Gaia Garden

Several years ago now, I asked for suggestions on what to name our little piece of property.  I got a few suggestions, but none of them seem...

One of the things I enjoy most about being outside, walking or gardening, is how my mind is free to spin and make connections.  This m...

With the wind howling and fall progressing apace, despite the temperatures hovering in the high 80's/low 90's the last several days,...

Following the trail that serendipity was showing me, I convinced Greg to go with me to see the new movie, Samsara , on Friday night.  The da...

Having taken a series of walks over the last several days, I have quite a few photos to share.  However, many of the topics aren't worth...

I've been away.  First a drive down to the panhandle of Florida to deliver Dahlia to our daughter, then a 10 day trip to Vermont, New Ha...

Isn't that an awesome name?  Great Golden Digger Wasp.  For once, the common name is much more evocative than the scientific name, which...

It's always fun when I find a new animal and have to do a bit of sleuthing to find out what I've seen.  My most recent discovery was...

This month is the 50th anniversary of the publication of Silent Spring , Rachel Carson's seminal book about pesticides.  This single boo...

Waxy goldenweed.  Spanish gold (I love that name!).  Saw leaf daisy.  Whatever common name you use, the plant is Grindelia papposa , it'...