If These Walls Could Talk…
They'd likely say "What took you so long?"
My five-year anniversary of living in this fine old farmhouse is fast-approaching, a mere blink in its...
Tyson Pear: Portrait of an Heirloom Fruit
The Tyson pear is summer's answer to winter's Comice.
I spent the first twenty-some years of my life eating but one pear: the Bartlett, first found...
The Fountain Gurgles Again!
My garden fountain gurgling away as it should.
The sun is out (May I hear an Amen!). My coffepot is yielding no more of its pricey brew. Boz...
Easter Wears a Slicker…and a Smile
The face of Easter may be wet, but she's undettered (psst, look to the left).
When the Easter bunny comes to the Pacific Northwest, he...
Baked Beans, Bamboo & Bees: Recipe for a Mason Orchard Bee Home
One can, a bunch of bamboo and one home for your mason orchard bees
How to Build a Mason Orchard Bee Nest, House
I discovered the...
Violets: Sweet Scent of Spring’s Arrival
Early spring has few players in the garden that awaken the spirit and the landscape like violets. I especially like how they seem to...
Orange Peels: Too Good to Toss, Candy Them
Candied Orange Peels - Sweet treats rich in flavor!
Candied orange peels left hanging to dry
It’s no secret I hate to throw things out. A spot...
Commute With a View, When Daylight and Clouds Allow
It's a dark and lonely commute by ferry in the winter (as seen on the covered bow deck)
Light at last! April 15, 2009 at 0623...
Boz and Gracie Are Real Cards, Alright
Bullish on Biscuits: Boz and Gracie grace a card from Great Dog Greetings
What's not to love about a Bulldog mug? It's hard to believe...
Raising Canes: Tulameen Raspberry a Juicy Choice!
Clockwise, starting bottom left: Tulameen raspberries 1) in my garden mid-July, 2) swimming in homemade ice cream, 3) sharing counter space with a pint of golden raspberries...
