Seasonal Skincare
+ On the central Oregon Coast red elder is blooming everywhere right now, and it comes right at the time I tend to want to change up my skin care routine. Elderflower has become a cue of sorts, that … Continued
garden notes | mid march
It’s mid March, you guys! Does that seem hard to believe to anyone else? I feel like I’m getting a late start, but planting has finally begun. I have dirt under my nails, hair filled with ozone, rosier cheeks, … Continued
happy spring and some garden chatter
It’s spring! Officially! It has felt like spring here for a while now, but in the last week or so a real transformation has been occurring. Bugs of every kind are on the move, the swallows are back to make … Continued
snapshots (and a little catching up)
For the past couple months – since Christmas, really – I’ve been allowing myself time to freely play around in the studio with whatever my focus naturally gravitates toward. I have really cherished this time, and I feel like … Continued
the winter that never was
It looks and feels a lot like spring here, and it has for a while now. Self sown and self maintained greens and flowers. After a tough go with kale this past summer, it has beautifully transformed with the cooler, … Continued
early summer garden
It’s crazy how fast things are changing in the garden right now. Zucchinis are growing inches in days, eggplants and peppers are suddenly sprouting many little baby fruits, peas are going nuts, cucumbers seem to be magically appearing every day, … Continued
June 20 in the garden
future carrots last year’s carrots some of the last of the rhubarb typical picks these days blueberries and cherries! one of the first full fava pods Today was the first day I felt that well of excitement that comes … Continued
rainwater catchment system update
My most viewed, most pinned, most popular post on this blog is one that I wrote about our rainwater catchment system, which Steven created and installed back in March 2012. That post still receives daily hits, so clearly the interest … Continued
garden chat
Little by little our spring veg garden is coming along. I’ve felt really relaxed about it all this year, and it’s been coming together naturally and at an easy pace. I am sure I’ve overlooked some things, and still need … Continued
eggs and greens
eggs and greens are a match made on earth. I learned something new last week. A crustless quiche is one of the easiest, tastiest, most satisfying meals to throw together. And it’s equally suitable for breakfast, lunch … Continued