July is when I start to feel the shift from all input in the garden to a balance of input and output. It's not all weeding with no reward. I love the feeling of going out with my basket and coming back with good, fresh, tasty, often fragrant food. Let me show you some of … Continue reading July’s Abundance
The dog’s joyfulness
"Because of the dog's joyfulness, our own is increased. It is no small gift. It is not the least reason why we should honor as love the dog of our own life, and the dog down the street, and all the dogs not yet born." -Mary Oliver I felt the truth of this quote laying … Continue reading The dog’s joyfulness
Michigan Fruit Crumble
The first day here we stopped at the local fruit stand and got a nice selection of fruit. I had to make one of my fruit crumbles that have become a tradition on trips up here. To start, cut up whatever fruit you have. I used rhubarb (cut in 1-2" chunks), cherries (pitted and halved), … Continue reading Michigan Fruit Crumble
Lake life
We are blessed to have a family getaway up on Lake Manistee, between Grayling and Traverse City, Michigan. Lake life for us means relaxed days and lots of time spent together outside in the sunshine. Here's a glimpse into our first few days this trip. We've been doing a lot of swimming off the boat. … Continue reading Lake life
U-Pick Flowers in Sutton’s Bay
I like to support local farms and northern Michigan is a treasure trove of local food. This morning I called a bunch of farms to see what fruit might be in season to pick. Strawberries are ripe but we're a couple weeks out on blueberries, currants and raspberries. Then I saw this little gem on … Continue reading U-Pick Flowers in Sutton’s Bay
Cherry Mint Water
We are up at the Lakehouse for a week of family vacation. Today is hot and we are out on the boat cooling off in the nice lake water. Here along the shore my eye caught site of bunches of chocolate mint and spearmint growing along the shore. We also have some cherries to snack … Continue reading Cherry Mint Water
Dinner from the Garden: Late June Addition
I got bronchitis a few weeks back and just can't seem to kick it completely. I'm really behind on my farm tasks but I try to find the energy to get out and harvest some of the bounty ripening in the garden every day. Here's a dish I made a few nights ago. I picked … Continue reading Dinner from the Garden: Late June Addition
Come out to see us today!
Come on up the river to see us in Ripley today. We are set up and ready to meet you. You'll find us at 206 Front Street, right by the river. Not only are there 25+ artists and musicians and gardens to see but so much history in this quaint and beautifully maintained town. Right … Continue reading Come out to see us today!
Spend a Day in the Garden in Ripley this Saturday
I'm excited for this Saturday's event: A Day in the Garden in Ripley. It's part self-guided garden tour, part art show. There will be speakers about topics like pollinators in your garden and beekeeping, musicians entertaining and artisans scattered on various covered porches selling their wares. Robyn and I will be at 206 Front Street. … Continue reading Spend a Day in the Garden in Ripley this Saturday
A Most Beautiful Evening
It has been an awful kind of hot here in Ohio. This afternoon it was in the mid 90's, 75% humidity and the "feels like" temperature was 117. Awful. I went outside to try to work in the garden, which doubled in size this week while we were gone, but I felt lightheaded from the … Continue reading A Most Beautiful Evening
