Flight of the Blue Morpho. They can have a wingspan of up to 8 inches. Adult morphos spend their time on the forest floor with their wings folded.

Baby courgette, red currant and home made ricotta salad. Yellow split pea, potato and spinach curry. Sauteed fresh beans and tomatos.

Choosing peace through beauty, nature, words. Petals to cushion the hard places. Those of you who have been following this blog for any length of time know that nature is my primary focus. The flora and fauna that inhabit my gardens and populate nearby fields, woods, and waterways are not only the focal point of my lens, they are also my teachers. I absorb many spiritual lessons while observing the quiet examples nature unfurls before me. Look up, look around.

Another lovely day in your garden. Thank you so much for the inspiration. I am attaching the photo my student took of me painting yesterday afternoon, along with several paintings started there. Many thanks for your open invitation. No single element in the design of a garden is as important as where you put your paths.

The unexpectedness of life has me at the ICU each day, as a result I will be taking some time off from blogging. Make a list of 10 things you love.

What happened to Spring? When I think of Spring I think of cold mornings turning into beautiful sunny days as the weather gets warmer and warmer leading into summer. Yet this weekend it could have been the middle of July with strong winds and a severe weather warning for rainfall. I had big gardening plans for this long weekend but the weather was not going to co-operate.