Author Archives: Maraleen

Every year the migrating ruby throated hummingbirds return to our home between May 2nd and May 9th.  Since this first week of May has been cold, rainy and generally dreary, I thought the hummingbirds  would be delayed. As I walked … Continue reading →

Tis cold, dreary and raining, hovering around 40 degrees F.  Yesterday, the first of May felt like the beginning of March and today there is a hint of spring with dashes of lightening and rolling peals of thunder. At least … Continue reading →

Everything is affected by everything else. How different this spring has been.  With hardly any snow and much milder temperatures, the bears awoke on March 16th this year, contrasting with April 28th, an extraordinarily cold last year.  My indicators are … Continue reading →

Bears have good memories.  Since they raided the bird seed in late April, they returned only to tear down the hummingbirds feeders a few days ago.  Oh no.  Yes, there are many flowers for the hummingbirds here, including the fabulous … Continue reading →

Roots are deep for the trees and perennials since they are all flourishing in various shades and textures of green and many flowering even though it has hardly rained at all this May. On May 10th our views of the … Continue reading →

April 10th:  At dusk, I went to our local supermarket five minutes from home that is nestled next to the mountains.  I saw a funnel of at least 100 vultures gracefully soaring on a warm thermal whirlwind.  Even though some … Continue reading →

There is so much beauty, drama, mystery and challenges in my garden, that the world fades to the distance. The wisteria planted three years ago has just created her first magnificent and fragrant purple flower.  My husband Steve and I … Continue reading →

April 5, 2014:  Yesterday, 4/04/14, the first snowdrops appeared around the base of the maple tree within view of the dining room.  There are still patches of snow hither and yon on the property.  It has finally felt like Spring … Continue reading →