Field Notes
On gardening, early retirement, and taking root in a Greensboro bungalow.
Harvesting to Try New Things
On honoring the end of the summer garden season through intentional harvesting rituals.
Finally Time for Porch Time
Reflecting on southern summer heat and finding joy in a temporary weather reprieve on the porch.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Time to Write
Reflections on leaving academia, discovering exquisite mundanity in Greensboro, and rekindling a quiet, genuine love for writing.
Trying Herb Drying
A morning harvest of basil, rosemary, and marigolds marks a first experiment with bundling and hanging herbs.
Cucumbers Are Coming Through
While the tomatoes are taking their time, the backyard garden is officially producing its first cucumbers.