Moon Quilt Update
It’s a stormy morning, and I am fighting the urge to curl up on the couch with this Moon Quilt and a cat or two. I did decide to build onto the body of the Moon Quilt by adding some blocks of celestial bodies onto …
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Spring
Red-Winged Blackbird
Instead of slopping through the woods Planting tracks in the mud Forging through thickets Wading through streams Noticing the emergence of glorious Spring We took ourselves to the dull streets All paved and managed By teams of trucks, driven by green men Mowing, buzzing, raking, …
Joyful Raindrops
Candice Marley Conner wrote a beautiful poem, “Raindrops”, for the Spring Issue of Woolgathering that encapsulates the joys of Spring. Indeed, we have had a lot of rain (and sleet, hail, and snow) at Spring Bird during these first weeks of Spring, but the immense …
New Butterfly Pins!
Some new pins have fluttered into Spring Bird’s Shop! Metamorphosize your flare and transform your look with this small, acrylic Monarch Pin. The Monarch Butterfly Pin is: An acrylic pin measures approximately 1 ¼” x 1” features a rubber clutch to keep your pin in …
Beatriz Chapters 5-7
Grab your chocolate chip cookies and a warm sweater because in this episode of the Woolgathering Podcast, Beatriz embarks on a journey that she didn’t know she was about to take. Actually, it turns out that there is quite a lot that Beatriz doesn’t know. …
Dragons Everywhere
I see a dragon when I look at this fungus encrusted branch. This isn’t the only dragon in my woods. I see dragons in other fallen, mossy branches or in the trunks of hollowing trees. The dragons are so prevalent in these woods that I …
Where I Am From Poem by George Ella Lyon
April is National Poetry Month! Here is a fun template provided by poet George Ella Lyon that is useful in examining your own roots. I included this poem in the Spring Issue of Woolgathering, but I wanted to share it with everyone. Enjoy: I am …
You Are Here
A maxim we inherited at Spring Bird is “You Are Here”. That statement of truth was painted on a sign near the tree swing – until it decomposed (the sign decomposed – not the tree). The phrase is also chalked on the little sandwich board …
Greenhouse Inauguration
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 …
“April Showers Bring May Flowers” Workshop
Come celebrate Spring at the next Earth Hearts Workshop! “April Showers Bring May Flowers” Workshop on Sunday, April 24th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm and also on Saturday, April 30th 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, at Spring Bird. What needs to be cleansed in the …
Propagating Plants And Pots
As we head into the growing season, I have lots of pots on my mind. I appreciate the pretty vessel as much as the green thing inside! They have such power to set off the plant – like a good frame to a piece of …
Spring Walks
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 …
Spring Equinox
Happy Spring Equinox!!! We did it! We made it through winter! Good things are ahead! Love you all!!!
Full Moon in March Madness
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 …
Spring Bird Cottage
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 …