A complicated and beautiful insect – human relationship.
Category: Gardening
part 4: eventually we all turn brown
Learning to love browns, and the joyful process of pulling deep dark pigments from the Eastern Black Walnut tree’s fruits!
part 2: the farm & kitchen
Highlights from the farm and kitchen at Oak Spring Garden Foundation where my 5 week artist in residency program is located.
impact vs. productivity
Today I woke up with anxiety over my giant to-do list and the weight of responsibility on my shoulders. This is normal for me, but this morning felt particularly heavy. So I did what I often do repeating to myself like a mantra….”You are not saving lives. It’s ok. If stuff doesn’t all get done…
taming the feral everglades currant tomato
An amateur adventure in plant breeding.
40th year and 4 wonderful things
In my 40th year now, I have recognized 4 fabulous milestones and achievements that are making 40 look pretty fine!
a few of my favorite things
Just a few observations of fascinating natural things from the woods and the gardens.
Arthur & The Squash
My cat likes squash, I think it’s funny! Just something silly and fun to make you smile.
Guatemalan Blue Squash!
This delicious, rare, and beautiful squash is worth saving and loving.
gardening is more than just growing things
Storytelling is a powerful way to build yourself, and community. I publicly shared this story, even though at the last minute I was apprehensive about doing it.
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