We harvested the last of our tomatoes yesterday.  Summer is gracefully transitioning into autumn. Days are cooler, the dark comes earlier.  Looking at our garden, we could see that our dying tomato plants still held a treasure trove of green tomatoes that would never ripen on the vine. Michael pulled out the plants and tossed […]

Well, the leaves have fallen, the days have gotten shorter and the nights, so much colder. It was time, last weekend, to put my gardens to bed at last. It doesn’t matter though how much I plan and try to be ready for that time, I often end up working under threat of rain or flurries.

What a week it’s been! Working in a school these days is like trying to build on a sandy foundation: it’s difficult to find stability. Just when you think you’re getting the hang of the new routine, the sand beneath your feet shifts and you are sent into a tailspin. We are all of us constantly

Thanks to my friend Tara and our children, I’ve been busy transforming crabapples into crabapple jelly for several days. I donated most of them to our Fall Fair – though I did keep some for myself. The A & P Crabapple Jelly for the Church’s Fall Fair doesn’t last long!  I hope you visit my

The days are getting cooler and shorter. It isn’t Fall just yet but you can smell it in the air these days. I’ve been busy harvesting my tomatoes and herbs from the garden. I’m also getting ready to go back to school after being away from it for six months. I know I’m not alone