A Garden Visitor

Posted by Laura on Sunday Jul 5, 2009 Under Gardening, The Homestead

The other afternoon, Little {O} and I were working around the gardens, pulling weeds and pinching off dried bits of flower parts, when we noticed we weren’t alone.  There was a bumble bee, working right along beside us.  It was amazing watching him work, seemingly oblivious to our presence.   So graceful, as he floated around.  It was but  moment, before I couldn’t take it anymore. I asked {O} to keep… (READ MORE......) | 1 Comment

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Budding Promise

Posted by Laura on Sunday Apr 13, 2008 Under The Homestead

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I know it doesn’t look like much.  Yet.  But it will soon enough!  These are the buds of my hostas and tulips.  I wait for them, in such anticipation, every early spring.  New England weather is so crazy, and everyone knows how much I despise the COLD.  So when I see these buds, it’s proof… (READ MORE......)

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