Author Archives: Maraleen

Spring is finally arriving

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

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Early Wineberry Volunteer

There are always gifts in my garden, wineberry being one of them. It just appeared a few years ago. This is another instance of amazing spring rebirth – the leaves appear out of seemingly dead branches and those dead branches … Continue reading

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The Butterfly Gardens are alive with color, fragrance and the flight of many butterflies.

The gardens have already been through so many beautiful stages and are now about to burst open in many vibrant colors.  The hundreds of milkweed flowers  in my meadows are ready to open.  The fragrance is so sweet what butterfly … Continue reading

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