This time of year, when bird migration and mating have slowed down the visible activity of the birds in your backyard, you may be wondering what’s next. Bridget Butler, aka Bird Diva, wants you to put down your binoculars and listen. “Find that sweet spot in your yard, get quiet, and close your eyes.“ she says. Hers is […]
Green Goddess Salad Dressing
The Parterre Garden
Above my drawing desk is a postcard of a garden in Colonial Williamsburg depicting a classic four-square parterre, defined by boxwood circular brick paths, two white benches, and an orderliness that reflects a simple design. The faded postcard from Colonial Williamsburg inspired my own Parterre. Visiting Colonial Williamsburg today, you will be greeted by gardeners […]
Caramelized Onion Tart
Cheddar Cheese Popover
Flower Power
It’s been hard to know what to write these past 10 days, immersed in the news and the sorrow that is deeply felt around the world. Last week, when I learned sunflowers are the national flower of Ukraine, it seemed okay to share a few synchronized photos of a sunflower that grew in my garden […]
