The clouds gave chase and rushed overhead as the wind swirled and roiled, ratting each leaf and limb.  Petals littered the ground like confetti while immature acorns tumbled freely. The landscape seemed almost celebratory in the wake of much needed rain. Nature is dynamic and adept at change.  Plants come…

The clouds gave chase and rushed overhead as the wind swirled and roiled, ratting each leaf and limb.  Petals littered the ground like confetti while catkins rained down like ticker tape. The landscape seemed almost celebratory in the wake of warming temperatures. Nature is dynamic and adept at change.  Plants…

  A cacophony of bird songs filled the trees and permeated the air, serenading each bud and bloom in Spring’s warming embrace.  Sleepy daffodils sprouted forth, bravely stretching towards the vernal sun.  The landscape was stirring, and our souls awakening in its midst.   It’s almost go time, and along with Spring…

I am thoroughly enjoying Fall and all its precious gifts.  The weather has been nothing short of magical, and the trees do not disappoint.  Every day, a new color reveals itself, and with each blustery gust, our lawns are dappled and decorated.  The sun too has mellowed in its low slung arc, lending a…

Standard operating practice dictates that I must once again complain about the weather.  Holy hot!  I guess these are the dog days of summer.  For those of you that enjoy the warmth, enjoy and savour while I pout.   But, I digress. Many of you out there might be thinking your green thumb…

Maybe it’s just me, but I don’t get the warm fuzzies when I see the word “Organic” slapped across a bag of apples.  In fact, I’ve become leery of the word and tend to avoid it at all costs, and the costs are high.  Until fairly recently, there simply weren’t…