A sole Spanish Bluebell wood hyacinth sprouted this week in the Katan-Ensor Preserve flowerbed along the hill above the horse barn. A bright overcast sky created its iridescent metallic colors. Perhaps more will spring up. I confirmed the bluebell’s identification with a Granby CT master gardener who knew Joan Katan and said: “Joan would have … More Bluebell
“For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies” by Ann Wilhelm Wilhelm Farm is typical of many small hill farms throughout New England. The 46 acre parcel of land encompasses a variety of landscapes, including open fields, forest, a woodland stream, and other wetland areas. Little of the land is level, and … More For the beauty of the earth, For the beauty of the skies
April 22 is Earth Day 2017. It’s a day to take action. It’s a day to celebrate. It’s a day to honor the movement that began in 1970 giving “voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues. ” It’s a matter of survival. Let’s give thanks to all people around the world who do … More Earth Day 2017: Create a Habitat and Celebrate Nature
After a two year absence, a Monarch Butterfly set down to feed in our backyard! We watched as it entertained us throughout the afternoon. “In the spring, summer and early fall, they can be found wherever there are milkweeds. Monarchs lay their eggs on milkweeds and they’re always searching for them in fields, meadows and … More Plant More Milkweed!
On Memorial Day one year ago, with sunset approaching, my wife Peggy and I quietly walked among the thousands of brilliant white headstones in the Normandy American Cemetery in Colleville-sur-Mer, Normandy, France. Emotions swelled. We arrived at the cemetery following a day-long tour of the Normandy coast where American soldiers and sailors, among whom were family … More Memorial Day
Today is Earth Day. It’s a day to take action. It’s a day to celebrate. It’s a day to honor the movement that began in 1970 giving “voice to an emerging consciousness, channeling human energy toward environmental issues. ” It’s a matter of survival. Let’s give thanks to all people around the world who do their … More Earth Day 2016: Follow the Heron Home
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