It is pure joy . . . while in the garden . . . to see the sun cresting and rising over Walnut hill into a clear crisp new day. The days are shorter now but to have the sunlight for any amount of time is welcome. Rain and clouds have smouthered the sun for weeks it seems, while the land and houses have absorbed the deluge of water falling and drowning out the light. Our spirits need light. The old farmhouse here does too and hopefully the swollen doors will dry out with the promised … [Read more...] about Capturing And Holding Light At The Edge of Darkness
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Within the Late Summer Garden
Autumn days are lovely with butterflies and vibrant foliage, but I do miss the tiny jewel-like Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Here are a few glimpses into the lives of a couple of resident juveniles born and raised at Flower Hill Farm. Now they are off on wing with thousands of other hummingbirds southbound towards the tropics.Hurricane Irene made a comfy perch by bending Thalictrum 'Lavender Mist' into an arch.My Hummingbird feeder was sometimes also the way station for house-reared Monarchs soon … [Read more...] about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Within the Late Summer Garden
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Within the Late Summer Garden
Autumn days are lovely with butterflies and vibrant foliage, but I do miss the tiny jewel-like Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Here are a few glimpses into the lives of a couple of resident juveniles born and raised at Flower Hill Farm. Now they are off on wing with thousands of other hummingbirds southbound towards the tropics. Hurricane Irene made a comfy perch by bending Thalictrum 'Lavender Mist' into an arch. My Hummingbird feeder was sometimes also the way station for … [Read more...] about Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Within the Late Summer Garden
Wild and Native New England Asters Attract Wildlife
Change fills earth and skycold fronts float full above hills pails of moisture fallflora and faunaseason palette renderingbright movement flows thickWithin the gardensmagical animation flurry of flutterfeasting frenzy fluxasters sway within the breezeMonarch sustenance Bold orange accents floating over southern field southward migrationWild asters glowhoney light amber flowingfleeting autumn daysIt is 'Wildflower Wednesday' over at Gail's Clay and Limestone. This … [Read more...] about Wild and Native New England Asters Attract Wildlife
Wild and Native New England Asters Attract Wildlife
Change fills earth and sky cold fronts float full above hills pails of moisture fall flora and fauna season palette rendering bright movement flows thick Within the gardens magical animation flurry of flutter feasting frenzy flux asters sway within the breeze Monarch sustenance Bold orange accents floating over southern field southward migration Wild asters glow honey light amber flowing fleeting autumn days It is 'Wildflower Wednesday' over at Gail's Clay and … [Read more...] about Wild and Native New England Asters Attract Wildlife
