three amigos

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Before the Rains

More red skies… a wet start with grey skies today

Red sunrise

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In the Greenhouse

Everything is thriving and I’m running out of space. If these warm days continue, much will be set outdoors earlier than ever! Last night I spotted this little speckled fellow under one of the benches checking everything out. The vernal pools have been so active this year and the amphibians have been on the move. I like her spots. I’m keeping my eyes open watching for the turtles to begin nesting in the gardens again.. so far, none.. but they are on their way!

Spotted salamander

Basils

Some chocolate mints

Mojito mint

Thyme

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Three Weeks Old

… and little Jewel is a gem indeed… thriving and getting so big!

Little Jewel 💕

This sweet face never gets old. 💕

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Clam Diggers

The clam diggers

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Beach Bums

Spotted these two yesterday at the beach.. I no sooner sat down and the little one hopped right onto my lap 💕 Made my day! What a cutie!

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Memory of Dad

When Dad passed away I was given an arrangement with an African violet in it. I’ve continued propagating from that same one lone plant.. many offspring. This way I continue to be reminded of him and his love.

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Pink Moon Rising

Just beginning to rise last night

Happy full pink moon! Typically in our neck of the woods, the full moon in May carries the last chance of frost, but when the full Moon arrives in late April, it frequently marks the same. And because spring can be fickle, there is a long history of looking to botanical indicators like the dogwood blooming, or when oak leaves grow to the size of a mouses ear to insure safe planting. This moon can offer a safe time to plant your cold tolerant greens and herbs like borage, calendula, fennel, spinach, greens, kales, collards and the like.

And don’t forget to get out tonight along with the peepers and celebrate the full Moon and the true arrival of Spring.

Early greens that were started under the hoop. Peas just beginning to climb… carrots, chard, and beets sown yesterday… once the wind died down.

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Earth Day

Happy Passover and Earth Day!

Earth Day arrives in a season of renewal to remind us, one birdsong, one summit, one seed, one back yard to the next…
that we are all stewards of common ground.
Happy Earth Day

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Listening

… to the raindrops coming down.

Chucky listening to the rain and thunder

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