Every morning my husband scatters seeds for the birds and squirrels. One day a white squirrel scampered down from his way-up-high nest to investigate. Being cautious, most days he stayed on the wooden bench. Eventually his curiosity got the best of him and I saw him eating seeds on the cement bench. He must have…
I once had a tree.
The tree was the first thing I saw; magnificent limbs stretched across the yard in all directions. The house was built in 1920 on an acre of land with a few apple trees and an old chicken coop; perfect for a future potting shed. I saw the potential of what it could become. I knew…
“When the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy, there is always the garden.” ~ Minnie Aumonier
I recently found this quote on one of my favorite garden sites and loved the ending: Always the garden because it is the title of my blog. Why did I choose Always the Garden to be the title of my blog? Because when the world wearies and society ceases to satisfy my garden is always…
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Spring
I write And capture moments in time To remember. Lest I forget. Winter garden. 2024 It always amazes me how the garden looks in winter. Remnants of Lavender, Russian Sage, Sedum Autumn Joy, and Bobo Hydrangea still standing, other herbaceous perennials asleep underground. During fall cleanup I left leaf litter and small fallen branches as…
“Each kindness makes the whole world a little better.”
"Chloe doesn't really know why she turns away from the new girl, Maya, when Maya tries to befriend her. And every time Maya asks if she can play with Chloe and the other girls, the answer is always no. So Maya ends up playing alone." So begins the beautiful, poignant picture book: Each Kindness. Why…
Happy Birthday Momma!
Ellen May Reilly born: December 18, 1927. A dark haired Irish beauty, swept off her feet by a tall handsome man; soon they were married at Blessed Sacrament Church in New York City. What would I tell her if she were alive today? I would thank her for loving each of her 8 children unconditionally.…
Vote: Election 2024
I taught elementary school for 32 years. Every September I welcomed students into my classroom with open arms. I loved my job and considered it to be an honor. When my daughter was trying to conceive she had a difficult time getting pregnant. I prayed every day, that she would get pregnant and have the…
October 25,2024
Hendersonville, North Carolina. It seems like only yesterday. In 2 days it will be a month since Hurricane Helene devoured parts of North Carolina swallowing everything in its path. 4 days of rain. High winds. We woke up to no power, no water and no cell phone service. We couldn't turn on the tv news.…
Moments of Wonder
Turn off the news. Silence the turmoil. Slow my beating heart. Find refuge in the beating heart of the garden. A sense of calmness. The musical songs of trilling birds. And the delicacy of winged visitors. Let the mesmerizing rose scents rekindle memories. Feel the velvety leaves of Lambs Ears. And breathe in the calming…