Moth and note on comments
I found this beautiful moth on a flower at the community garden. I used Google to identify it as a Virginia ctenucha moth. I love every feature of this insect: her dusky wings, iridescent...
Author: Catherine
The mysteries of the hydrangea
Last summer Sam alerted me to “something blue” in the border next to the driveway. I investigated and found a little hydrangea bush with a single blossom on it. I’m not a huge fan...
Cooling thoughts
I’m posting these images from my morning walk with cooling wishes for all those threatened by heat and wildfire. The last photo has no visible horizon. I looked at it for a long time....
With daisies
Summer afternoons in Maine. The daisies are blooming near the deck. They look beautiful for a few weeks. My quilt top is progressing. To manage the size a little better, I’m going to stitch...
Back to the garden
A tiny corner of the orchard, the circle garden, the main vegetable garden, the shed which used to house the chickens. And in front, leading to the house, the rock garden dividing the lawn...
Skylight
Moving along with the housetop quilt – I think I’ll call it Skylight. I’m making it up as I go. I think I’ll stop with the undyed linen after another round. I have a...
Squash circles
Rain today and chilly. I checked my squash seedlings for slugs. None! The seedlings are doing well, all have their true leaves. I often experience germination problems in my garden. To my shock, this...