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Weeping Willow invites us into our dream worlds. Today at Spring Bird, it’s cloudy and rainy and perfect for daydreaming. I’m wondering what I could experience or learn if I was a tad more flexible and dreamy like dearest willow. What magical waddle could I …
Patrick and I have been clearing the invasive species around some of our big oak trees. In doing so, we are uncovering the young baby oak trees that were planted by squirrels and bluejays. An acorn planted in fall will sprout the next spring with …
Sometimes it’s fun to imagine a murder mystery happening in the woods, and the animals who trie to solve it. And that’s what I did in the Summer Issue of Woolgathering. I wrote a little story about solving for an attempted murder on Mouse’s life …
Even though we have been using the greenhouse for a few months now, I still get excited everytime I enter it. It feels like a secret, underground oasis. I’m just so incredibly proud of Patrick for researching, designing, and building it – especially since he …
Happy Summer!!! What’s your favorite part of this season? Basking like lizards in lawn chairs? Picking garden bouquets? Homemade lemonade and sun tea? The smell of geraniums when you deadhead them? Those are some of my favorite things. I hope this Summer is one of …
Awhile ago, he uncurled his fingers to reveal two pink-red-purple orbs resting in his palm Radishes – just for me – I slice and sprinkle with salt The next day, he gingerly cradles the first strawberries Careful not to bruise their sweetness After that, two …
This Full Moon SAYS: Listen Listen Listen Inhabit Observe Tend Tend Tend to inner landscapes to exterior landscapes Be home Be home Be home Take time away from the routine Dig deep into the dirt And be with the birds Happy full moon!
I love grottos – especially DIY grottos – and especially, especially bathtub grottos. In our magazine Woolgathering, I wrote about growing up with grottos and bringing Mary flowers in May – since it is her month in the Catholic church. According to my Grandma, May …
I love tulips! For me they remind me that good things come for those who wait. They also have been associated with perfect love, rebirth, and financial mania in the Netherlands. I love their colors, their intensity, and their heavy heads. They look amazing in …
Happy Full Moon! This morning, two great horned owls flew over Patrick and me as we walked Lucy. Then, I made the best frittata with potatoes, onions, bell pepper, and garlic using JustEgg instead of real eggs. I should have taken a photo of it, …
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, …
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. …
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 …
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 …
