Water, Earth, and Sky – our pond story
In Water, Earth, and Sky, I describe our dream of living on the water − a river, lake, or stream. That hadn’t happened, so we decided to bring the water to us. After designing a basic layout […]
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In Water, Earth, and Sky, I describe our dream of living on the water − a river, lake, or stream. That hadn’t happened, so we decided to bring the water to us. After designing a basic layout […]
We dreamed of living near water, and since we had no such feature we decided to bring the water to us! Do you have the same dream? Creating outdoor living environments centered around a water feature […]
Ever hear a great news story that nearly brings tears to your eyes and wonder why we don’t hear more of them? I do! I heard an awesome tale the other day, and it’s just […]
When it comes to animals, I’m such a softie! My recent experience confirms that yet again. A few weeks ago, our daughter’s neighbor found a tiny kitten. She and Diane (daughter) live in the Church […]
The word solstice comes from my favorite dead language, Latin. Sol = sun, and sister = to stand still. The sun literally does appear to stand still, hence its awesome name has stood the test of time over […]
What is biodiversity? Why is it such a buzz? And why is it important? Biodiversity is the quantity, variety, and genetic variation of different organisms and life forms within a specified geographic region. In a broader […]
My friend Pat and I recently took a little road trip. It was actually a shorter road trip than I expected it would be. But it was a world away from my life, my suburban […]
A short three weeks ago, all was well in the garden. Spring had sprung, or so it seemed! And then, ole’ man winter was back with an attitude, as if to say, “tricked you, didn’t […]
Prepping bonsai for the spring growing season is full of fun tasks, each paying off as the season advances. Before repotting, consider style and aesthetics. Bonsai pots are typically shallow, of course. Pots types and […]