Finding the Extraordinary in Everyday Life
Posted on August 6, 2017 by mrssmythe
August is the big month for flowers in my garden…which means it’s also the big month for pollinators. I’ve been thrilled this year to see so many bees and butterflies, and I get a kick out of just sitting on the porch, watching everything…
Posted on August 27, 2015 by mrssmythe
In the eighties, Lois Ehlert wrote and illustrated a children’s book that talked about how she and her mother “planted a rainbow” every year. They planted bulbs. They planted seeds. They planted seedlings from the garden center, and all with the intent of reproducing every…
Category: Garden Tags: black-eyed susans, butterfly bush, cosmos, daisies, impatiens, lois ehlert, planting a rainbow, zinnias
Posted on July 28, 2015 by mrssmythe
Today, we saw our first Eastern Tiger Swallowtail of the season. It was hanging around the butterfly bush in the front yard, looking fresh and dainty despite all of the thick heat. I say “thick heat” because that is exactly how the air felt. Thick….
Category: Critters, Garden Tags: butterflies, butterfly bush, tiger swallowtail
Posted on September 16, 2014 by mrssmythe
There are many ways (besides the ever present pumpkin) to tell that Fall is on its way. I’ve been keeping a mental list this week, and here’s what I’ve come up with: 1. In the shops, patio furniture is now on clearance and boots have replaced sandals….
Category: Crafting, Garden, Seasons Tags: butterflies, butterfly bush, knitting
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