One Winter’s Day

I stood alone amongst swaying trees

Groaning,  creaking bark rubbing against bark, branches entwined cracking

A cold, damp wind permeated my soul

I sought refuge with the Dreamer…

and realized I had not been the only one

I pulled my scarf tighter around my neck and clutched my coat hoping to keep the cold at bay

Even on frozen days the garden’s beauty shines through

The garden is a refuge,  not only for me but also for those who prowl its paths after dark

Who Watches the Garden Grow?

Twelve winter seasons at this place we call home

Twelve years of growth, of knowledge, of mistakes

Invasive orchid

Alyssum and violas have braved freezing nights

But never have Helleborus rose so confidently above a barren ground

Projects begun and completed

Dreams of those yet to come

Join with us who watch the garden grow in anticipation of what Gaia has planned for us.

All images of flowers taken January 1st, 2016 excluding the invasive orchid

Sumac berries

Bedding Down

Is there warmth under a blanket of white?

Merry Christmas Snow

Christmas and snow

In Northeastern Pennsylvania as in other northern venues we dream of a White Christmas

Last night out dream came true

A glass of wine in hand, fire in the Chiminea, snowflakes falling

A perfect Christmas Eve

HAPPY HOLIDAYS TO ALL!