Author name: marymac

White lights and colored lanterns define the morning darkness on this day the sun is furthest from us in the Northern Hemisphere. Now begins the lengthening of light over days […]

Karl and I celebrated our first year of accessible gardens with family and friends this weekend. The Topsfield Bakeshop took my drawing of the gardens and did a fabulous rendering

The cross in our front gardens, now standing in the context of the holiday season, has called me to learn more about Christianity’s Jewish roots. I’m reading Chanukah: Eight Nights

The poppy plants are doing well with the mild weather we are having. These small green mounds are expected to grow four-feet-tall poppy flowers in the spring. As you prepare

This groundcover is one of the brightest colors in the garden this morning and reminds me of a holiday wreath that’s been sugar-frosted. Moving forward with a listening heart, vision,

Winter’s approach has brought a stillness to the garden. This image of the well invites me to linger. The following questions bubble up: – How are we meeting each other

Some of the tree buds (lilac, apple, magnolia) appear as if it were early spring. A concern for our environmental present and future offers a timely reflection for those celebrating

30 days has September, April, June, and November… As we near the end of this month, what do you hope for in December? Think about it, write it down, and