the writings of a history and nature-obsessed artist
the writings of a history and nature-obsessed artist
Visiting the Jardins de quatre-vents in August 2024 The gardens of Francis Cabot, known as the Jardins de Quatre-vents ("gardens of the four winds") in the sleepy but stunningly beautiful…
I love having tea in the afternoon around 3 or 4pm. In the autumn or winter, I reach for cozy chais, rich pu'erh, or roasted oolongs. As the weather warms…
Nearly ten years ago, I learned about the benefits of living seasonally. The only thing is, I struggle with the rhythms of “seasonal living” during the long winters where I…
You can grow more than you think in containers! It’s time for me to start planning my summer garden again. In fact, I’ve already bought new seeds and looked through…
I first discovered tulsi, or holy basil, early on in my container gardening journey in about 2018. I was taking a class about medicinal herbs that could be grown in…
Lemon balm is an easy-to-grow medicinal herb that promotes well-being. Its lemon fragrance is wonderful in teas and flower bouquets.