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Paradise Found
The mild temperatures and golden sunshine lured me out into the garden this afternoon. My backyard paradise is shifting into fall, as evidenced by tassels appearing on the grasses and the blooms fading on most of the flowers. However, there … Continue reading
You Say Tomato…I Say, Where Did That Come From?
During its three summers of existence, my backyard garden continually surprises me. Flowers spread out and pop up in unexpected places. Plants that I thought had died resurrect the following spring. A basil plant shows up in a metal container … Continue reading
Hens and Chicks
I’ll be sharing a brief blog post tonight, after a lovely evening hosting my book club ladies in the backyard garden. Knowing this event was coming up, I made sure the garden looked its best, putting down fresh mulch and … Continue reading
Something Old, Something New in the Garden
I anticipated working in the garden today. Partly cloudy skies and lower temperatures created the ideal conditions for such an endeavor. However, I was open to receiving the perfect creative activity, whether it was focused on gardening or one of … Continue reading
Surrender 49: Creating a Little Chaos of My Own
With the temperatures reaching a high of 77 degrees today, I totally surrendered to the call of the outdoors. Such a gorgeous day in February was an exciting gift, one I couldn’t wait to unwrap and enjoy. Donning old clothes, … Continue reading
Surrender 47: A Little Chaos
I have been anticipating watching this movie for a month. I came upon it shortly after Alan Rickman’s death in January. I was immediately drawn to the story and I’ve searched for an online version to watch. Today I called … Continue reading
Journey 328: Goodnight Beautiful Garden
We have had such a splendid fall. Warm days, with just the right amount of rain, have extended the life of my backyard paradise. I have taken advantage of the unseasonably mild weather, enjoying cups of tea, reading and coloring … Continue reading
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Journey 306: Bringing the Outdoors In
We’ve experienced beautiful weather this fall, with days of warmer than normal temperatures and abundant sunshine. As we’ve moved into November, such days truly are gifts. After work was completed this afternoon, I heeded the siren call of the backyard … Continue reading
Going Beyond 