Last year in our raised garden, we grew bottleneck gourds for the first time. By the season’s end, we harvested about a dozen of these unique gourds and allowed them to dry over the winter. With spring’s arrival, it was time to put these dried gourds to good use, transforming them into birdhouses. My goal […]
Summer
Keep Quiet Summer Clouds
Julia’s heart raced as ominous clouds gathered overhead, signaling an impending summer thunderstorm. Julia sprinted across the meadow, warning the gathering summer clouds to “Keep Quiet!” The air crackled with tension as the first raindrops fell. Julia, fueled by urgency, finally arrived, breathless but relieved and not completely drenched. She relaxed on her porch and was thankful the pumpkins in the field would get some much-needed water.
Bentley Hart – Rabbit Oil Painting
Twilight was coming to the glen. The fireflies had just started their nightly adventures while Bentley hopped home. He was out later than he should have been because he had found an enchanted waterfall tucked away in a copse of trees. He had been foraging when he ventured a little further than he had ever gone before. The view was enchanting, the rushing currents, the water flowing over craggy rocks into a crystal clear basin below.
Dahlias and Cosmos
Nestled beside the apple orchard, Alice tended her beloved flower farm. Cosmos and dahlias, with their delicate petals and myriad colors, danced in the breeze. Each bloom was a testament to her passion, painting the world with beauty and love, one dainty petal at a time. Hickory House Paintings
Golden Sea
As the fields of Hickory House transformed into a golden sea, anticipation of autumn’s arrival filled the air. Crisp winds whispered secrets of change, promising cozy fireside evenings and vibrant foliage. Nature’s paintbrush had begun its masterpiece, heralding a season of warmth and transformation.