In the Garden

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Is there anything worse than a Hornworm?

Yes, yes there is. . . A hornworm that eats your tomatoes :-( On a bright note, the ducks absolutely love them as late afternoon, tasty treats ;-) xoxo, M

Balance

I've been reflecting on titles and labels a bit recently. Maybe it's the transition I'm making as I settle into my new job and introduce myself over and over and over again to people who seem genuinely curious about who I am. . . Or the fact that Kim and I will celebrate a decade together on this journey of ours…

Garden Update – Early June

The garden has hit it's June plateau. You know, that space between prepping and planting and actual harvesting when all that seems to be thriving are the weeds? Yeah, that. But with the garden mostly in (minus some succession sowing and the greens bed I just tore out last weekend that needs to be planted out with cucumbers and sunflowers), I'm…
If we were having coffee…

If we were having coffee…

If we were having coffee, I'd greet you with a big hug and thank you for joining me today! We'd settle in for a nice cuppa in the orchard by the acequia and watch the sun dance on the tree tops for a bit before diving into a gentle chat. If we were having coffee, I'd ask how you've been…

Iris

Never underestimate how deeply the beauty you plant today will brighten someone else's day tomorrow <3 xoxo, M
Spotted

Spotted

Last week, while trying to capture shots of all the glorious bees dancing among the blossoms (those buggers are quick!), I almost missed another kind of dance literally happening right in front of me: Gotta love Nature ;-) xoxo, M