Tall Clover Farm

In the summer, I begin my morning with a walk about the property, coffee cup in hand, bulldog in tow, boots adrip with dew. Daylight does...

In terms of landmass, Vashon Island (37 sq. mi.) is about the size of Manhattan (34 sq. mi.). The north-end ferry connects Seattle, while the south-end...

Click on image to play video. The most popular post on my blog (based on number of comments and views) is The Best Way to...

A stick of butter and loaf of banana bread later, I think I got my shot (and afternoon snack). Butter and I go way back,...

The original 1888 door and windows repainted.

Boz looks concerned. I promise Boz, your dinner time will never be fashionably late.  My pal Annette over at Sustainable Eats (along with a couple of...

A friend of mine recently returned from a Zen Retreat at a German monastery, and told me about a delicious German whole-wheat rye bread...

One Gigantic Fir Board to Go, Please... While searching for fir floor boards at Forest Stewards mill yard, I came across the most amazing rough-cut...

Vashon Snow Day! Royal Grevillea's silvery sage leaves bending under the weight of winter white. Snow usually visits the maritime Northwest briefly and more in spirit...