Field Notes

On gardening, early retirement, and taking root in a Greensboro bungalow.

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First Day on the Farm

A reflection on my first weekly farm visit with parents.

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I Spy with My Little Eye

A reflection on garden patience as long-awaited tomatoes finally form on the vine while fresh sprouts begin to pop up across the raised beds.

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Moonflower Is Moonflowering

A reflection on turbocharged garden growth after heavy rain, setting up a new weekly routine, and spending a creative Monday planting starts and researching DIY projects.

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Sunset over the Lake

A sunset over the lake.

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Here Comes the Rain Again

A quick reflection on how a heavy summer rain nourished the garden and brought out the charm of a unique yard art piece.

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Here We Are Now

A look back at how stepping away from higher education, van life, and slow travel inspired a shift from rigid travel guides to a simpler, more personal approach to writing.

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Trying Herb Drying

A morning harvest of basil, rosemary, and marigolds marks a first experiment with bundling and hanging herbs.

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Flashback to Lake Cascade

A look back at a memorable summer family camping trip in Idaho sparks a reflection on how van adventures provided a necessary pandemic escape, while today contentment is found in the bungalow garden.

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Cucumbers Are Coming Through

While the tomatoes are taking their time, the backyard garden is officially producing its first cucumbers.