Weekly Wildflowers – Two Lights State Park, Cape Elizabeth, ME
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Knitting Notes
So while this is done, I’m not doing the normal full write up because it’s part of a set – Poppa and baby hats for my BIL and niece. Hers will be done in black and pink. That one will be a bit more interesting – I have to adapt the pattern to
Garden Notes
It’s about time! There are still only a few iris blooming, but at least they’re blooming. We had some nice weekend weather (these pictures are from Sunday), but then it went back to rain again. They claim we’ll be back to sun tomorrow, and might even get into summer temperatures by next week.
The Blue Girl – Charles de Lint
When Imogene’s mother moves their family into Newford, Imogene is determined to make the most of things. She quickly makes friends with Maxine – who doesn’t seem to have any friends at school, but is the most interesting person Imogene sees. And at the same time, she manages to come to the attention of Adrian,
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Starflower
Starflower Lysimachia borealis Other names: Northern Starflower Family: Myrsinaceae (Marlberry family) Range: Eastern North America Native: Native Native Habitat: Woods, slopes, peaty soil Bloom Time: May to June Notes: This is my favorite late spring forest flower – I love happening upon this in the woods, and will look for it whenever I’m in the
The Watchmaker of Filigree Street – Natasha Pulley
In 1883, Thaniel Steepleton finds a gold pocket watch on his pillow. Six months later, it saves his life by raising an alarm that causes him to leave the scene of a massive bomb explosion moments before it happens. After the bomb, Thaniel goes in search of the watchmaker, who turns out to be a
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Garden Notes
Planting is done, ahead of this afternoon’s rain. It’s cool today, but it’s going to be in the 70s for the rest of the week, so I’m not fearing for my tomatoes, if they can get through today. Today, I added nasturtiums, ground cherries, the rest of the chard, and yarrow. I have
Weekly Wildflowers – McLaughlin Garden, South Paris, ME
I am breaking one of my rules today – I don’t normally post plants that are actually planted in a garden (normally, what I post from formal gardens are plants I’ve found outside of the actual beds). However, the McLaughlin collection is meant to represent Maine wildflowers, so I’ve made an exception here. Even though
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