Today on a cloudy cold winter’s day I needed to experience some brightness and color. I went to one of my favorite places. It’s My Perfect Winter Prescription… The Tonkawood Greenhouse in Minnetonka, MN. This large beautiful greenhouse is one of my favorite places any time of year, but in Read more…
For the blessings of the right amount of rain at the right times, I give thanks. For the blessings of trees I give thanks. “Society grows great when old men plant trees whose shade they know they shall never sit in.” ― Anonymous Greek Proverb Minnesota is a green place Read more…
An other-worldly looking emerging bee balm flower provides balm for the soul… “My soul is from elsewhere, I’m sure of that, and I intend to end up there.” ― Rumi
This summer has been one of the loveliest summers I can remember. Maybe I’ve just become more appreciative of summers, green things growing, and warm sunny days. I am so grateful for the lush green that can be seen everywhere I go and for the lovely weather we have been Read more…
I have such gratitude for flowers. They fill my life with such beauty. “People from a planet without flowers would think we must be mad with joy the whole time to have such things about us.” ― Iris Murdoch The peonies are in bloom in my garden and once again Read more…