Throughout September 2023, Charlie and I spent several sunsets sassing the Chinese chestnut trees, agitating via climbing and shaking and lobbing of various sticks with our eyes toward stuffing our pockets with rich brown, smooth, shiny nuts. After collecting, we … Continue reading →

We are flush with chanterelles! Along the tractor path to the southeast of our house, among invasive Japanese stiltgrass are many pounds of bright gold fungus. Zack and I harvested as much as be could before today’s storms rolled through, … Continue reading →

Today I witnessed magic. Today I watched a monarch lay eggs on the milkweed I planted 3 years ago. To have privy to this beautiful moment was such a gift from one mother to another. We have found 4 hungry … Continue reading →