My ranuncula bloomed this morning. As my husband said, its so beautiful it almost looks fake lol 70+ degrees here today Y’all, what a wonderful change! February is merely as long as is needed to …
Winter Blues
PANSY – #tussiemussie Merriment, Thoughts (You Occupy My Thoughts) Seat of my youth! thy distant spireRecalls each scene of joy;My bosom glows with former fire,In mind again a boy.Each flower a double fragrance flings;Again, as …
A Garden In Winter
The simplicity of winter has a deep moral. The return of Nature, after such a career of splendor and prodigality, to habits so simple and austere, is not lost either upon the head or the …
Violet In All Her Glory
As you might have guessed, I have a voracious appetite for all things beautiful, vintage and sensual. My most recent obsession is with Violet whose botanical name is Viola Odorata or Viola Tricolor. Her English …
Honey Sweetened Black Cherry Preserves
Honey Sweetened Black Cherry Preserves 8 cups black cherries pitted – you can also use frozen cherries if you do not have fresh 1/4 cup water – if you use frozen, do not add additional …