On Ambition
For Christmas I gave my husband an entry for a trail race on our local mountain. When he opened it, he didn’t say anything, and … Read more
gardening
Capturing Autumn
Autumn is well upon us. The rains have arrived and with them the wind. As late as two weeks ago the leaves were still intact … Read more
Taking Stock at the End of the Season
The light is changing as we slide into autumn. It pools, viscous and gold, on the leaves of the catalpa trees that have finally grown … Read more
Almost Summer
Well it’s nine days until the summer solstice so I thought I’d take a look around the garden and see what’s flourishing in this relatively … Read more
Spring has Sprung
This week I’m sharing some photos from my garden and Butchart’s Gardens as spring starts to emerge. The cherry blossoms are ubiquitous at this time … Read more
Book Review: Dispersals, by Jessica J. Lee
Jessica J. Lee’s DISPERSALS is a tightly-written, necessary environmental history of plants from which we derive food and natural beauty.
There’s a Squirrel in Our Midst
Our first squirrel in the yard – and sounds like it might be an invasive species.
Autumn is Mushroom Season!
Autumn is mushroom season in the Pacific northwest.
