Tag: gardens

Fruits/Labor

Fruits/Labor

June closed with an explosion of fruit and flowers in the Black Garden. July promises even more.

Epistle from the Black Garden

Epistle from the Black Garden

Tucked into the corner of the Black Garden is a plant not much bigger than a sapling. Its flat leaves are distinctively delicate. This is a black currant bush. And this variety is called Ebony. It is the sweetest of all varieties. Love letter # 

Summer’s Abundance

Summer’s Abundance


Has anyone told you lately that there’s so much good stuff out there? If not, I’m saying it.


Summer has its unique way of revealing how much is out there: zucchini for giants, pounds of tomatoes, mint taking over any and every garden if you’re not careful, and enough fruit for pies, ice cream, the freezer, and the tiniest of hands.


Blackberries gild this lily.



Tart red currants pop satisfyingly in one’s mouth.


Greens: turnip, mustard, collard, and cavalo nero


Plump and tight, these blueberries will delight us in pancakes, tarts, and sorbet later this summer.



Last year’s greens at the end of summer



Let’s toast to abundance! Happy summer, everyone.