It’s finally happened. On Tuesday as it warmed into the 40s and snow began to melt, the light changed enough to herald spring. I finally got free from the sense of inertia that resulted from...

I feel like a broken record. For several weeks now, I have absolutely no interesting garden news to report. Bear with me as I make a feeble attempt. The big snow which has lasted for over a week in...

Wow, that was some serious snow last Sunday afternoon. Rarely have I seen such enormous flakes. I admit, I spent most of the day looking out the window and enjoying it. It, however, turns annoying...

It doesn’t seem fair that the entire East Coast got snow on Monday except us. Granted, it is a pain to move around but it is so pretty and the children love and need it. Sadly, however, school-...

After years of pressure from family members, I finally put in back-up heating. I have only heated with wood for the 47 years I’ve lived in my house. Back-up heating has turned me into a bit of...

The past week’s sunny 40-degree days drove me out into the vegetable garden. With the help of my daughter and granddaughter I was able to prepare an area to receive peas in the spring. We spent...

What lovely weather we have had this past week. It’s chilly in the morning but by midday it’s pleasant to spend time outdoors. With Violet’s help, I’ve been busy moving dirt...

Last week’s weather made me eat my words. I usually brag that I an cold-tolerant, wear appropriate clothing, and enjoy rain and snow. Not so lately. It’s gloomy and downright unpleasant....

I don’t not know why I continue to trust the Weather Channel. They are right maybe half the time. Wish I had that job. At any rate, I’m a prepper of sorts, especially about impending...

There is nothing quite like the season’s first snow. Tuesday morning it woke me up because it was so quiet. I really wasn’t ready for it to stick around yet but it was breath-taking,...