Category Archives: Uncategorized

so i’m out there in the garden the other day, and i’m already weeding, and i’m thinking, “really? weeds in early april?” and it occurs to me that i’m really not that familiar with what it is i’m yanking out, … Continue reading →

Another ritual of spring for me is a visit to historic Casey Farm in North Kingstown, RI. I went for their annual plant sale, and bought some tomato, eggplant and basil seedlings. We got there before they even opened, and … Continue reading →

My own mother (may she rest in peace) never believed in Mother’s Day. She was a pleasantly cynical woman, who believed the whole thing had been dreamed up by a greeting card company as a way to sell more cards. … Continue reading →

We took another one of our drives recently, and this time, we wanted to visit Shelburne Falls in the Berkshires. For those of you who do not live in New England, the Berkshires are gentle mountains in eastern Massachusetts. This … Continue reading →

i am slowly being made crazy by the incessant sound of robins (a pair of them) bonking their beaks against every glass surface on and around our house. it seems a local nesting pair has decided to drive off the … Continue reading →

Rather than lull you into a stupor with another of my rants, I will give you a break. This post is all about images – photos I have taken but have not used in any posts. I think they deserve … Continue reading →

HerbDoc has a cautionary tale for lovers of trees: I suppose it’s a lesson to all of us that we should be planting sustainable plants and trees in our yards, but I can’t I can’t help but feel badly about … Continue reading →

I am so fed up with all the trash people toss out of their cars on the road to the beach. I thought I’d document some of it and indulge in a little rant at the same time. I’d love … Continue reading →

We took one of our favorite drives recently, to Cape Cod. It only takes about an hour for us to get there, and it’s always a pleasant change of scene. We don’t even think about going in the summer, because … Continue reading →

wow, i must be a little behind on my tomato news… i just found out about a gorgeous purple tomato, “indigo rose,” on Your Organic Gardening blog. i hardly finished reading the post before i googled it and found the … Continue reading →