Trees in a cloud at Five Apple
Our homestead is at about 3000′ elevation in the Blue Ridge. Some days the clouds roll right onto the land and create a quiet dreamscape.
Read MoreRainy afternoon walk in the field
This time last week, we’d had a week of near daily drizzle even though there were sunny spells in between the showers. It added up to an impressive 8.25 inches over seven days, so needless to say when I decided to walk down to the field and look around, I put on my rubber boots…
Read MoreBlue Ridge Postcard: Wild Turkeys
I woke wondering what kind of bird was making the soft chuckling in the woods. When I looked out the window into a foggy half lit morning, it wasn’t one but a dozen. The wild turkeys that frequent the low field across the creek had crossed the footbridge and were strolling on the lawn between the tool shed and the house.
Read MoreSlow Gardening
The forest trees are still bare except for the red tipped maple branches. The bees are having a field day with the maple blooms and are no doubt sniffing around the apple trees—a few are starting to show pink buds.
Read MoreCertain Gifts: The Bee Trail
There are certain gifts that are a joy every day. The bee trail Mendy made is that kind of gift.
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