We have many species of spiders lurking on the property here. We’re not sure exactly who was responsible for constructing these beautiful spiral orb webs, as the architects weren’t in residence when these photographs were taken, but a number of these webs were strung throughout our redwood trees near the house this week. The early morning [...]
I wandered lonely as a cloud, That floats on high o’er vales and hills, When all at once I saw a crowd, A host, of golden daffodils ~ William Wordsworth
Dutch Master Daffodils in Bloom
In the hopes of having something other than bare ground, and some spindly fruit trees to look at in the orchard [...]
Roasted Butternut Squash Soup
This vibrant colored, flavorful soup is an excellent way to use the abundance of butternut squash that is available in the garden, or at local farmer’s markets during this time of year. Roasting is the key to highlighting the wonderful warm, sweet, rich flavors of the squash, and the fresh sage [...]
