This Amercian Sycamore (Platanus occidentalis,) the third largest in the state of Virginia, grows in the floodplain of the James River in Rockbridge …
The places we go
Remarkable Trees of Virginia: Maple Lane
The drive through Rockbridge County on the way to "Maple Lane" is absolutely gorgeous. On the day we visited it was unseasonably cool which made it …
Herbs, Flowers, and Pretty Places
When I was in college, I worked at a nursery where I was in charge of the herbs in the area visible to customers. I loved that job so much that I …
A New Heartbeat
A couple of months ago we received a little surprise. Last week Larkspur, Beatrix, and I listened intently as my midwife searched for our new baby's …