Thoughtful musings on various topics by interesting people at Blithewold
Shore did flood
I thought the tide was high during the Nor’easter of spring 2007 – and it was – but this morning’s moon tide storm sure did flood Blithewold. I took these pictures about an hour after … Read more.
‘Tis the gift
How many of us want to keep it simple for the holidays? Especially now. I, for one have been shamed out of wanting to shop by the atrocious behavior of fellow consumers. And aren’t we … Read more.
Baubles
‘Tis the season to hang stuff from branches – even the trees are doing it! – Hey, maybe that’s where Martha and the rest of us got the idea… And when the trees drop their … Read more.
Mixed greens
We’ve all been busy at Blithewold decorating for the holidays and Gail and I have had the particular pleasure of being reacquainted with the abundance of evergreens on the property. The other day we walked … Read more.
Winter skin
We’ve been hit. And just like back in June with the sucker punch heatwave, there hasn’t been a chance to acclimate. All of a sudden in a bitter wind, the plants have turned inside out … Read more.
Winter is fattening
Sometimes that’s not a bad thing. (I’m not talking about Superbowl Sunday chili binges and consolation snacks for sad Patriots’ fans.) Deliciously spring-like temperatures and the weekend’s warming sun have started plumping up the buds … Read more.
Light at the end of the tunnel
The light is definitely changing. I have to be quick now because in the middle of the afternoon the sun angles in the potting shed windows, arcs across the monitor screen and slides underneath my … Read more.
Surprises
I guess I was a little distracted on Bloom Day this month because I missed these little sweetums blooming (outdoors!) practically right under my nose. Walking from the greenhouse to the house I pass this … Read more.
Get thee to a greenhouse
It’s a sunny, breezy 24 degrees F. outside and a sunny, fragrant, toasty-feeling 62 in the greenhouse. I’d rather be in the greenhouse than out of it right now. If you’re anything like me, … Read more.
Can of worms
Like most people who have eyes and ears and minds that are open, I learn something new every day – but sometimes it’s good to get out and actually be “schooled”. Now that the gardens … Read more.