Days of rain
I transplanted some plants from the property into my circle garden. Then there were four days of rain. Needless to say the transplants are doing well. And the columbine I bought at the plant...
Stitching fervor, and some silence
My winter of making squares has come to an end. My spring of patching them together is beginning. I subscribe to India Flint’s Substack “floribundineum.” Today she posted this Wendell Berry poem. I liked...
Building, landscaping
Some weeks ago, I decided I wanted to move forward on my golden houses project. I laid them out and thought about stitching them down. But – this step was premature. I realized I...
Finally
At last, a perfect spring day in Maine. The ajuga is looking great. Spreading, but only into the lawn where it can be mowed back. We’re taking care of the baby tomatoes in tubs...
Earthworks
We spent most of yesterday outdoors. Spring is calling loudly. We had a lot of rain last night so that’s a reason to take it easy inside today. Yesterday morning was the community garden...
Maiden before mother
So fresh, so hopeful, so looking forward. So sexy! A side of my mother I didn’t know, just discovered. It makes a difference, seeing these. I can only imagine my dad took these photos.