Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Cheers
The sun sets today at 4:15 pm. December does not have nearly enough daylight hours for a sun lover like myself. Usually, the heights of the holiday season offset the increasingly dark days of December; … Read more.
First Impressions
I am happy to introduce to you Joe Verstandig, a fellow horticulturist here at Blithewold. Joe started working with Gail and me this past September. He is here on the blog to share with you … Read more.
A Cold December and a Warm Christmas
December 1917 in New England began with a cold spell that only got worse. Estelle Clements writes that on December 1st there was snow and high wind in Bristol. When the family returned to Boston … Read more.
slanted light
The holidays seem to be rushing at us full force this year, as usual. Although I love the lights heralding this season and the feeling of magic in the chilled night air, I want to … Read more.
Thanksgiving Poem by Marjorie Lyon, November 1959
Sixteen at the table this Thanksgiving Day! A cause for rejoicing old Auntie would say! There’s Margie whose flute in an orchestra blows And Auntie whose pictures are accepted at shows. Augustine who excels both … Read more.
A feast of flowers and foliage
After what feels like the most extended summer season I’ve seen in years, autumn is here in full rainy force. To cheer us all up during this time I thought I’d take a moment to … Read more.
October Bliss
September may be my favorite month in the garden, but October is currently giving it a run for its money. This first glorious week of October we have been lucky to have nearly perfect weather: … Read more.
The End of the Summer
Every year, when October comes around, I am reminded of a delightful, sentimental letter sent from Bessie McKee to her sister Alice Pardee Earle in October 1911. Bessie had enjoyed a wonderful summer at Blithewold, … Read more.
Captivated
September is such a beautiful time in the garden! Fellow gardeners will know the great joy that comes in September after months of planning, moving, trimming, weeding, etc. This is the time when the garden … Read more.
Blithewold’s Best
This week I have the privilege to introduce to you Sean Coffey, one of our Horticulture Interns. It has been a pleasure working with him and we always enjoy hearing his perspective on the gardens … Read more.