It was time to stop and smell the Cosmos, and apparently this pollinator friend thought so, too. Bees and butterflies are very drawn to Cosmos flowers during the flower season — Cosmos are one of the top pollen-producing flowers in this area. I love having these cheerful flowers on our property and getting to watch the pollinators benefit from them…
The amaranth really took off this year, and I can’t get enough of the vibrant red flowers! I once wrote a short story about this ancient grain because I was so intrigued by its resilience — flash forward a bit and it’s thriving in my very own garden. So far I’ve only cultivated it for its striking beauty (I’m going…
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Garlic is the harbinger of fall and it surely has not been subtle this year. When garlic finishes growing, it comes out of the ground for a few weeks, and then I bundle it up and hang it to dry. Not long after that, the stars begin to twinkle with nighttime cold, and I know it’s time to plant next…
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It’s been another banner year for our grapes! The crop is looking heavy on the vines now, though I would like to let them get a couple more weeks of sweetening sun before we harvest to make jelly. I’m hoping that October will be fairly warm and sunny — this month is definitely hit or miss in Washington. Either way,…
The Angus cows that live across the street multiplied this year, resulting in MAXIMUM cuteness. Angus cattle originated in Scotland and are traditionally raised for beef. They’re typically black and have a very muscular build. These sweet friends across the street have such a docile nature and it’s so fun to watch them grazing in their pasture. Our community is…
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If someone asks me how I am, I don’t have to say ‘living the dream’… I can say ‘cultivating the dream.’ It’s about now and the future. Every day I choose: "today, I will savor the now"; or, "today, I will work for tomorrow." This blog is about both of those choices and finding a balance between them. Read More
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