In the fruit yard
I stopped in the fruit yard. Not to do any thing in particular, just to say hello. Raspberries, blackberries, some struggling strawberries and lots of grapes. And potatoes because there’s room for them there....
Category: garden
Beyond beautiful
It can be hard to absorb how beautiful it can get around here. The lupines are in bloom. Fields of them. And the ocean (bay), so peaceful. I worked at the community garden today....
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...
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...
Harvesting soil
“Time is fed by soil.” Jay Griffiths, “Dwelling on Earth” I was shoveling compost and by coincidence (or not), listening to a very poetic podcast from Emergence Magazine all about soil. Link to Apple...
A few days in the garden
Sunny and warm days. There is a lot to be done. But here I’m taking time to enjoy some plants.