Hue

Nelson and I have been taking long, rambling walks that often leave me asking for directions and scratching my head. Without mountains in the west as a compass point, I’m frequently lost. It is delightful to be without a timetable; we wander, we talk to...

Oh, Arizona

I just can’t quit you. If you ever get the chance, spend time at one of my most favorite places in the world. Take a picnic. Take your time. Let the desert win you over. Contrary to the view from the highway, she’s is so much more than dust, brown and...

Garden Summary

Finny convinced me to buy a kitchen scale this year to measure precisely what my little Colorado garden produced. In June, I planted two varieties of tomatoes (tiny and beef steak), cucumbers, three varieties of squash and one pot of basil. In total, it was about $30...

For the love of plants

Those cute little seeds came from those even cuter plums, which came from Wyoming. Meaning they should grow here, right?  One thing I miss dearly about Arizona is the 4 full gardening seasons available. Sure August is a pain, but the rosemary loves the heat. So do...