Monthly Archives: November 2011

Almost two years ago, I wrote about how a horrible insect, the winter moth, Operophtera brumata, was devastating our trees. This is the time of year we see them fluttering around. It’s mating season, so they are on the move. … Continue reading →

On Thanksgiving, before the feast, we took a walk at the nearby Trustom Pond National Wildlife Refuge. It was a beautiful day, as have been so many this month. We always think of November as gloomy and cold, but this … Continue reading →

I roasted a big turkey the other day, and before we went to bed, I tossed the neck out on our lawn, hoping the foxes would enjoy it. The next morning, it was still untouched, but it wasn’t long before … Continue reading →

We gardeners notice the little things. As I was weeding  my vegetable garden, I saw some tiny insects hopping around. On closer inspection, I realized that they were tiny baby crickets. I love that! We also look for little pests, … Continue reading →

As some of our loyal readers may recall, my  friend and frequent contributor to this blog, HerbDoc, had a stroke some months ago. Imagine my delight when I received this post from her in my email this morning. Welcome back, … Continue reading →

The strange-looking plant in the photo is the newest addition to my orchid family. The name is a real mouthful: cirrhopetalum bulbophyllum longissimum. (Even if I didn’t have one of these it would be fun to learn the name, just … Continue reading →

Why do we love to drive up to Maine when we live on the RI coast? It’s different, that’s why. And that means that it’s also refreshing, mentally as well as physically. The lobster boats are different, the coastline is … Continue reading →

I have written extensively about Tropical Storm Irene and the damage it inflicted on our gardens and our trees. Most of the trees here on the RI coast lost their leaves. The salt spray turned them from green to crispy … Continue reading →

I had resigned myself to another fall without One Pie canned pumpkin. It was absent from store shelves last year and until a few days ago, it looked like there wouldn’t be any this year, either. Imagine my surprise and … Continue reading →