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To “DAY” or To “DAH”?
Some gardening debates are worth having—and some are just plain fun. Pull up a chair and let’s tackle one of gardening’s oldest questions.
Read the story →Making, Growing & Noticing
I pay attention to the things other people might pass by—and then I tell their stories.
A personal collection of gardens, flowers, projects, memories, art, and small moments worth keeping.
Read the first storyFrom the journal
Stories from the garden and beyond
Projects & places
The many corners of this little world
Anne’s House
Fresh flowers, herbs, vegetables, preserves, and stories rooted in memory.
Gaffer’s Garden
Flowers, community, and the cheerful little stand built around Bill’s garden.
Heart Prints
Reflections on the people, places, and moments that leave a mark.
Art & Making
Creative work, experiments, restored photographs, and things made by hand.
Personal Support Work
Thoughtful writing about care, dignity, connection, and the work of showing up.
Private Writing Desk
A quieter corner for personal notes, works in progress, and stories still taking shape.
About this place
A little garden with a big heart.
This site is a home for the things I make, grow, notice, and carry with me. Some stories begin in the garden. Others begin with an old photograph, a person I love, or a detail that refuses to be overlooked.