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It’s been a LONG while since I gave a greenhouse update, but here we are in March, the mud month, finding ourselves worshiping at the temple of light. Although we still have a fair amount of construction work, painting, and finishing touches to do, it …
Who loves venturing on a Spring walk? Each jaunt is a romp in noticing the small ways that the world around is transforming in major ways. Don’t sweat the small stuff, for sure, but do take notice and relish it! I’m luxuriating in the green …
Happy Spring Equinox!!! We did it! We made it through winter! Good things are ahead! Love you all!!!
Happy Full Moon! This full moon – I’m feeling the joy of Spring. There is so much potential energy that it sort of feels like nature is experiencing puberty. It’s ready to burst forth – bloom – and become its full grown self. Therefore, it’s …
March 2022: Beatriz Chapters 3 & 4 In this second episode of the third season, we continue Beatriz’s story. Unlike her Mom, Grandma and Great Aunt Merula, Beatriz still feels out of place in her new home and in nature. Her brother, Arthur, takes a …
I made this illustration of Spring Bird Cottage into a postcard for the Spring Issue of Woolgathering Magazine. In this Spring Issue, I write a lot about our deep connection to place, and so, I made a tourist inspired postcard for our little cottage. My …
These photos are from a couple days ago – a fern in its infancy and snowdrops. I tell myself they are still there – under the snow. The snakes are waiting under the ground. This is all part and parcel of the waters of March. …
I woke up to a snow covered Spring Bird – that is certainly beautiful but has me in seasonal confusion. Weren’t there green shoots, snow drops, and twitterpated birds yesterday? This morning, they are all smothered under snow – except for the birds who have …
This winter – we have crossed paths with a handful of ill raccoons. My guess is that they have distemper. Strangely, on Wednesday morning Abe, Penelope, and I encountered the same raccoon at three different places and times. This is a drawing of Penelope’s encounter …
It’s amazing how disorienting the “inbetween” can be. I couldn’t sleep this morning. The lightning flashes were unexpected. My brain wanted to attribute their bright light to my phone alerting me, but the thunder and rain came soon after. A Spring storm in Winter. Daybreak …
I made this illustration for the Winter Issue of Woolgathering Magazine which featured a blue theme. In searching for blue inspiration I came across this particular Polish Pottery style. I fell in love with the circular peacock inspired designs and decided to draw some pieces …
Boy – what a bright and full moon this month!!! This moon is making me feel a little silly and giddy – especially since we have strong winds today that are very reminiscent of Spring. It feels like change is in the air and surprises …
So many seed possibilities! Some of the highlights of this time of year are planning gardens and purchasing seeds. It may be cold and snowy outside, but it is green, humid, and smells like dirt in our hearts and imaginations. As the lead gardener at …
Sending you all love and gratitude for supporting Spring Bird! May you take time to gaze out a window and allow your thoughts to drift and your hearts to warm at the wonders you think, see, and dream! [Image description: an illustration of a black …
