This has been a very strange winter. Temperatures have been up and down all season. There’s just been no consistency. And very little snow as well…which is a bigger problem. Ultra-dry conditions don’t really help anybody…so I’m hopeful for a bit more rain in the spring. Good news is we did get a bit of … Read more
We are blessed around here to have several pairs of Red Bellied Woodpeckers visit us on a daily basis…year round. The last few summers we’ve had youngsters showing up too so that’s a really good sign of a happy and productive home.
You probably know where I’m going with this. Another drab, late winter day, but there’s no need to worry. Look around for the birds and watch for a while. Your day will get a lot better. It’s the best dreary day remedy I know.
The big question looming in my mind this morning concerns springtime. Will it come early? And yes I’m wondering about this in mid-February. This winter has been unseasonably mild. Sure we had a few cold spells here and there, but overall I haven’t heard too many people complain about it. This week we have a … Read more
I’m not sure that the Cardinals really love the snow…I mean not like us kids used to love snow because it might cancel school and we could play outside all day. Suffice it to say though, the cardinal isn’t against a few flurries. In fact, I think they may feel safer when the light is … Read more
The Earth, and especially the plants, lost a friend today. Word came that Stephen Buhner had passed away. Personally, I don’t know anyone who has taught me more about the interconnectedness of all the things found in nature. Being an herbalist, his focus was often on the plants…but his wisdom and commentary went far wider … Read more