The heart of the matter.

Today of all days

For those so inclined

Hearts abound

in nature.

Ode to a Skylark.

Guilford Free Library

Thursday February 7th at 7pm

67 Park St Guilford CT

Concentrating on the stone structures of England and New England, this lecture draws comparisons, similar and dissimilar, between the geology, building styles and techniques, and follows the evolution of stone walls and structures from colonial times to the present day, and explains how they fit into the garden and broader landscape, past and present.

Also, find out what these two photos have in common,

and where this little bird fits into the scheme of things.

                                     

Stone in the Garden

 Stone in the Garden

 with Andrew Pighills

Thursday, January 24, 2019

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Hamilton Hall

Essex Meadows

30 Bokum Rd

Essex CT 

Describes not how, but where to place stone in the garden, and which material to use when creating contrast or harmony. From steps and paths to direct or invite,through mosaics, follies, benches, seats, and other whimsies, to ponds and patios to relax and refresh.

What else have you planned for a wet winter day.

Stacks, stacks and more stacks.

I find it eminently satisfying stacking wood.

or stone.

Wood stacks can be less structured as their lifespan is usually no more than a couple of years.

Stone on the other hand, stacked correctly, will last many decades, even centuries.

If I ever retire, I should help out at the local supermarket. those promotional pyramids would be up to the ceiling.

Feathered friends.

Every afternoon our turkeys climb the steps to the back porch

First, they look through the door 

Then they preen

After preening, they ruffle their feathers 

and take a nap.

If you go down to the woods today...

A while ago I received a call from New York City Parks department. They had what they believed to be a short section of Colonial Road.

Today I got to see this piece of history.

Some sections still have a good batter for a retaining wall.

which will be straightforward to tie in the sections destroyed by trees.

 My observations lead me to believe there is more to this historic puzzle.

Open House

The Parmelee Farm Sugar House is holding an open day.

Sunday January 20th 12pm