Barred Island Preserve

The North Wind and the Sea

I’m Megan – 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

Common Violet

Garden Notes

We are in peak violet and wild strawberry cover season in the back yard –…

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dahlia tubers

Garden Notes

I’m starting my dahlias inside this year. It’s just been so cold I don’t trust…

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Hibernal Solstice Hat

Knitting Notes

Pattern: Hibernal Solstice Hat by Katie Herrod Yarn: Ewingston Shetland Wool (hand dyed) and Wing…

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