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I’ve never seen an adult yellow garden spider (Argiope aurantia) in my garden. Not that I don’t keep my eyes out for them. They’re huge and intimidating (though harmless to humans and other non-insects) and I want to know their whereabouts if we’re going to be sharing a workspace. I’ve spotted them in other gardens… Continue reading Tiny wonders →

I have been a little bit addicted to internet real estate listings. Either I’m hardwired to be on the lookout for new digs after moving every so often for most of my life, or it could just be I like to see how other people arrange their furniture. In the last few years I searched in… Continue reading Plantry transformed →

Almost 10 years ago to the day I wrote about the little lopsided glassed-in entry porch that sold me on this house, and tentatively named it “the plantry.” I have filled it to the gills every fall since with tender plants and cuttings — and, of course, the name stuck. Over the years Z improved it.… Continue reading Plantry transformation →

Originally published in East Bay Life newspapers February 28, 2018. — I sort of forgot about posting this one and wouldn’t bother now except it looks like Farch might just turn into Marpril. (I edited it rawther heavily for relevance.) Back in February everyone I talked to was antsy to dig in the garden as if it… Continue reading Down to earth — F***ing Farch →

Originally published in East Bay RI newspapers January 31, 2018.  I worry sometimes I’ll forget everything I ever learned if I don’t practice every day. Like losing muscle after a prolonged stint on the couch with a dog on my feet. (Happens to me every winter.) In my new role working at a public library,… Continue reading Down to earth — there will be a quiz →

Theme song for dreary mid-winter days. (Play to the end. Repeat.)

I know better than to apologize for not blahblahging for the better part of a year but I am sorry because it’s put me out of practice. And I have things I want to (remember how to) say. For starters, this: Somewhere close to 15 years ago I came back home to RI from the… Continue reading change is good →

Originally published March 29, 2017 in EastBayRI newspapers. Patience is a virtue, Virtue is a grace. Grace is a little girl, Who would not wash her face. –Dick King-Smith We gardeners are generally credited for being patient, but March puts us to the test and causes snark and crankiness. We growl and say we cannot… Continue reading Down to earth — winter weary →

Every time I thought about posting a blog about plants and gardening since the last time I did, back in November, it seemed too trivial to bother. So beside the point. Not worth your feed space. I also haven’t thought a lot about my garden. Politics and the steady stream of crazypants has sucked the life right out of it — or… Continue reading life goes on →

Originally published November 23, 2016 in EastBayRI newspapers. I never liked being put on the spot at Thanksgiving. No matter how grateful I am for things like my health, a loving family, generous friends, and homemade cranberry sauce, someone else around the table will have already mentioned it. Can’t just say “ditto” on Thanksgiving. There’s… Continue reading Down to earth — every day is thanksgivingday