Last bloomers
It’s an absolutely beautiful October day. I decided to photograph the last flowers blooming in the yard. A lot of insects got into the photo shoot.
Sweetfern and onion skin
I tried some bundle-dyeing with some of the goldenrod cloth and some paper for an upcoming book project. The cloth turned out okay but I really like the papers. This is a bit of...
Reds and grays
I woke up energized this morning. I can’t explain why. Mondays have become my favorite day of the week. ??? Inter-generational bridges. Something Grace wrote about today. I experienced it in a different form...
Yellows and greens
The goldenrod dyeing is done. Let’s just say that and put that equipment away. Only the “seaside” variety of goldenrod is still in glorious bloom. I bought this at a plant sale last year,...
Reset
I’ve been feeling out of sorts for a few days. I didn’t feel ready for the killing frost at the community garden. I really didn’t want to go to the dentist yesterday for a...
October getting going
The lemon tree in the container is blooming its heart out. Smells delightful. I don’t know much about growing lemons in Maine, but I know the pot is heavy and Sam has to lug...
Fall-ing
It’s really starting to feel like fall. I’ve been curious this year about what contributes to this feeling of change. It doesn’t happen all at once. But I read the signs, even if it’s...