Field Notes
On gardening, early retirement, and taking root in a Greensboro bungalow.
Flashback to Spain
A reminiscent look at a spring stroll through Madrid's Parque de la Montaña, reflecting on the choice to live fully in the moment while traveling and the upcoming plan to slowly share those adventures from home.
A Blockbuster Night
Beating the summer heat with a new weekend tradition: walking to the downtown library to recreate a classic Blockbuster movie night.
Behold, Our Bounty
I’d prefer a harvest of Cherokee purples, but today we’re celebrating two humble banana peppers and the unglamorous reality behind an Instagram-worthy garden photo.
Inhabiting the Identity of Gardener
Even in a period of transition, we all need a touchstone. Lately, I'm finding mine in the dirt of our Greensboro bungalow, fumbling my way into a brand-new identity. For now.
The First Bouquet
A simple bouquet of zinnias and shrimp plants sparks a reflection on embracing small beginnings and good-enough gardening.
First Summer Storm
After a hectic day of bird feeder mishaps and minor injuries, a classic North Carolina summer storm brings some much-needed relief to a Greensboro porch.
On to the Front Wall
A routine tree inspection in our Greensboro yard turns into a clearing project, uncovering a hidden rose bush, buried hostas, and more of our garden wall.