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Lupine Guide for New Hampshire

Lupine Flowers in New Hampshire Living in New England gives me the chance to photograph my favorite landscapes throughout all four seasons. While spring and summer may lack the fiery drama of autumn foliage or the quiet simplicity of winter, they more than make up for it with an ever-changing parade of blooms. From the… Continue reading Lupine Guide for New Hampshire

Emerald Shadows: Lily of the Valley Emerging

Lily of the Valley is a beloved spring perennial, known for its graceful arching stems of tiny, bell-shaped white flowers (here just budding) tucked among broad, lush green leaves. Despite its delicate appearance and sweet fragrance, this plant is hardy and spreads quickly in shady areas. Its quiet beauty and symbolic purity have made it… Continue reading Emerald Shadows: Lily of the Valley Emerging

Spring’s Quiet Carpet: The Periwinkle Blossom

This delicate purple-blue flower, often called periwinkle or creeping myrtle, thrives as a ground cover in shady woodlands and gardens. Its five-petaled bloom opens in early spring, adding a subtle elegance to forest floors and garden edges. Hardy and evergreen, Vinca minor spreads gently, creating a lush green mat adorned with scattered violet hues.

It’s early May, and our Bleeding hearts, Lilacs, and Lily of the Valley are blooming with spring fragrances and colors. One of the quiet arrivals in our garden is this delicate purple-blue flower, which is often called periwinkle or creeping myrtle. It thrives as a ground cover in shady woodlands and gardens. Its five-petaled bloom… Continue reading Spring’s Quiet Carpet: The Periwinkle Blossom

A Hidden Gem in the Western Green Mountains: The Waterfall Behind the Blue Pennant

Waterfall in the Green Mountains of Vermont

Sometimes, the most memorable moments on a foliage drive come not from a destination, but from a detour. I was making my way along NF-10, a quiet forest road that cuts through the western side of Vermont’s Green Mountains. It was one of those crisp autumn days where every bend in the road offers something… Continue reading A Hidden Gem in the Western Green Mountains: The Waterfall Behind the Blue Pennant

April Bielefeldt on collecting, a Guest Post

the iconic Vermont Country Store, a vibrant red building that stands out against the blue sky. Adorned with patriotic bunting and seasonal autumn decorations like pumpkins and yellow mums, the store celebrates its 75th anniversary. The building’s classic New England architecture, along with its historic charm, emphasizes the traditional country store feel in rural Vermont.

Photo trip (April Bielefeldt) mentions ways we collect and save our trip memories. Read her article and then come back and let me know what your preferred way of collecting or saving trip memories is… Click this link to read her article Here is a snippet of April’s article… “Humans have always been natural collectors,… Continue reading April Bielefeldt on collecting, a Guest Post

Jeff’s Review of the Solar Eclipse – 8 April 2024

The total solar eclipse that occurred on April 8, 2024

Everybody in the U.S. could see the Solar Eclipse in one fashion or another. From the West Coast to the East Coast, everybody saw at least a partial eclipse. For the lucky few (31 million or so) who live in the path of totality, they had the chance to view the total eclipse. Another “several”… Continue reading Jeff’s Review of the Solar Eclipse – 8 April 2024