The Waiting Season

It’s only March and my rhubarb is unfurling. In the frozen, snow-covered parts of the country, Spring is only a word on a page somewhere near March 21st, but it has hit full force (early) here in the Pacific Northwest. The rhubarb is pretty lonely. I had grand plans to get some spinach seeds in…

There is no more beautiful place to live this time of year (IMHO) than the Pacific Northwest. Last year I posted ‘hunting for red….’ Again, I’d like to share some of the beautiful Fall colors my Father has painted for us…….. Maple tree next door   blueberry bush–end of season   Cotoneaster berries a stand of maples…

You know how it is when you buy a new car, everywhere you look you see the same exact thing? Well, we haven’t bought a new car, but my sister in law and her husband did.  They recently purchased a Nissan ‘Leaf’ and can’t stop singing it’s praises. While they are visiting us for a…