Barred Island Preserve

The North Wind and the Sea

Megan here – insurance business specialist by day – gardener, knitter, reader and wildflower enthusiast by night.

pink lady slipper
Wayside Flowers

Wildflowers from around New England.

Stourhead England
Travel

My Travels outside New England.

Portland Headlight
Maine and New England

Weekend Adventures.

red swiss chard and orange gem marigolds
At Home

Books, craft and my garden – what I do when I’m home.

Latest Posts

Sonsie Hats

Knitting Notes

Pattern: Sonsie by Kate Davies Yarn: KD&D Co Ooskit in the Choffer and Riach colorways…

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Winter sown broccoli sprouts

Garden Notes

Winter sowing worked! These are broccoli sprouts. I should note that they’re currently getting buried…

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Electric Sheep Shawl

Knitting Notes

Pattern: Electric Sheep by Beata Jezek Yarn: Sundara Yarn Extra Fine DK Silky Merino in…

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2025 Seed Starting

Garden Notes

Indoor seeds are started. It’s a smaller amount this year, due to the winter sowing….

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