April is one of our favorite months up here in the temperate zone with its cool nights, warm days, sweet-scented air, and the exuberance of untarnished life. REFLECTIONS April 3 – the skies pour puddles for the sun to kiss at the end of the day, life teeming just below the surface. ART, […]
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Glorious April flowers – azalea, iris, peony, and rose ROUND ONE Early bloomers pink azaleas and purple iris. Let the games begin! Exuberance outside our south-facing office window. NEWCOMERS Pink Peace and Oklahoma join the rose garden. From Witherspoon Rose Culture in Durham. THE FRONT YARD Iris outside the fence,
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A triple-header month with snow storm and potluck thrown in for good measure. Camille went to the zoo, we made new friends and shared them with our Sparkroot homies, and we participated in Trail Crawl, the funnest event of the year. DAY TRIPPING Camille and Judy took a day to play and drove
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Field trip to the North Carolina Zoo with Judy – March 1, 2017 YOUNG AT HEART Camille was hoping someone would accompany her to the zoo and Judy said, “I’ll drive!” Clutching google directions, Camille proposed they take the scenic route, doubling their drive time with a series of missed turns, ultimately pulled over beside
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A visit to Sparkroot Farm with Adam and Zara – March 11, 2017 HELPFUL PAIR Zara and Adam expressed interest in the goings on at The Plant volunteered to help Camille prune blueberries. Thinking they might like to see what’s going on over in our neighborhood, we made plans to introduce them to Alisa
Annual amble through the woods with our friends and neighbors, Trail Crawl unites neighborhoods on both sides of the creek – March 19, 2017 FIRST STOP – DAVID AND SUSAN’s Lots of joshing around and tale telling going on between Shelley and John, Camille and Megan in Susan’s garden at our first stop.
An uncharacteristically mild February with no drama and only one field trip. This month, it’s all about the green earth and its sentinels. THE EARTH AWAKENS Pussy Willows and Trout Lilies promise an early Spring. In years past, we have not seen Trout Lilies bloom until March. DAFFODILS AND HYACINTH
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Camille out for a Grand Trees of Chatham winter tree identification hike at White Pines Nature Preserve, with naturalist Andy Upshaw – February 26, 2017 GREAT TRAILS The trails at White Pines are wide and dry, and only fifteen minutes from our house. Its 275 acres are owned by the Triangle Land Conservancy
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The irony of winter is its warmth. Rather than isolating us, the cold draws us closer, giving us an excuse to relax and while away hours in each other’s company. It’s also a great time for playing in the kitchen, and when the weather breaks, perfect for a long walk with a friend. EIGHTH ANNUAL
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Eighth annual New Year’s Day party at Trouts Farm in which we invite practically the whole town to stop by for a lucky bowl of beans, rice, and greens – January 1, 2017 THE BEST Honestly, everyone relaxes and has a good time. We think the mimosas help. THE GAME ROOM Lively conversation
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